I was recently asked to record a couple of minutes of audio of people on the Pickleball court. You could hear the unique sound of the ball against the paddle. But I also noticed how encouraging all the other players were and how much laughter there was. So it’s appropriate today that I have on author Mike Brannon, who writes about the Joy of Pickleball in his second book.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

  • What Mike did when he was stuck on a cruise ship at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Why Mike decided to write the Joy of Pickleball
  • What is the first Commandment of Pickleball
  • How to use your paddle as a shield when a hard ball is hit to you
  • What is your happy zone

Mentioned in the Show

The Joy of Pickleball

Pickleball & the Art of Living

Mike’s Website


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