Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - We have a guest this week 0:18 - Aizec’s wisdom teeth and why Chris is a bad brother 3:53 - Reacting to your comments about no hat 8:00 - USA Pickleball and APP Tour switch to DUPR 10:13 - Reacting to hot takes 13:32 - Mia’s hot take 27:03 - Chris’ hot take(s) 37:30 - Instagrams hot takes 37:48 - The elderly deserve to be lobbed 40:19 - Public courts should switch to rally scoring when they are busy 41:08 - Lifetime balls shouldn’t cost that much. You’re just pay...

Pickleball Studio Podcast

Chris Olson & Will Chaing

153. Reacting to Your Pickleball Hot Takes & Mixed Doubles Team Dynamics

DEC 8, 2025126 MIN
Pickleball Studio Podcast

153. Reacting to Your Pickleball Hot Takes & Mixed Doubles Team Dynamics

DEC 8, 2025126 MIN

Description

Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:10 - We have a guest this week0:18 - Aizec’s wisdom teeth and why Chris is a bad brother3:53 - Reacting to your comments about no hat8:00 - USA Pickleball and APP Tour switch to DUPR10:13 - Reacting to hot takes13:32 - Mia’s hot take27:03 - Chris’ hot take(s)37:30 - Instagrams hot takes37:48 - The elderly deserve to be lobbed40:19 - Public courts should switch to rally scoring when they are busy41:08 - Lifetime balls shouldn’t cost that much. You’re just paying for a name42:35 - Stop apologizing for net cords, body bags, and drop shots48:10 - Beginners should start with power paddles53:25 - Everyone thinks they are better than they really are56:29 - People who target in rec play drink hot dog water59:16 - All age groups should be eliminated and only skill divisions1:05:06 - 4.5+ DUPR rated women think they are better than they really are1:08:52 - If you don’t get burned up your line, you aren’t applying enough pressure1:10:15 - The Kitchen1:10:25 - Breaking down our mixed partnership strength and weaknesses1:22:21 - Mia wants Chris to play more court, why?1:28:42 - Our most frustrating tournament loss and why?1:34:06 - How we handle tournament losses and learn from them1:41:10 - What makes a good effective team?1:48:56 - Miscellaneous thoughts about team dynamics