🎧 Fast Hands In Pickleball: The Science Of Reaction Time

Erik Korem (TBP)

Today, three-time Major League Pickleball champion, Zane Navratil, takes a dive deep into the fascinating science behind developing lightning-fast hands on the court. You’ll discover how elite athletes develop extraordinary reaction speeds through sophisticated mental models, visual training, deliberate practice, performance optimization, and more.

Wednesday, if you’ve been struggling to stay focused during long pickleball tournaments, Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, shares why most pickleball players lose focus at crucial moments — and how you can fix it.

And Friday, if you’ve ever wondered what separates championship teams from the rest, two-time NFL Strength Coach of the Year, Ted Rath, pulls back the curtain on building winning cultures in professional football, shares leadership principles that drive elite performance, the daily habits that build championship organizations, and more.

All this, coming up on The BluePrint this week.

Want to improve your reaction time in pickleball? Three-time Major League Pickleball champion, Zane Navratil, and performance expert, Dr. Erik Korem, dive deep into the fascinating science behind developing lightning-fast hands on the court.

From professional baseball to pickleball, discover how elite athletes develop extraordinary reaction speeds through sophisticated mental models, visual training, and deliberate practice. Zane shares insights of his journey from tennis state champion to professional pickleball player, while Dr. Korem unpacks cutting-edge research on performance optimization.

Learn:

  • The hidden connection between mental models and reaction speed.

  • Why traditional vision tests might be limiting your performance.

  • Key focus points that separate elite players from novices.

  • The truth about training tools like stroboscopic glasses.

  • A systematic approach to developing faster hands at any level.

You can learn more about Zane, connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and check out his podcast, PicklePod.

Struggling to stay focused during long pickleball tournaments? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most pickleball players lose focus at crucial moments — and how to fix it.

Drawing from his experience with NBA teams, NFL players, and Olympians, Dr. Auerbach shares groundbreaking research showing how just 12 minutes of daily practice can transform your mental game. His insights are revolutionizing how pickleball players approach tournament play and long rallies.

Learn:

  • Why most pickleball players lose focus before stepping on the court.

  • The science-backed training that improves focus in just six weeks.

  • How elite athletes maintain focus during marathon tournament days.

  • A proven system for resetting focus between matches.

  • The hidden reward system making you replay mistakes.

You can connect with Alex on X and LinkedIn, take advantage of his one-on-one mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, and tell them AIM7 sent you.

Ever wonder what separates championship teams from the rest? Two-time NFL Strength Coach of the Year, Ted Rath, pulls back the curtain on building winning cultures in professional football. From working with NFL legends, Aaron Donald and Calvin Johnson, to helping transform losing teams into playoff contenders, Ted shares the leadership principles that drive elite performance.

Drawing from his 16 years of NFL experience, and recent role as VP of Player Performance for the Philadelphia Eagles, Ted reveals the daily habits that build championship organizations.

Learn:

  • Why most organizations misunderstand what truly drives team culture.

  • The leadership secret that transformed a 0-16 team into playoff contenders.

  • How elite coaches maintain consistency through 100-hour work weeks.

  • The surprising trait young leaders need to influence veteran professionals.

  • What NFL superstars really want from their performance coaches.

You can learn more about Ted, get his book, Beyond Comfort: Mastering A Growth Mindset with Excellence Through Urgency, and connect with him on YouTube, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Yours in Wellness,

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