This 16-year-old earns six figures as the world’s number one pickleball player. Here's how her mom helped hone her mental toughness

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When Anna Leigh Waters feels the pressure inching closer on the court and needs to climb out of the hole, she calls a timeout and talks to herself. 

Taking a deep breath, analyzing her strategy, and focusing on her mindset centers her above all else, often snapping her back into the game to make a comeback.