In Episode 20 of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler debate the ultimate dos and don'ts of pickleball training. From calling out the most overrated shots in the game—like the Ernie and the backhand flick—to breaking down why junior players need to master the boring fundamentals before chasing highlight-reel clips. Matt shares insights from his recent Torrance training session with 13-year-old Junior MLP phenom Noah from the Palm Beach Royals.
The guys also dive into the wild world of mainstream sports culture. Matt rocks a classic Marcus Camby jersey to celebrate the New York Knicks making their historic finals run, sparking a hilarious debate on whether extreme adult sports fanaticism is actually "weird". From comparing crazy European soccer environments to fans rioting and tearing down street signs in New York, they react to Metta World Peace’s infamous quote about limiting city damage. Plus, Matt recaps his wild 25th college reunion at Cornell, and the guys detail how they turned a corporate pickleball clinic for the Passes team into a nostalgic recess showdown.

Inside the Episode:
Overrated vs. Underrated Shots: Why Matt thinks the Ernie is killing your rec game, and the truth about the return of serve.
The Junior Player Trap: How watching young pros like Hayden Patriquin makes kids skip the fundamentals.
The Knicks Finals & Fan Culture: A deep dive into the 1999 throwback, $4,500 ticket price inflation, and sports rioting.
Passes Corporate Clinic: How Matt and Evan Berger got a team of tech creatives moving with high knees and live gameplay.
Matt's 25th Cornell Reunion: Sneaking back into the fraternity house, wine tastings, and feeling old in the main tent.
Ultimate Rapid Fire: Ben Johns vs. LeBron James, PPA Triple Crowns vs. free pizza, and choosing between ALW and Anna Bright.

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