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Bite Size Pickleball Podcast
Hosted by Rick Cipes · EN
Unique, fun, and concise pickleball tips from sportswriter Rick Cipes, who has written for over 50 publications including the L.A. Times, ESPN Magazine, and he is a regular writer for Pickleball Magazine
Buy Rick’s new book: "How to Play Better Pickleball,” as well his latest book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance,” both available on Amazon.
Rick is also the host of the popular Facebook Group: Bite Size Pickleball (7.9 thousand followers), a newsletter at https://bitesizepickleball.substack.com/ and he owns the pickleball clothing and gift shop at https://bitesizepickleball.com/ Use discount code VIPcustomer10.
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Please feel free to reach out to Rick at info@bitesizepickleball.com.
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Shocker: Pickleball is a Zero-Sum Game
Jan 2500:08:40Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rants about how pickleball is no different than any other sport where teams form a strategy based on exploiting their opponent’s weaknesses.Make sure to read Rick’s two pickleball books by searching his name “Rick Cipes” at Amazon.
Transcribe →How Micro-aggressions are Holding You Back
Oct 1700:07:48Tap to summarizeMicro-aggressions are the tiny little things that add up and keep you from tapping your pickleball peak performance. Make sure to read Rick Cipes' "How to Play Better Pickleball" and "Pickleball Riffs" books available at Amazon.
Transcribe →Be Willing to Stop and Ask for Directions
Sep 1500:08:18Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rants about, usually, dudes who continually try to hack their way through the game, and why it is a big friggin' waste of time.Check out the pickleball books Rick has written available on Amazon.
Transcribe →Interviewing Legends
Aug 1500:11:16Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes recounts his experiences interviewing a couple of legends along the way as he produces his basketball docuseries Full Court Shadow.
Transcribe →The Value of Preparation
Jul 2700:09:44Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares why it's so important to be prepared and make a plan. Mainly, so you have confidence enough to chuck that plan aside and go with the flow.Check out Rick's pickleball books at Amazon.
Transcribe →Agenda and Flow
Jun 2900:07:32Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes talks about how his trip to New York City applies to learning a lesson about pickleball.Make sure to check out Rick's latest book Pickleball Riffs available at Amazon.
Transcribe →Don't Get Lost Down the Neanderthal Hole
Jun 4, 202500:09:06Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine writer, Rick Cipes discusses the difference of playing chess, or checkers, when it comes to pickleball. WTF? Just listen.Check out Rick's latest book Pickleball Riffs available at Amazon.
Transcribe →Pickleball Riffs The New Book
May 12, 202500:06:30Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host chats about his new pickleball book and riffs on what is holding you back from playing your best tournament pickleball!
Transcribe →Your Eyes Are on the Wrong Prize!
Mar 30, 202500:02:57Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host and regular Pickleball Magazine contributor Rick Cipes explains why you're focusing on the wrong thing when you play and how that impacts your play.Make sure to read Rick's book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon.
Transcribe →Your Pickleball Kryptonite
Mar 24, 202500:06:53Tap to summarizeBite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes gives you a few ideas on how to calm yourself down so you can tap the flow more often in pickleball. Make sure to read Rick's highly reviewed book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon.
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