Sydney Pro Scene, Tennis Transitions, & The Aussie World Cup Draft with Brian Tran & Daiki Tanabe | Episode 6

Josh Chia and Michael Murrell host Sydney’s Brian Tran and Daiki Tanabe to talk tennis transitions, court shortages, and the growth of Australian pickleball. National Academy Memories: Brian on playing alongside Australia's top tennis guns and transitioning to chiro. Pickleball Mechanics: Adjusting stroke lengths, mastering quick hands, and why movement efficiency is key. Sydney Communities: Celebrating social hubs like Pickle Bears and navigating venue scarcity. Hot Takes & Drafts:Tournament seeding variety, singles vs. doubles entertainment value, and drafting an Aussie Pickleball 4-4-2 soccer squad. HOSTS: Josh Chia Michael Murrell GUESTS Brian Tran Daiki Tanabe FOLLOW US Youtube Instagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A special thanks to our studio sponsor, Pickle4real — Melbourne’s premier indoor pickleball centre in Mentone. Pickle4Real features eight climate-controlled indoor courts for social play, coaching, DUPR games, tournaments and private events. Open seven days a week, it also hosts PPA and DUPR competitions and offers venue hire and event support. Play indoor pickleball in Melbourne at Pickle4real: ■ Website: https://pickle4real.com.au/ ■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickle4real/ ■ Facebook: Pickle4real Facebook ■ Join Pickle4real League ■ Location: 36–40 Shearson Crescent, Mentone VIC 3194 Send us your questions and comments!