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By Brett Adams | The 20th Ball Where I’m At: If I had to put a bow on April, I’d say I feel… plateaued. Not lost. Not spiraling. Not even particularly frustrated. Just plateaued. Some parts of my game feel electric—charged with intention, decisive, working. Other parts? Flat. Dull. Like I’m just… out there. Not…
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The Volume of Silence There’s something about a 5:30am start that sets the tone before the world even opens its eyes. The hum of quiet courts, the sting of cold air against the lungs, and the rhythm of sneakers on concrete carry their own kind of poetry. It wasn’t about max effort today. It wasn’t…
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PrefaceThere are days when training isn’t just reps—it’s a reckoning. March 13th and 14th weren’t casual days. They were calculated chaos, full-court confrontations, and deeply layered refinements. I’ve played a lot lately, but not like this—not at this pitch, not with this precision. These sessions didn’t just challenge physicality. They demanded clarity of mind, discernment…
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Preface Saturday, March 8th, 2025 wasn’t about drills. It wasn’t about warmups or techniques in isolation. It was about immersion finding that rare space in a session where every shot has intention, where fatigue is ignored in service of rhythm, and where the act of hitting becomes the study. I’m documenting this not because it…
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You can win 6 out of 8 but the two losses mean the most. Some days on the court feel like a battle, others like a lesson. This session? A bit of both. Two hours. Eight games. Decent pace. Plenty of takeaways. At the start, everything felt crisp—the movement, the defense, the offensive pressure. But…
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Jan 29,2025 Mindset & Approach • Everyone is beatable. No matter the skill level, I can match it. The key is believing that and playing accordingly. • Biggest weakness: playing too loose when having fun. I lose focus when I’m not aggressive and hyper-competitive. • When I’m dialed in, I play with a different type…
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1. Be in the “Right Spot”—Even When You’re in the “Wrong Spot” 2. It’s a Dance, Not a Sprint 3. Maneuvering vs. Moving 4. Aim for the Paddle 5. Understand the Purpose of Mistakes 6. Layering Complexity 7. Loosen Up: The Sphincter Principle Final Takeaway Pickleball at its highest level is a fluid, evolving dance…
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1. Waiting as a Skill: The Art of Patience 2. Assess the Situation in Real-Time 3. Accentuate, Don’t Swing 4. Synchronicity and Patterns 5. Embrace and Redefine Mistakes 6. Maneuvering vs. Moving 7. Target the Paddle 8. Build the Rally with Purpose 9. Play Loose, Play Smart 10. The Comfort Zone of Chaos Key Takeaway…
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Oct.18th.2024 This weeks GAMES will focus on off ball movement and Brett playing most games with his training paddle (play as you normally would) Games will be timed Continue to practice quality shots be also be willing to put another ball back into the court and stay consistent