Paddle Hacks are headed to nationals.  We're playing in the PTI and watching everyone do everything.  As of now my hopes and dreams are intact... soon they'll be dashed to pieces by the accuracy of our "All Talk, No Talent" tagline. 

Paddle Hacks

2020 Nationals - Ep (1 of 3)

Are Errors really as big a part of the game as you think?  Probably... Thoughts on umping @ tournaments.  Random crap... you know, the usual.

S2 EP#4-Forced Errors, Fan Questions & Quick Tournament Recap

Back in 2020!  Fan questions catch-up includes; Where to put your back court weapons? Bluff with a big shot? How we come up with this crap?  Etc....

S2 EP#3-Fan Questions Catch-up

In this episode the Hacks go into their favorites for the best players of the decade, and the future of the sport!

Paddle Hacks Decade Rewind Part 2

In this two header, we explore our favorite matches and memories from the previous decade.

Paddle Hacks: Decade Rewind Part 1

In this episode, Ben & Matt Discuss some drive theory, get distracted by films and answer fan questions.  Also, some tournament talk.  The "Paddle Hacks Bump" is real...

S2 EP#2-Semi-Western Drives, Movie talk, Indoor Paddle Facility?

The Paddle Hacks you knew and loved is back, with a special new member to the team.

S2 EP#1 -Welcoming our new member, Steroids and Carrot Cake!

Paddle Hacks is back in Full Force for season Two. With A new host, A new editor, and some new segments, Make sure to stay tuned for the release of Episode one of Season Two

Season Two Teaser

Episode 2 of 3 in the Nationals Special Edition.

Ep#13-NATIONALS Special (2of3)! Johan du Randt, Steve Mitchell, Flor Hanisch, Annica Van Starrenburg, Gerri Viant!

 Nationals Special Edition! Pt 1 of 3. In this episode we spend the week at Nationals and talk to so many incredible people in the sport. Shannon Vinson (APTA Tournament Director), Mark Fischl (APTA Commentator), Mark Parsons (Nationals Champion), Juan Arraya (Nationals Champion), Mark Powers (Nationals Runner-Up) & John Hughes (Nationals Runner-Up). It’s all about the end of the tournament season here with the Paddle Hacks. The Paddle Hacks bump is real…

Ep#12 NATIONALS Special! Interviews w/ Shannon Vinson, Mark Parsons, Mark Fischl, Juan Arraya, John Hughes, Mark Powers (Episode 1 of 3)

We're all gearing up for Nationals and Paddle Hacks is getting ready and trying some new stuff.   A quick segment on what recreational players should look for if they want to learn by watching matches at the national tournament level, Rapid Fire 10 is a new segment where Ben and I learn a little more about each other and share with you all, Balls IN/Balls OUT is a fun one where we discuss a few topics in detail and decide whether they're in the realm of possibility (Balls IN) or if there's no chance of it ever happening (Balls OUT).  Finally, an interview with Scott Kahler who is donating his time to help run Nationals in Pittsburgh this year. Also, Ben continues to put Drew Broderick on blast... (Don't worry, we're kidding, but we will be talking to Drew at Nationals!)

Ep#11- Nationals Prep (What Rec Players Should Watch For)/Rapid Fire 10 Q's/Balls IN-Balls OUT/ Interview w/Scott Kahler

Well, it's episode 10 and we've decided to shift gears.  Ben and I let it fly in an unedited performance enhancing drug rant.  Then we focus up with Fan Questions and Interviews with Amin Khadduri who has pioneered the APTA rating system, followed by Graham Battle who brings us some insights to the world of Kansas City Paddle.

Ep#10-Steriods Rant/Fan Q&A/Interviews w/ Amin Khadduri & Graham Battle

On this Episode of Paddle Hacks we get into keys to transitioning from the to, and from the net.  Answer some questions about "Paddle Outposts" and Talk with Steve Taylor of Flat Iron Paddle in Boulder. 

Ep#9- Transition Game/ Fan Q's&A's/ Interviews w/Steve Taylor & TIMO

On this SHORT HILLS Grand Prix episode of Paddle Hacks, Ben gets really angry about his hit and run (don't worry, he's fine).  We answer some semi-complicated fan questions about serving variations and have interviews with Juan Arraya, Jade Curtis & Gabby Niculescu

Ep#8- SHORT HILLS GRAND PRIX EDITION-Fan Q's&A's/ Interviews w/Juan Arraya, Jade Curtis & Gabby Niculescu

 On Today's Paddle Hacks we get into building a tactical game plan for you and your partner, do some fan Questions and Interview Russ Taylor from Charm City Paddle out of Baltimore and Sally Jones of Top Seed Paddle Camp! 

Ep#7- Building a Gameplan/ Fan Q's&A's/ Interviews w/Russ Taylor & Sally Jones

Racquet Sports can be fun and frustrating at the same time. Every week Chicago Directors' of Racquet Sports, Matt McClure and Ben Ashford, bring you a weekly episode to help navigate the world of Platform Tennis in an honest and entertaining way. If you want to you make improvements to your game, hear what experts and amateurs think, or just stop by for some laughs, we've got you covered.

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