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Matt Manasse and Jason Adler discuss the most overrated shots in pickleball and explore sports culture surrounding the New York Knicks.

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…

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