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Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast

Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast

De: Michael O'Neal & Mircea Morariu
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Welcome to 4.0 to pro, the pickleball podcast that focuses on a single shot, tip, or strategy to improve your pickleball game with every single pocket-sized episode. Our goal is to make you better every single time you hear our voices! We are covering in-depth pickleball tips and strategies like serving, returning, drives, 3rd-shot options, dinking, faster hands, and much more! Subscribe to become a better pickleball player! . For more tips, find us on Instagram at @4.0_to_Pro. If you have a Pickleball question, submit it at http://picklehelp.com. Now get out there and DOMINATE…. but don’t forget to have fun!© 2024 Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast
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  • 59: If You Want To Get Better At Pickleball This Year, Start HERE

    59: If You Want To Get Better At Pickleball This Year, Start HERE
    Jan 6 2026
    Tripod: https://amzn.to/4q4JnD3 Jump Rope: https://amzn.to/4pu8Jtd Jump Rope Workout: https://youtu.be/1BZM2Vre5oc?si=RXud8Vl3zIxzYA1S 4.0 to Pro - 2026 Goal-Setting Punch List Use this checklist to train with intention and make real progress this year. SET ONE CLEAR RATING GOAL Choose a ½ point or 1 full point max for 2026 Example: solid 4.0 → 4.5 Focus on process, not daily rating obsession COMMIT TO A DEDICATED DRILL DAY Pick one non-negotiable day per week for drilling only No rec games on this day 60–90 minutes is enough if consistent Each session should include one technical skill Each session should include one decision-making pattern FILM PRACTICE AND MATCHES Film drill sessions Film competitive games Review for footwork Review for paddle prep Review for shot selection under pressure Do not look for highlights PLAN TOURNAMENTS EARLY Review the tournament calendar now Choose a few local or regional tournaments Choose at least one major tournament as a big target Use tournaments as feedback, not judgment After tournaments, ask what broke down first ADD PORTABLE FITNESS Keep fitness simple and repeatable Put a jump rope in your bag Use it for foot speed and cardio 5–10 minutes before or after sessions INCLUDE BASIC ATHLETIC WORK Focus on balance Focus on core stability Focus on hip mobility Short daily work beats long, rare workouts PRIORITIZE FOOTWORK Footwork affects shot quality Footwork affects decision time Footwork affects injury prevention Work on split-step timing Work on recovery positioning TRACK THE RIGHT THINGS Track drill days completed Track tournaments played Track film sessions reviewed Weekly question: Did I do the boring work SHIFT YOUR IDENTITY Stop thinking like a rec player who enters tournaments Start thinking like a competitive player who trains Expect plateaus and losses Confidence comes from preparation FINAL CHALLENGE Set your rating goal today Lock in your drill day this week Enter at least one tournament now Put a jump rope in your bag Start filming even if it feels uncomfortable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 58: Right Side Play (Revisited)

    58: Right Side Play (Revisited)
    Dec 24 2025
    Today we crank out another episode about playing the right side. If you want the "definitive" right side playbook, venture into episode 36 first and then come back to this bad boy. Today we talk about a few "plays", strategies, and scenarios for the right side player to be aware of. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! - Michael and Mircea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 57: How to Use Rec Play to Actually Get Better at Pickleball

    57: How to Use Rec Play to Actually Get Better at Pickleball
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, Michael O’Neal (Long Beach, CA) and Mircea “MEER-cha” Morariu (Boca Raton, FL) are finally back together after a long break from podcasting and from regular pickleball play. This week, the guys dive deep into one of the most overlooked—and most transformative—concepts in pickleball improvement: Whether you're a 3.0 trying to climb or a 4.5 tuning the edges of your game, how you approach your recreational games determines how quickly you level up. Michael and Mircea break down: Mircea shares his linebacker-footwork story and why athletic transfer is often the missing link for adult players. Pick one skill per game: e.g., inside-out forehand speed-ups, defense, or drops only Work on recognizing paddle angles and predicting opponents’ shots Identify “safe spots” vs. “danger zones” on each opponent How to collaborate with a partner—even in rec play with strangers You can still grow—even if you're stuck in chaos-ball games with bangers or beginners. Mircea explains how to turn those games into valuable defensive reps or tactical experiments. Lobs, ripping at beginners, avoiding the better player, poaching every ball—Michael and Mircea break down the “read the room” factor and why winning a rec game should never come at the expense of being a good human. Michael explains how simplifying your drops and eliminating spin can help you get your rhythm back fast. Every rec game is a training opportunity—if you decide it is. Footwork is the foundation. Fix it and you gain an entire level. Communicate with your partner. Even one word—drive, drop, middle—changes the whole point. Make them hit. Trust your defense. Stop trying to hit perfect drops. And above all… don’t be a jerk. Thanks to everyone who reached out wondering where we’ve been. It means everything to know the show is part of your weekly pickleball journey. If you enjoy the pod, please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more players find the show. See you on the courts. Until next time, have yourselves a wonderful day. ⭐ Intentional Rec Play🔹 Why your brain thinks you can still hit every shot after time off… and why your body disagrees🔹 The #1 most common limiter for developing players: bad footwork🔹 How to structure your games with purpose🔹 What to do when the level mismatch is huge🔹 The ethics of rec play🔹 The “Colin Johns Drop” and other practical drills you can apply immediately🎯 Key Takeaways🙏 Thanks for Listening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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These guys do a great job. I’m finding the cross over from 3.Something to 4 much easier after finding these guys! I like it all! Keep it up and thank you!!

Love listening to them talk strategy

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Great content and very fun! I really enjoy the friendly banter. I like that each episode focuses on one shot.

Great Pickleball podcast

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So true, but hard to do, unless you really want to get better. If you listen and drill what’s taught, you will get better.

Good Advise

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Thank you for concentrating on one subject in each podcast. This allows you to cover the subject thoroughly. I have learned so much from listening to you!

Excellent tips!

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