The Pickleball HACK you NEED to Know 🤯 | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 35)

The Pickleball HACK you NEED to Know 🤯 | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 35)

Author: This Pickleball Life with Jilly B and K Dub February 28, 2024 Duration: 1:01:54

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Get behind the scenes of the singles day that almost didn't happen last week at PPA Mesa. Find out what it was like to return Anna Leigh’s new “side spin volleyball” serve. We reveal the ultimate secret to "winning partnerships" and which geography in the US is killing it in producing the best pro pickleball players. We also let you in on the two massive performance bio-hacks you NEED to implement in your life right now to play your best pickleball and be your best athletic self. Lastly, do not miss our "Dear Jilly B" where we reveal the free mental hack you need to beat better players. It’s pod 35, and thanks for being part of the TPL Hive. 


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Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla discuss timely pickleball topics, news, advice, and humor. Equal parts humor, entertainment, and instruction. If you love pickleball, you'll love this podcast. 


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SEGMENTS

0:00 Coming up

2:22 ICYMI! 

12:05 Catching Up

14:57 Theme of the Day

17:30 Singles Baby

22:00 Bribery

23:20 How to Build Your Confidence

27:13 Decoding the Draw

34:55 PPA Mesa Mixed

41:57 Merger Update: 

46:42 Upcoming Partners & Tournaments

49:11 Big Props and Big Flops

53:04 By the Numbers: Florida Wins

56:25 Biohack of the Week


Ever find yourself wanting to talk about pickleball with friends who get just as obsessed as you do? That’s the feeling you get tuning into This Pickleball Life. Hosts Jill Braverman (Jilly B) and Kristin Walla (K Dub) bring their distinct voices together for conversations that mirror the sport itself-fast-paced, social, and full of unexpected spins. They dive into the latest news and gear, break down strategy in a way that’s actually useful, and share stories from the court that are equal parts hilarious and relatable. It’s less of a formal lesson and more like eavesdropping on two savvy players debriefing after a great match, covering everything from a tricky dink shot to the latest community drama. The whole This Pickleball Life podcast is built on that blend of genuine advice and entertainment, making it feel like you’re part of the conversation. They even take on listener dilemmas in their "Dear Jilly B" segment, offering thoughtful and often funny answers to the questions that plague every player, from etiquette to improving your third-shot drop. If your life somehow involves a paddle and a plastic ball, this is the company you want to keep.
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