The Pickleball ClinicApril 18, 202200:40:37

World #1 Ben Johns' Pickleball Story, Advice to Players, & Where Sport is Going | Interview/Q&A

The Pickleball Clinic’s Aaron Reznik chats with World #1 pickleball player Ben Johns to discuss his pickleball story, advice for players, and his thoughts on the growth and future of the sport.

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EPISODE TRACKLIST
1:07 - Ben Johns background
1:58 - Dealing with spotlight at a young age
2:47 - Ping-Pong Background
4:10 - Ben’s unconventional tennis shot
6:02 - How often Ben practices
7:48 - Grips Ben uses
8:52 - One tip for players looking to go pro
9:57 - One shot every player needs to master
10:33 - Ben’s definition of pickleball
10:58 - Ben’s pitch for why to play pickleball
12:30 - The future of pickleball
14:50 - Ben’s doubles partner switch
17:20 - Aspects of a good doubles partnership
19:20 - How long will Ben play pickleball?
21:02 - What Ben wants his legacy to be
22:10 - Ben’s switch from Franklin to Joola
25:35 - Ben’s pickleball side businesses
27:10 - What it took for Ben to become #1
28:54 - Ben’s Q&A Session
Pickleball, the pickleball clinic, Ben Johns, the dink, the kitchen,