Alex Crum and Kevin Dong are joined by the breakout star of the Select Medical Orange County Cup, Rafael Lenhard, who shocked the pickleball world by defeating world No. 1 Ben Johns. They break down Rafael’s mindset during the upset, the adjustments he’s made for rally scoring, and how he’s approaching competition differently after the biggest win of his career. The conversation also covers his thoughts on competitive rhythm, recent double bounce controversies, and the role cross training has played in his development.
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Upset over Ben Johns at Medical Orange County Cup
6:44 - Adjustments Made for Rally Scoring
11:10 - Mentality Change Since Biggest Win?
14:20 - Competitive Rhythm
18:27 - Double Bounce Controversy
23:03 - Cross Training
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