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Pickleball Obsession

Pickleball Obsession

Written by: Tracie Hotchner
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Pickleball advice and insight for recreational players who want to play better and understand the game. Hosted by obsessed amateur Tracie Hotchner, each episode delivers short, useful answers from certified pickleball pros that actually apply to your game.

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  • The “Twoey” Backhand

    The “Twoey” Backhand
    Feb 23 2026

    #1008: Coach Veronica Alteri has a potent two-handed backhand — watching her and the pros who use two hands on the paddle from the backhand side makes it look really intriguing. Veronica talks about what you gain and what you give up using a two-handed grip — and when you need to revert to a one-hander.
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    15 mins
  • Be Kinder to Yourself on the Court

    Be Kinder to Yourself on the Court
    Feb 16 2026

    #1007: Coach Mindy Yoder points out the ways that we can undermine ourselves on the court (name calling ourselves lazy, stupid) and suck the fun out of the game. If you’re being harsh to yourself, Mindy talks about how to interrupt and change that thought process. Is there anything you can do when a partner is being unkind to him/herself since it affects you.
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    14 mins
  • "Respect the X" — Do People Really Know What it Means?

    "Respect the X" — Do People Really Know What it Means?
    Feb 9 2026

    #1006: This is an often-used but greatly misunderstood saying about which player takes the ball, depending on the angle at which it crosses the net. Coach Deb Harrison thinks beginners and intermediates may have never heard the phrase, whereas more advanced players think they know what it means...but there's a good chance they don't! Coach Deb calls the middle of the court between the partners "Divorce Court" because players miss the ball but blame each other because they aren't clear whose ball it is.
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    15 mins
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