Pickleball Tips - 4.0 To Pro, A Pocket-Sized Pickleball Podcast

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66: Stacking Revisited - Why You Should Stack More in Pickleball, at ALL levels.

May 25, 2026

What We Cover This Episode Stacking comes up constantly in rec play, and most players either resist it, misunderstand it, or simply never try it. Michael and Mircea break down why you should at minimum stack on serve, how to think about court positioning based on skill sets, and why ego is quietly costing recreational players games every single day. Key Takeaways Why players resist stacking (and why those reasons don't hold up) "My backhand is just as good as my forehand" is almost nev...

65: Back on Court: Pro Event Takeaways, DUPR Frustrations, and Three Quick Fixes

May 19, 2026

Michael O’Neal (@solohour) and Mircea Morariu (@brainsdoc) return to the 4.0 to Pro pickleball podcast, recap Michael’s visit to the PPA finals in San Clemente and what stands out in person about open pros’ hand speed, defense, resets, and dinking pressure, and announce plans to publish more regularly. They discuss CRBN's Barrage paddle (promo code 402P at checkout at crbnpickleball.com) and its power and durability, then dig into DUPR volatility, including ratings dropping after close losses...

64: Watch Yourself Win: How Video Analysis Instantly Improves Your Pickleball Game

March 19, 2026

If you’re serious about getting better at pickleball, one of the fastest ways to improve isn’t drilling more—it’s watching yourself play. In this episode, Michael O’Neal (http://instagram.com/solohour) and Mircea Morariu (http://instagram.com/brainsdoc) break down how video analysis can dramatically accelerate your progress. From simple positioning mistakes to advanced pattern recognition, seeing your game on film reveals what you think you’re doing versus what’s actually happening. They sh...