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

Today we visit the VERY controversial, but timely topic of cross court speedups. For years, these have been SPECIFICALLY called out as dangerous for your partner, but the advent of paddle technology combined with the trend of "creating offense" as much as possible has brought the conversation to the forefront. Enjoy this quite pocket-sized episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is dedicated to Albin Morariu. Link to PDF of drill sesh: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zwcD95E8xiCM8EN0F75dnNIOpR_Xpb-V/view?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we refresh on all things returns. They served...now you gotta hit it. Let's show you the best way to do that. :) Support The Show! ⁠⁠⁠http://402p.com/support⁠⁠⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠⁠⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A LONG overdue Q&A episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠⁠⁠http://402p.com/support⁠⁠⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠⁠⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Today we chat all things pickleball coach! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Michael's new tournament partner surprised him with a really great strategy, and we chat about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠⁠⁠http://402p.com/support⁠⁠⁠ Get EARLY ACCESS to the CRBN TrueFoam 4 Paddle here: (don't forget the "402p" promo code! http://crbnpickleball .com/tfg4 To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠⁠⁠ by using the promo code "402p" ----------------------- In this episode of '4.0 to Pro,' host Michael O'Neal, broadcasting solo from Long Beach, California, delves into the mechanics of the two-handed backhand and two-handed roll dink in pickleball. Michael provides step-by-step instructions, from practicing against a wall to integrating the shot into match play, emphasizing the importance of body mechanics and paddle position. He also updates listeners on recent podcast changes and shares his experience with the new CRBN Tru Foam 4 paddle. Tips, drills, and personal anecdotes make this episode essential for players looking to add powerful shots to their game. 00:00 Welcome to 4.0 to Pro Pickleball Podcast 00:43 Housekeeping and Podcast Updates 02:02 New Carbon True Foam Paddle Review 03:51 Introduction to Two-Handed Backhand Dinks 04:49 Mastering the Two-Handed Backhand Technique 07:53 Advanced Drills and Practice Tips 10:10 Integrating the Two-Handed Backhand into Your Game 17:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 20:34 Conclusion and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠⁠http://402p.com/support⁠⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Strategy. It's a lonely word. But it shouldn't be. It' s arguably the most important aspect of your game as you ascend above the 4.5 level. But, in this episode, we'll show you how to introduce strategy into your game from 3.0 and above! Get 10% off at CRBNPickleball.com by using the promo code "402p" at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠⁠http://402p.com/support⁠⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Today we're digging into playing WITH and AGAINST lefties. Should you stack? What are the three most important things when playing with a lefty? What should you look for when playing against a lefty? Where to target? All this and more on today's ep! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

http://402p.com/warmup to get your Yobow Bakpak+ Support The Show! ⁠⁠http://402p.com/support⁠⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Today we talk paddle weighting ! It can be a bit of a "dark art", but we do our best to demystify the confusion about it and put you well on your way to dialing in your paddle to best suit your game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠⁠http://402p.com/support⁠⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Since Mircea has just gotten to Aspen for the summer, we thought it would be a great time to talk about adjusting to adverse playing conditions in pickleball. Today we talk altitude, wind, indoor, sun, cold, and hot, and how to adjust to them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠⁠http://402p.com/support⁠⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Our first show in front of a live audience! So much fun with our 4.0 to Pro campers! A bunch of great questions and such a great vibe with a live audience at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids. Last episode we covered right side play. This one we focus on the roles and responsibilities of the left side player. Our suggestion is that you send this podcast to everyone you regularly play with so you are better as a team on the court! http://402p.com/warmup for the Yobow BakPak+ Support The Show! ⁠http://402p.com/support⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠http://402p.com/support⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Today we're talking right side play...what your responsibilities are, and how to be the best supporting cast you can! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your Yobow Bakpak+ and make sure your bod is ready for the court! http:/402p.com/warmup Support The Show! ⁠http://402p.com/support⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Today we tackle swinging volleys. These are shoulder high type balls, and let's refine your technique to make them a consistent put away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's another Q&A Show...it's been a little minute since we did one! Check out Yobow's Bak Pak+ http://402p.com/warmup Support The Show! ⁠http://402p.com/support⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

http://402p.com/warmup for the Yobow Bak Pak+! Support The Show! ⁠http://402p.com/support⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Getting injured SUCKS. And it's mostly preventable...but we don't do the things necessary to prevent it. On today's show, we chat with David Welles from The Yobow about injury prevention, and how warming up can completely enhance your game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠http://402p.com/support⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠ by using the promo code "402p" The Fort, a premier pickleball destination in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers a wide range of amenities designed to provide an unmatched pickleball experience! And our first east coast 402p camp is going to be held there May 29-31, 2025! Register here: http://402p.com/camp Pickleball Facilities 43 professional courts, including the world's first dedicated pickleball stadium (2,000-seat capacity) 14 weatherproof courts for play in any condition 4 grandstand courts with permanent seating for spectators Player Services Pro shop (2,500 square feet) Locker rooms Fitness and recovery center Entertainment and Dining The Lakehouse restaurant offering made-from-scratch dishes and signature drinks 4,000 square foot event center Food and beverage options embodying the South Florida lifestyle Additional Amenities Luxury suites Golf simulators Dart room Volleyball courts Paddleboarding on a 7-acre crystal clear lake Game yard with live music Technology FortTV streaming service for gameplay QR codes for placing food and beverage orders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠http://402p.com/support⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Ahhh, the Cross Court Speedup. You Should NEVER do it. Except sometimes you should totally do it. Patreon: http://402p.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support The Show! ⁠http://402p.com/support⁠ To inquire about advertising on the podcast and/or live clinics and camps, reach us at ⁠⁠http://picklehelp.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@4.0_to_Pro⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@brainsdoc⁠⁠. Follow Michael on IG ⁠⁠@solohour⁠⁠ Get 10% off at ⁠CRBN Pickleball⁠ by using the promo code "402p" Today we talk pickleball volleys...the different types, the how, what, and why, and everything else you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices