Pickleball Cheat Code
The show for competitive pickleball players who want to level up their game.
Hosted by touring pro and top online coach Tanner Tomassi alongside high-level coach and aspiring pro Brodie Smith, Pickleball Cheat Code is your weekly deep dive into what actually wins matches.
Whether you’re a 4.0 grinding for gold or a 5.0 chasing a pro dream, this podcast is your shortcut to smarter decisions, better patterns, and more wins. No fluff. No beginner basics. Just real talk from two players who are in the trenches—competing, learning, and leveling up right alongside you.
New episodes every week on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
11 episodes
Choosing the Right Paddle & Gear w/ Chris Olson
Your paddle might be holding you back—and the right one could level up your game instantly. In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Olson of Pickleball Studio to break down paddle tech, paddle shape, lead tape, and how to build the ...
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Episode 9
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45:32
Dominating Defense with Allyce Jones
She’s fast, fearless, and fired up about defense. This week, we’re joined by pro player Allyce Jones to break down how to dominate on defense—including footwork, communication, and mindset. Plus, how her volleyball background gives her a...
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Episode 8
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40:08
Pre-Tournament Strategy
If you want to win, your prep starts before the tournament. This week, we’re diving into how to use rec games to get tournament-ready, scout your team’s strengths and weaknesses, and create a flexible game plan tha...
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Episode 7
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24:40
How to Win Hands Battles
Hands battles are fast, chaotic—and absolutely winnable if you know what you’re doing. This week, we break down how to control the ball's height, stay calm under pressure, and train your hands to react faster than your opponent’s. Plus, we buil...
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Episode 6
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28:04
Control the Kitchen (NVZ)
The Kitchen is where games are won—or lost. This week, we're diving into what it takes to own the NVZ: applying pressure, forcing mistakes, and becoming the kind of player your opponents are afraid to hit to. Plus: what Tanner...
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Episode 5
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43:44
Dink Like a Pro
Want to win more dink battles? We’re breaking down pro-level dinking strategies—from how to isolate opponents in two-on-one scenarios to the critical drills you probably aren’t spending time on. Plus: Tanner melts Brodie’s brain with his side-s...
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Episode 4
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39:08
Mastering the Midcourt
Struggling in the transition zone? In this episode, we break down how to master the midcourt—when to reset vs. attack, why your split-step timing matters, and how cross-court resets can be your cheat code. Plus: how Brodie turns drilling into a...
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Episode 3
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32:50
3rd Shot Drops & Drives
Should you drop or drive your third shot? This episode dives into the decision-making behind one of the most critical shots in pickleball. Brodie and Tanner break down when to drop vs. drive, how pros adjust based on the situation, and w...
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Episode 2
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38:00
Serving & Returning
Want to level up your serve and return game? This episode breaks down what separates high-level players from amateurs—including the four most important serve skills, strategic return placement, and how to eliminate common errors. Brodie ...
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Episode 1
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33:49
