Mental Strength & Game Strategy in Tournament Play (Part Two)
Release Date: 05/13/2025
Mental Strength & Game Strategy in Tournament Play (Part Two)
Senior Pickleball Tips
In this episode Paddy continues with his story about winning a gold medal in the English National Singles Championships (3.0, 65+). Listen to how he played against a 'giant' at 6'8" and then very much hoped that he didn't come across Nigel again (who beat him in the round-robin). And, you've guessed it, of course he did! Paddy explains what worked for him in this tournament - both his game strategy and how he kept strong mentally. At the end he summarises with some pointers that could help YOU in tournament play (or indeed any kind of pickleball play). Also - listen out for the Labrador puppy!...
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Mental Strength & Game Strategy in Tournament Play (Part One)
Senior Pickleball Tips
In this episode Paddy talks through his experience of how (for some crazy reason) he managed to win an English National Singles Championships title (3.0, 65+). He talks through his preparation, his game strategy and his mental strength (basically how he kept his sh*t together!). He talks through the six games he had to play in the round-robin to get to the semi-finals - what he did right and what he did wrong. Why and how he changed his tactics mid-game sometimes, what he did between points and how he kept motivated. Paddy never says that everyone has to do what he does - he just...
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Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story (on Max) with 'Sleeves'
Senior Pickleball Tips
In this episode Sleeves (from Senior Pickleball Report) talks about his role in the Netflix pickleball film 'Dreambreaker'. Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story is a humorous look into the serious business of our country's fastest-growing sport and the celebrities, billionaires, and everyday folks scrambling to get in on the action. Interesting watch! Then Paddy and Sleeves 'shoot the breeze' about a whole heap of things, including the continuing growth of the sport, its Olympic ambitions and even how the third shot drop is fading from the game. Join them for a fascinating conversation...
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The Re-Set Shot - to really improve, you NEED this shot!
Senior Pickleball Tips
This is probably the MOST DIFFICULT SHOT IN PICKLEBALL and also the most important. Paddy talks through the techniques and strategies for the Re-Set Shot - what to do, how to do it & when to do it. He stresses just how vital it is to be able to undertake this shot. He even says that if you want to improve to 3.5 and certainly to 4.0 and beyond YOU MUST HAVE THE RE-SET SHOT IN YOUR ARSENAL. Although the power game is becoming more popular - the soft game with re-sets and dinks will ALWAYS have a central place in the sport. Paddy is later joined by Coach Jeff Gehm where he again shares...
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Backhand Drive - Find the confidence to use it effectively
Senior Pickleball Tips
In this episode Paddy goes through the techniques and strategy needed to make the most of your backhand drive. This can be a weak shot for many of us seniors - so listen to how you can improve YOUR backhand drive and be confident with, what can be a tricky shot. He also touches on whether to have a single- or double-backhand and the advantages and disadvantages of both. There's even a mention of the 'cut' backhand and when to use it and not use it. So learn about how to improve on this difficult shot and to have the confidence to use it in YOUR game.
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Review of our Facebook group by the Deep Dive Podcast
Senior Pickleball Tips
We give over this episode to a review of the Facebook group by the Deep Dive Podcast. It was first broadcast in April 2024 and here is another chance to listen to it again. But it is VERY IMPORTANT to make sure you listen to Paddy's endpiece - this helps to make the whole episode make sense! By the way, be sure to take a look at our upcoming website. Sign up onto the waitlist for a great discount!
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The 10 Basic Shots & 10 Most Valuable Tips - with coach Jeff Gehm
Senior Pickleball Tips
With coach Jeff Gehm, Paddy goes through the ten basic shots one at a time, and for each one they discuss the MOST VALUABLE TIP for that shot. There is a LOT in this espisode worth listening to (sorry we went over our 30 min limit - but only just!). Check out... Serve Return of Serve 3rd Shot Drop or Drive? 5th Shot Drop Forehand Drive Backhand Drive Dink Lob Smash Re-Set Shot (Told you there's a LOT here!) For each shot, Jeff brings his expertise of coaching to describe the MOST IMPORTANT TIP for that shot and Paddy 'chews the breeze' with him. In this structured debate they both talk...
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Senior Pickleball in SE Asia - going crazy!!
Senior Pickleball Tips
In this episode Paddy is in Bangkok and Manila! Every year he escapes the UK winter and this year it was to Thailand and the Philippines – to relax on beaches and go wreck diving! So, of course, he also played pickleball at every opportunity. Paddy looks at the phenomenal growth of pickleball (especially for seniors) in South East Asia and particularly in Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore. While playing in Bangkok he meets and interviews a senior Thai coach and a bunch of very friendly Singaporeans. On his visit to the Philippines, he again meets a senior coach in Manila and they talk...
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The Dink - Made for seniors!!
Senior Pickleball Tips
In this episode Paddy explains why dinking has been made for seniors! Why we have the patience to really make the most of this vital part of our 'soft game'. He goes through techniques and tips to help you develop your dink to overcome powerful (and probably younger!) opponents. Paddy talks about the grip, the stance and positioning, how to gently stroke the ball over the net together with a lot of tips about where to dink to and when, how to remain patient and how to use the dink as an offensive as well as a defensive shot. As seniors we have a great advantage over others younger than us with...
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Risk-Reward Balance - How can I bring consistency into MY game?
Senior Pickleball Tips
We all watch YouTube videos about how to perfect the most powerful forehand drive or the best spin serve that will bamboozle your opponent, or maybe how to put more topspin on your backhand or how to 'stack' more efficiently. BUT, above all these things is ONE overarching and more important aspect to pickleball - how to improve our risk-reward balance by simply being MORE CONSISTENT. No matter your rating - whether you are a total beginner or earn over $1 million a year on the pro circuit - CONSISTENCY IS KEY - especially for seniors. Paddy starts the episode by saying that this could be the...
info_outlineIn this episode Paddy continues with his story about winning a gold medal in the English National Singles Championships (3.0, 65+). Listen to how he played against a 'giant' at 6'8" and then very much hoped that he didn't come across Nigel again (who beat him in the round-robin). And, you've guessed it, of course he did!
Paddy explains what worked for him in this tournament - both his game strategy and how he kept strong mentally.
At the end he summarises with some pointers that could help YOU in tournament play (or indeed any kind of pickleball play).
Also - listen out for the Labrador puppy!