Geoff's Journey

During a recent pickleball session in Nicaragua, my drive shot mysteriously fell apart... until Jason Hallquest, a former tennis coach and local surf and pickleball friend at Hacienda Iguana, spotted one subtle wrist angle issue and changed everything. With a simple biomechanical fix, I went from frustration to ripping forehands with effortless topspin. This post is about that micro-adjustment, how it unlocked consistency, and why breakthroughs like this keep me obsessed with the sport.

Struggling with nerves on the pickleball court? Learn the science behind performance anxiety, how it affects your body and brain, and the 10-minute warm-up routine I use to activate flow state and overcome mental blocks. Whether you're a beginner or a competitive player, this evidence-based approach will help you calm your mind, trust your instincts, and play your best pickleball under pressure.

Tournament play elevates the stakes, and with that, your nervous system shifts into high alert. Performance under pressure becomes a different sport altogether—a test not of your technical ceiling, but of your psychological floor.