Behind the Bluff

Author: Jeff Ford & Kendra Till

Uncover best practices to participate in life on your terms. Every week, hosts Jeff Ford and Kendra Till guide listeners with short conversations on trending wellness topics and share interviews with passionate wellness professionals, our private club leaders, and additional subject matter experts offering valuable tips. Each episode conclusion includes Healthy Momentum, five minutes of inspiration to help you reflect and live differently. Subscribe now and discover the keys to living your greatest active lifestyle.  
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Simple Habits That Level Up Your Pickleball Fast | Tony Gotlieb
Episode 94
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025

We talk with head pro Tony Gottlieb about how pickleball grows players and community at Palmetto Bluff, from first lessons to leagues and DUPR ratings. Practical coaching tips show why patience, positioning, and the soft game beat raw power, and why inclusive, social play becomes a movement.• Tony’s journey from tennis to pickleball pro • Why the kitchen and underhand serve level the game • Palmetto Bluff courts, vibe, lessons and drop‑ins • Coaching pillars: positioning, technique, shot selection • Two quick fixes: keep paddle visible, move less • Defense mindset: soft resets and patience • Practice vs play ratios and drilling focus • DUPR ratings, leagues and competitive pathways • Tech trends, safety and sport regulation • Wellness as habit, joy and community • Turkey Trot growth as proof of movementIf you enjoyed this conversation, we’d love to hear from you