Bite Size Pickleball Podcast

Mar 09 2025 87 ep. 8 mins 9
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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.

Become a supporter of the show at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209957/support

Please feel free to reach out to Rick at [email protected].

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Preparation Meets Opportunity

Mar 09 2025 5 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host discusses how important preparation is in our pursuit of greatness. Check out Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon. Support the show

It May Be Good to Have a Plan

Mar 02 2025 7 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses why it is good to have a plan on the court, and on the court of life, and why it’s also good to be open to chucking that plan and going with the flow. Read Rick’s 5-star reviewed book "How to Play Better Pickleball" available now at Amazon. Support the show

10 Dad Jokes About Peak Performance

Feb 22 2025 5 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes is always going on about being “in the zone,” or “flow” as it is also known, he figured he would collab with his fav collaborator and come up with some dad jokes on the topic. Read Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon. Support the show

How Slow Can You Go?

Feb 16 2025 5 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down why it’s so important to learn how to slow down your mind when you’re playing pickleball. Read Rick’s book "How to Play Better Pickleball" available at Amazon. Support the show

What’s Blocking Your Flow

Feb 09 2025 9 mins  
More discussion on what it takes to stay in the flow in pickleball and in life from Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes. Check out Rick’s book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance available on Amazon. Support the show

The Secret Power of Flow

Feb 02 2025 7 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses his favorite analogy for finding the flow, not only in life, but in pickleball! If you’re interested in the flow, read Rick’s book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance" available at Amazon. Support the show

Chaos is in the Air, What Can You Do About It?

Jan 26 2025 6 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares an anecdotal story about having to duck some chaos on the court and what can be done about it, as the ducker, and the duckee. Read Rick’s books How to Play Better Pickleball, and 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance, both available at Amazon. Support the show

The Foundation of Pickleball Is?

Jan 19 2025 4 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine contributor, Rick Cipes discusses how important it is to have the proper foundation, and mechanics, in order to have an effective pickleball game. Read the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter. Buy Rick’s highly reviewed book How to Play Better Pickleball. Visit the Bite Size Pickleball store for the best swag, and pickleball

One of the Most Delicate Subjects in Pickleball

Jan 12 2025 10 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes lays out his .5 Rule. Check out Rick’s books, How to Play Better Pickleball, and 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance available at Amazon. Rick has written for over 50 publications including the L.A. Times, ESPN Magazine, and he is currently a regular writer at Pickleball Magazine. Support the show

Practice Like a Pro

Jan 04 2025 5 mins  
Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses his experience drilling with the pro Wes Burrows and how important it is not to play from a place of threat. Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon. Read the Bite Size Pickleball newsletter. Support the show