The Pickleball Blues

In this episode, we talk about the pickleball blues - tough losses, bad days on the court, and the mental challenges that come with trying to improve. Every player goes through it. We're just sharing our experiences and how we're working through it. If you've ever had a day where nothing works on the court, this one's for you. 0:00 Intro — The days pickleball isn't fun 0:38 What goes through your head after a tough loss? 2:11 Does losing motivate or discourage you? 4:46 The post-tournament debrief — food, film and what we talk about 7:01 Over-communicate rather than under-communicate — pro tip 8:22 The nothing works day — when even your drills feel useless 9:55 How to mentally reset mid-tournament and between matches 12:00 Tournament excitement, pre-game nerves and how to bounce back after the crash