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Pickleball Mental Game: Jeff Troesch on Yips, Choking, Nerves, Focus & Confidence Today I sat down with Jeff Troesch, a mental performance specialist who's worked with MLB organizations, Olympians, college programs, and pro pickleball players, including me during a stretch of burnout and some mental-game stuff I was working through. We get into why some people gravitate toward rec play over tournaments, what separates the mentally tough players (Nadal, Federer, Djokovic are the obvious examples), and why breathwork is one of the most underrated things you can build into a routine. Jeff breaks down the mental errors he sees most. Amateurs tighten up and abandon their strategy when the score gets close, while pros can be too stubborn to adjust. He explains the physiology behind choking, how to reset after a bad call, and what to do when someone's targeting you on the court. We also go deep on focus, self-talk, and why between-point rituals matter so much in a game that moves as fast as pickleball. Jeff gets into the yips, what they actually are and how to work through them, and wraps with something that stuck with me: confidence is just a thought about a skill set that isn't really changing. Focus on the next point, the process, and let go of the outcome. 🏓 The Transition Zone - Your roadmap for becoming a better pickleball player https://tzpickleball.com/ 👟 Sqairz XRZ Pickleball Shoes https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101357574-17026154 💦SLAMIT Hydration - Stay hydrated and locked in on the court with SLAMIT—the best-tasting electrolyte and clean energy alternative proven to boost reaction time. Save with code ZANE20. https://slamit.com/?ref=ZANE 💬 Join The Discord – Talk picks, strategy, and reactions with other players throughout tournaments. https://discord.gg/RXVhYW3tPR 💸 Save Money on PPA Tour Tickets and Registration! https://linktr.ee/ZaneNavratilPickleball 🛒 Pickleball Central — Shop the largest selection of pickleball gear, accessories, and apparel. Automatic discounts applied to your cart + Free Shipping on orders over $49. https://pickleballcentral.com/Zane 👉 Contact Me for in-person coaching, clinics, or virtual coaching https://www.zanenavratilpickleball.com/pages/contact 📩 Subscribe to my Newsletter to keep up with me on and off the court! https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ Gear I Use & Recommend 🏓 ProXR Paddles https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/shop/ 🏓Paddletek Paddles - Use code ZANE10 for 10% OFF https://www.paddletek.com/zanenavratil 👕 Muev Performance Apparel https://muevbrand.com/?sca_ref=9229898.RwZgkXC9mqHg1 🦞 Lobster Ball Machines — Use code ZANE5 for 5% OFF Ball Machines & Accessories https://www.lobstersports.com/collections/pickleball-machines 🥅Har-Tru Court Equipment - Use code ZANE10 for 10% off your order of court equipment! 🎤 Get a personalized shoutout from me on Cameo! https://cameo.com/zanenavratilpickleball 💜 Join me in supporting Stop Alzheimer’s Now, a non-profit dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s through research and awareness. https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/ 00:00 Meet Jeff and Zane 01:07 Rec vs Tournament Mindset 01:53 Elite Mental Discipline 02:50 Breathwork Basics 03:57 Common Mental Mistakes 05:14 What Happens When You Choke 06:50 Reset After Bad Calls 08:09 Handling Being Targeted 09:37 What Focus Really Means 10:42 Self Talk That Works 13:37 Pickleball Specific Challenges 14:58 Pace Control and Momentum 16:54 Between Point Rituals 19:25 Stop Overthinking 21:12 Beating the Yips 23:08 Confidence Against Better Players 25:51 What Confidence Actually Is 28:48 Expectations and Winning Pressure 31:55 Final Mental Discipline Takeaways 33:22 Wrap Up and Resources Source: Zane Navratil Pickleball

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