What I Wish I'd Known Sooner About Improving in Pickleball
After spending countless hours on the pickleball court, I've recently discovered a huge missing piece in my training: consistency drills. Instead of just chasing flashy shots, I've realized mastering fundamental consistency is the key to becoming the player I want to be. Here's what changed my game.
Avoiding Burnout in Pickleball
I can spend an hour drilling drop shots and feel like I’m making real progress, but when the score is tied 10-10 in an actual match, that same shot feels completely different because the pressure changes everything. It reveals something that no amount of drilling ever can: how you perform when it truly matters. The only way to build confidence in those high-stakes moments is by gaining experience through tournament play, and right now, the real challenge is staying motivated without the urgency of competition to expose and confront my weaknesses.
Getting Ready for Competition
In this post, I talk about how I’m preparing for upcoming pickleball tournaments in the U.S., including the JOOLA Celebration and PPA Challenger Orlando. From drilling drop shots and backhands to dialing in nutrition and injury prevention, it’s a full-spectrum look at what it takes to compete at the 4.5 level.
Living the Pickleball Grind in Paradise
Jeremy shares some of the positives and negatives of trying to become a high-level pickleball player while living in Nicaragua. From private courts in paradise to the challenge of finding serious competition, here’s what the grind really looks like in Rancho Santana.
Why Training with an Old Pickleball Paddle Might Be Your Secret Weapon
Ever wonder why pros mess around with old-school gear? I’m here to show you how drilling with a beat-up, lead-weighted pickleball paddle can sharpen your skills, build real strength, and make your fancy gen 3 paddle feel like a rocket launcher when it counts. This approach isn’t just theory; it’s how you turn solid fundamentals into an unfair advantage on the court.
Battling Foot Pain as a Pickleball Player
After months of pain and confusion, I finally got answers about a foot injury that just wouldn’t go away. It wasn’t what I expected, and the real cause forced me to look way beyond my feet. This is the story of what I discovered, what I went through, and how I’m working my way back to the court.