Pickle Ball 411: Recent Episodes
Klink The Dink
Coach Fig and Coach Debi Cover 3-4 strategies that can change how well you control the court when returning serve.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the concept of counter punching and how it affects bangers on the court.
Coach fig and Coach Debi get together with their producer for this return episode. They dig into a controversial social media conversation via X, Where Ex tennis pros have a spat with a pro pickle ball player about what sport is more beneficial to an athlete.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and dissect the Pickleball Slam and analyze what happened.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss how the slice is apparently obsolete. Is Zane Navritil right or wrong?
Watch the video here.
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Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss weaponizing the backhand drop and being a stronger player from that wing.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi talk about disguising the drop and getting the most out of your 3rd and 5th shot.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and talk about the best way to hit a third shot drop and how to go about the process. Check out the Pickle Ball 411 - https://youtube.com/@pickleball4118?si=1XWRQVeyfDsgPZav
Coach fig and Coach Debi talk about playing stronger players and whether you should target the weaker or stronger player.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and discuss the importance and technique of the third shot drop.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss how to overcome scenarios where your partner is getting isolated and how to get yourself involved.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and start talking doubles tactics and how to win! https://youtu.be/Gfc3Kp5792Y?si=bMom-jGGec6zaxl0
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together and talk about easy ways to improve no matter what level you are!
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and talk about the incoming Tennis pros going to the pickleball ranks as well as the detailed talks about resets.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together t discuss the depth and science of the reset ball and what importance it has.
https://youtu.be/9I0uUAytBlY. Coach Fig and Coach Debi discuss how to speed up and all the things needed to be effective.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together again to discuss how to navigate joining open play for unfamiliar people.
Coach Fig and coach Debi get together to dig into what's needed in the non volley zone and dictating play.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss how to dink more offense minded and gain control in the no volley zone.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and discuss the nuance things you can change to make it to the next level.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to talk about how tennis pro jack sock will affect the game of pickleball. The pros and cons of him joining, and was he any good?
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to talk about the changes of the third shot. The drop vs the drive, and why they get used when they do.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig discuss McEnroe, Agassi, Chang and Roddick joining forces to hold a pickleball event.
Coach Fig and Coach Debbie get together to discuss the secret to being more competitive with superior players and how you Might win!
Coach Fig & Debi dig into a different realm and talk about the basics of singles. Where to hit when to hit and what is different from doubles.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together with Jay and talk about and speculate how enjoyable pickle ball is to watch.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the art of the return games and mastering winning points there.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the best times to speed up and where to hit your speed up!
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to talk about making improvements when you feel stagnant.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi bring on producer Jay Kasai and discuss new rule changes including Spin Serve Removal and rally scoring
Coach Fig & Coach Debi get together to discuss the low percentage players and the disciplined higher percentage players.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss when you should and shouldn't attack a ball.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to explain using the "matrix" and winning without your paddle.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to dissect when to serve, how to serve, and the main components of the serve.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig come together to discuss the next level of pickleball resets. Transition shots and changing the distance for half volleys
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together this week to discuss the art of the reset and the basics of how and when to hit it.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig talk about how you can turn the tables and turn defense into offense
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to talk about when to change direction at the line and winning battles.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the slice return and its affect on the game
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to discuss common misconceptions about the game of Pickleball most people don't realize.
Coach Debi and Coach fig get together to talk about shot locations and targets you should aim for to control a match.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to celebrate the journey of the podcast and what they take from the information.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to talk about when to speed up a ball, what is a speed up and how
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together for something different. This time instead of what shots you need to gain, its what should you omit!
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to talk about advanced dinking and strategy in the kitchen.
Coach Fig & Coach Debi discuss short balls on the return and what they mean. What's the ideal location and technique for the return?
Coach Fig and Coach Debi are back together and discuss mastering the flick shot and the tactics behind it.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together and discuss new developing drama in the world of professional Pickleball! What does it mean for the sport?
Coach Fig & Coach Debi talk about what to do when one of two players is being targeted with all of the balls. Take back control of the court!
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the mentality of pickle ball and how to approach the game in another way.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss advancing your footwork and mastering transition.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together this week to discuss how to neutralize hyper aggressive players.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to analyze why players get stuck when they've been spending plenty of time on the court.
Coach Debi and Coach Fig join together this week to discuss why people develop elbow pain and how to prevent it.
Coach fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the science of popups and how to prevent yourself from hitting them.
Coach Fig and Debi talk about the science of manipulating the opponent when you're stacking and gaining better control of where the ball will come.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss why you should be stacking in serving or returning
The coaches join up this time to discuss the most misunderstood shot in pickle ball the block!
On this two part special the coaches get together to discuss the mind state and prep for a tournament as well.
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to help you prep for you big moment in the first part of a two part series
Coach Deb and Coach Fig meet up again to break down the science and theories behind the rating system. Learn what level you and your friends are.
This Episode the duo get ahold of Ernie Medina who has an intimate conversation on air explaining the history of pickle ball, origin of the chainsaw serve and what's the future of the sport and game?
Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together this week to discuss tactics and the mindset when you're under attack!
Coach Fig and Coach Debi talk about ways to master your movement on the court and appear to be everywhere.
Deb and Mark get together to discuss the science of the lob and how effective it is in a match.
The duo is back together to discuss what's wrong with the recreational players backhand and how to make it better
Coach Fig went to an arena and played against pro level players. find out what happened this episode
Klink the Dink and Fig get together with quick tips for you to become a better player faster.
Figula and evil mistress Klink get together to talk about scariest moments in pickle ball play you can be weary of
Deb and Fig get together to discuss the split step and the 5 core serves you need for a great game
Coaches get together and discuss chemistry with your partner, how to speak to each other and how to be the best partner
Klink The Dink and Coach Fig get together to discuss basic court movement, positions, dimensions and when to be where.
Klink The Dink and Coach Fig talk the science of the 3rd shot in pickle ball.Use the drop? deep Shot? what and when.
this time coache debi and fig get together to discuss the important and technical aspect of dinking the ball and the solutions.
Coach debi and Fig are back again to talk about the balance of the dink vs banging the ball. They also discuss the secret to winning more without touching the ball!
Deb and Fig are back and debate whether a big serve is important or should it just be constent. spoiler alert they feel different from some pros
The dynamic duo get together and discuss the key secret every novice player needs to know.