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Pickle Ball 411

Pickle Ball 411

By Klink The Dink

Debi Klink (The Dink) and Coach Fig meet weekly to discuss everything Pickle Ball.
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Episode 13 - When It's 4.0 VS Pros

Pickle Ball 411Dec 30, 2021

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Episode 86 - Is Pickleball Harder than Tennis?

Episode 86 - Is Pickleball Harder than Tennis?

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.

Apr 18, 202431:51
Episode 85 - Pickleball Slam Recap

Episode 85 - Pickleball Slam Recap

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and dissect the Pickleball Slam and analyze what happened.

Feb 08, 202415:38
Episode 84 - How To Return in 2024!

Episode 84 - How To Return in 2024!

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and talk about how to return in 2024!

Jan 18, 202407:16
Episode 83 - Is Zane Navritil Wrong!?

Episode 83 - Is Zane Navritil Wrong!?

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.

https://youtu.be/dxbSr3HVOyo?si=fMRjvATqesYvADFc

Jan 05, 202413:53
Episode 82 - Weaponize your backhand drop doing this!

Episode 82 - Weaponize your backhand drop doing this!

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss weaponizing the backhand drop and being a stronger player from that wing.

Dec 22, 202311:53
Episode 81 - The Most Versatile Drop

Episode 81 - The Most Versatile Drop

Coach Fig and Coach Debi talk about disguising the drop and getting the most out of your 3rd and 5th shot.

Dec 14, 202308:03
Episode 80 - Deadliest 3rd Shot Drop
Nov 30, 202313:10
Episode 79 - The Perfect Open Play Mindset

Episode 79 - The Perfect Open Play Mindset

Coach fig and Coach Debi talk about playing stronger players and whether you should target the weaker or stronger player.

Nov 23, 202310:24
Episode 78 - Do This for Your 3rd Shot Drop!

Episode 78 - Do This for Your 3rd Shot Drop!

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and discuss the importance and technique of the third shot drop.

Nov 16, 202311:39
Episode 77 - Partner Getting Targeted? DO THIS!

Episode 77 - Partner Getting Targeted? DO THIS!

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.

Nov 02, 202312:21
Episode 76 - Double Strategies!
Oct 27, 202311:54
Episode 75 - Ways to Improve at Every Level

Episode 75 - Ways to Improve at Every Level

Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together and talk about easy ways to improve no matter what level you are!

Oct 05, 202311:39
Episode 74 - Master Resets From The NVZ

Episode 74 - Master Resets From The NVZ

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.

Sep 28, 202312:56
Episode73 - Reset to 4.0 and Beyond

Episode73 - Reset to 4.0 and Beyond

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together t discuss the depth and science of the reset ball and what importance it has.

Sep 21, 202308:00
Episode 72 - Block Vs Punch

Episode 72 - Block Vs Punch

Coach Fig and Coach Debi discuss the dynamics of blocking vs punching

Sep 07, 202308:28
Episode 71 - Killer Speed Ups

Episode 71 - Killer Speed Ups

youtu.be/9I0uUAytBlY. Coach Fig and Coach Debi discuss how to speed up and all the things needed to be effective.
Aug 17, 202309:23
Episode 70 - Joining Open Play 101

Episode 70 - Joining Open Play 101

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together again to discuss how to navigate joining open play for unfamiliar people.

Jul 20, 202308:23
Episode 69 - Must Haves For Dinking

Episode 69 - Must Haves For Dinking

Coach Fig and coach Debi get together to dig into what's needed in the non volley zone and dictating play.

Jul 13, 202306:59
Episode 68 - How To Dink Aggressively

Episode 68 - How To Dink Aggressively

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss how to dink more offense minded and gain control in the no volley zone.

Jun 29, 202305:29
Episode 67 - I'm a 4.0 Now What?

Episode 67 - I'm a 4.0 Now What?

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together and discuss the nuance things you can change to make it to the next level.

Jun 01, 202310:43
Episode 66 - Jack Sock Debut Analysis

Episode 66 - Jack Sock Debut Analysis

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?

May 11, 202313:49
Episode 65 - Evolution of The Third Shot

Episode 65 - Evolution of The Third Shot

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.

Apr 20, 202308:03
Episode 64 - 2023 Pickleball Slam Recap

Episode 64 - 2023 Pickleball Slam Recap

Coach Debi and Coach Fig discuss McEnroe, Agassi, Chang and Roddick joining forces to hold a pickleball event.

Apr 06, 202312:40
Episode 63 - How To Beat a Better Opponent

Episode 63 - How To Beat a Better Opponent

Coach Fig and Coach Debbie get together to discuss the secret to being more competitive with superior players and how you Might win!

Mar 23, 202301:03:54
Episode 62 - Singles 101

Episode 62 - Singles 101

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. 

Mar 16, 202313:14
Episode 61 - Neutralize The Returning Advantage!

Episode 61 - Neutralize The Returning Advantage!

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss playing one up and one back. 

Feb 03, 202311:07
Episode 60 - Is PickleBall Fun To Watch?

Episode 60 - Is PickleBall Fun To Watch?

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together with Jay and talk about and speculate how enjoyable pickle ball is to watch.

Jan 26, 202321:46
Episode 59 - PickleBall Return Strategies

Episode 59 - PickleBall Return Strategies

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the art of the return games and mastering winning points there.

Jan 19, 202310:28
Episode 58 - The Right Time To Hit A Speed Up

Episode 58 - The Right Time To Hit A Speed Up

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the best times to speed up and where to hit your speed up!

Jan 12, 202306:55
Episode 57 - Easy Ways To Level Up

Episode 57 - Easy Ways To Level Up

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to talk about making improvements when you feel stagnant.

Jan 05, 202306:28
Episode 56 - The 411 of 2023, What You Need To Know!

Episode 56 - The 411 of 2023, What You Need To Know!

Coach Fig and Coach Debi bring on producer Jay Kasai and discuss new rule changes including Spin Serve Removal and rally scoring

Dec 15, 202232:33
Episode 55 - The Show Pony Vs The Work Horse

Episode 55 - The Show Pony Vs The Work Horse

Coach Fig & Coach Debi get together to discuss the low percentage players and the disciplined higher percentage players.

Dec 08, 202209:33
Episode 54 - 3 Scenarios Not To Attack

Episode 54 - 3 Scenarios Not To Attack

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss when you should and shouldn't attack a ball.

Dec 01, 202209:46
Episode 53 - How To Beat a Banger

Episode 53 - How To Beat a Banger

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to explain using the "matrix" and winning without your paddle.

Nov 12, 202210:20
Episode 52 - The 4 Pillars of Serving

Episode 52 - The 4 Pillars of Serving

Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to dissect when to serve, how to serve, and the main components of the serve.

Oct 27, 202211:00
Episode 51 - Master The +4.0 Overhead

Episode 51 - Master The +4.0 Overhead

coach debi and coach fig are discussing overheads and what to do with them.

Oct 20, 202208:19
Episode 50 - Resets 102

Episode 50 - Resets 102

Coach Debi and Coach Fig come together to discuss the next level of pickleball resets. Transition shots and changing the distance for half volleys

Oct 12, 202208:59
Episode 49 - Resets 101

Episode 49 - Resets 101

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.

Oct 06, 202211:17
Episode 48 - Turn Your Defense Into Offense

Episode 48 - Turn Your Defense Into Offense

Coach Debi and Coach Fig talk about how you can turn the tables and turn defense into offense 

Sep 15, 202208:05
Episode 47 - Secret To Winning Fire Fights

Episode 47 - Secret To Winning Fire Fights

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to talk about when to change direction at the line and winning battles.

Sep 08, 202209:10
Episode 46 - The Best Type of Return To Hit

Episode 46 - The Best Type of Return To Hit

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the slice return and its affect on the game

Sep 01, 202206:12
Episode 45 - 4 PickleBall Myths Busted

Episode 45 - 4 PickleBall Myths Busted

Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to discuss common misconceptions about the game of Pickleball most people don't realize.

Aug 25, 202210:33
Episode 44 - Target Spots That Work at Every Level

Episode 44 - Target Spots That Work at Every Level

Coach Debi and Coach fig get together to talk about shot locations and targets you should aim for to control a match.

Aug 18, 202212:10
Episode 43 - 5 Most Valued Concepts In Pickle Ball

Episode 43 - 5 Most Valued Concepts In Pickle Ball

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to celebrate the journey of the podcast and what they take from the information.

Aug 11, 202212:17
Episode 42 - Secrets of Going From 3.5 to 4.5

Episode 42 - Secrets of Going From 3.5 to 4.5

The art of the taking time away from your opponent and reseting the ball. 

Aug 04, 202206:15
Episode 41 - Art Of The Speed Up

Episode 41 - Art Of The Speed Up

Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to talk about when to speed up a ball, what is a speed up and how

Jul 28, 202209:23
Episode 40 - 3 Shots Preventing Getting To +4.0

Episode 40 - 3 Shots Preventing Getting To +4.0

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!

Jul 21, 202211:20
Episode 39 - Dinking 102

Episode 39 - Dinking 102

Coach Debi and Coach Fig get together to talk about advanced dinking and strategy in the kitchen.

Jul 14, 202214:46
Episode 38 - ATP & Ernie 101

Episode 38 - ATP & Ernie 101

Coach Fig and Coach Debi get together to discuss the science of specialty shots.

Jul 08, 202212:30
Episode 37 - What Makes a Perfect Return?

Episode 37 - What Makes a Perfect Return?

Coach Fig & Coach Debi discuss short balls on the return and what they mean. What's the ideal location and technique for the return?

Jun 30, 202211:25