Pickleball Problems: Recent Episodes
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Mark Renneson answers your questions about all things pickleball. Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to mark@thirdshotsports.com
In this episode of Pickleball Problems, Mark talks strategy and decision-making related to the third shot. Should you drop it? Drive it? Lob it? Something else?
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Selkirk Sport
Pickleball Coaching International
We're back, BABY! After a little bit of a break the pod is back in full force! And what better way to start off the new year than by talking about how you can start the point and get a big advantage right off the drop!
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Pickleball Coaching International
We asked our followers for the best pickleball advice they've been given -- and wow, there was a lot! Here's the first installment in a series of shows where we hear that advice and Mark gives his take.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
In this episode of the show we look at different grips and evaluate the pros and cons of each.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
In this episode of Pickleball Problems, Mark brings his friend to play pickleball for the first time. Things are going great until "Bob" shows up and decides he wants to be the star of the show. Hear what he does and how Mark and his friend give Bob a taste of his own medicine.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk
Are you new to pickleball? Or are you an experienced player who wants to get better? In this episode, Mark discusses three skills you should pay attention to.
Also mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk
In Episode 88, Mark Renneson shares insights from his recent coaching trip to China. Amidst the pressure of respect, he turns clashes in teaching styles into a journey of growth. Despite initial formality, professionalism brings sincerity, creating a positive, uplifting atmosphere. This episode, live from the airport, unfolds the unique dynamics of Pickleball coaching in China.
We were at the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships in Dallas Texas. Here are a few things we noticed from the pros.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Whether you're a seasoned coach or a novice instructor, one thing remains constant: the importance of making pickleball lessons fun. While technical skill development and understanding strategy are essential, injecting an element of fun into the learning process can be the difference between average lessons and great ones. Let’s talk about why it is crucial that pickleball lessons prioritize fun.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Are you tired of losing to hard hitters? In this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark gives you four practical things you can do right away to face off against those bangers!
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Pickleball is a game and games should be fun. But what if it could be more than that? What if pickleball could save your life?
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
Are your pickleball lessons active enough? What can get people doing more? What are some time traps that will suck the fun out of your sessions. In Part 3 of our series on Quality Standards in Coaching, we look at Active Participation.
The Quality Standards framework is used as part of Canada’s instructor certification course delivered collaboratively between Pickleball Canada and Tennis Canada. It was developed by Wayne Elderton, one of Canada’s foremost coaching experts.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
Does your Pickleball coach care? How can you tell? In the first episode of a six part series, Mark Renneson introduces something called the Quality Standards. This framework is used as part of Canada’s instructor certification course delivered collaboratively between Pickleball Canada and Tennis Canada. It was developed by Wayne Elderton, one of Canada’s foremost coaching experts.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
If you are like most people before you start playing a game, you hit some balls with your partner or opponents; probably a bunch of dinks, maybe a few volleys and smashes, some forehands and backhands from the back of the court, and possibly some drops and lobs.
But how deliberate is your warm-up, really? How focused are you during it? Again, if you're like most people, the answer is probably not very. You probably hit a few balls casually back and forth, maybe even while having a conversation. You are likely hitting a quality of ball that will hurt you in a game – too high, for example but don't think too much about it. Let's look at why the warm-up matters and what you can do to make it great.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
Have you ever left a lesson feeling like a superstar, only to find yourself struggling to apply your new skills in a real game? It can be frustrating, demoralizing and even embarrassing. But fear not, because there might just be a simple yet crucial mistake lurking in your coaching experience: the lack of context.
In this episode of Pickleball Problems, we delve into the importance of contextualizing skills in pickleball and explore how it can make all the difference in your game – and the game of your players.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
If you want to play good pickleball it’s important that you know what is true. For example, it is useful to know that the distance your ball travels is related to the height, speed and spin you put on it. But it is also important to know about what’s not true— and pickleball sure has its fair share of myths. Let’s explore a few of them...
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
If you have watched any high-quality pickleball lately, there's a pretty good chance you've seen players hit backhands with two hands. And we're not just talking about driving the ball from the baseline or hitting a return of serve. We're talking about when players are near the net and hitting dinks. What's up with this?
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
Pickleball is lots of fun, but there are a few things that we sometimes try to ignore. On this episode of Pickleball Problems, we look at some hard truths we ought to wrestle with.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
Being able to handle spin is a critical pickleball skill. In this episode of the show, we look at some quick tips you can apply to be better at defeating the spin master.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
Read the article here
One thing that separates levels of player is their ability to finish the point when they have the chance. While it is great to work hard during a rally, the most satisfying moment is the payoff -- when you finish the point with a put-away. In this episode of Pickleball Problems, Mark Renneson gives you tips to be better at that.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
The continental grip is dead — or at the very least, it’s on life-support. For years we have been advocating for the continental to be used in a range of different pickleball situations but most especially when up near the non-volley zone. But as pickleball has evolved, so has our perspective. This article is about why we are saying goodbye to the continental grip.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Has your pickleball game hit a wall? Do you want to get better but find your game has stalled? In this episode of Pickleball Problems professional coach Mark Renneson discusses 5 reasons you may be stuck:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Have you ever wondered what it is that makes the best pickleball players so, well, good? Professional pickleball coach Mark Renneson has compiled a quick little list to help you out.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
A listener asks how she can help a pickleball player who can only ever seem to hit the ball fast.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
One of the first things new players learn in pickleball is that they should try to return serve deep. Never mind that most people misunderstand why a deep return can be effective, it has become virtually axiomatic in most pickleball circles that you try to push your opponents as far behind the baseline as possible.
While deep return can be in effective tool, Mark Renneson's think there is good evidence to suggest a short return of serve can be as good or even better.
Mentioned in this episode
- Why Deep Returns Really Matter
- Pickleball Coaching International
- Selkirk TV
If you are a pickleball player there is a good chance that you hate hitting backhands. On this episode of Pickleball Problems, host Mark Renneson gives you three easy tips to make your backhands better!
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
In this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark Renneson talks about why some coaches are great and others are so-so (hint: it's not about what they know)
Mentioned in this episode
Pickleball Coaching International
Track It Hub
Selkirk TV
Recently Stephen Colbert hosted a celebrity pickleball tournament that was shown on CBS during prime time. It was a fundraiser for Comic Relief. Many people in the pickleball world were not happy about the silliness of the whole thing. They took issue with the low skill level of the players and the mockery. In this episode of the show, Mark Renneson puts things in a different perspective.
Mentioned in the show:
PICKLED
Comic Relief
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Good pickleball requires good strategy. In this episode of the show, Mark discusses some of the most common strategy errors people make on the pickleball court.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Pickleball Lesson Plans
Selkirk TV
How should you deal with a bad call when playing a pickleball match? Live from 2022 Nationals, Mark Renneson talks about some problems and solutions.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Third Shot Sports Instagram
One of the great things about pickleball is how easy it is to start playing. Even without a strong racquet sport background, new players can have fun almost immediately after hitting the court.
This low barrier to entry also means that we see pretty wide variations of technique (i.e. how people use their body and paddle). Drop in on your local courts and you'll see a plethora of different grips people use to hold their paddle. You'll see some people prepare for the ball in a sideways position and others who are almost always facing forward. You'll notice some players using two hands on their backhands and others who only use one.
And the thing is, even with these different approaches to technique, players can be seen to be having fun and success on the court. So this naturally leads to the question: what counts as 'good' technique?
Mentioned in the show:
Selkirk TV
Pickleball Coaching International
In this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark explains how to play pickleball when an opponent is taking up lots of space on the court. As a bonus, Franny wants to know how to help her player have a better set up and we announce our trip to Australia!
Mentioned in this show:
PCI in Australia - pciaustralia.com October 4-16
Selkirk TV
How should you hold the paddle should you use when playing pickleball? Does it matter what shot you're hitting? Do grips change depending on your skill level? What is a semi-western grip anyway? On this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark Renneson makes understanding grips a little easier.
Mentioned in this episode
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Selkirk Halo Paddle (TBA)
TrakItHub.com
Don from the internet has a problem: his drops are great in practice but lousy in a game. In this episode of Pickleball Problems, Mark tackles the question of why Don's drops aren't doing the trick.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
You might also like:
The Fake News About Drops (video)
Pickleball is full of ideas about how you "should" play the game. In this episode of the show, Mark Renneson pushes back against two commonly held beliefs about about pickleball strategy and coaching.
Have a question for Mark? Send a voice memo to mark@thirdshotsports.com
Mentioned in this episode:
When Dinking is Dumb
This tiktok video
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Is your pickleball backhand not so hot? Did you know that strong players often CHOOSE to return with their backhand? In this episode of the show, Mark explains why.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
On this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark Renneson looks at three different third shot options, what counts as "good" for each, and how to decide which one to select.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Want to play better pickleball -- fast? In this episode of Pickleball Problems, host Mark Renneson gives you three things you can do to improve your game right away.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
What you call your pickleball clinic can determine whether or not you attract players. Be smart with your clinic title and you'll attract the crowds. Be lazy with it, and you'll sound just like every other coach.
In this episode Mark shares some of his favourite pickleball clinic themes.
On this "quick-hitter" episode of the show Mark gives advice to coaches who are making a fundamental mistake. What is it? Take a listen to find out!
In this episode Mark does a full length interview with Ken Herrmann -- Creative Founder and CEO of the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP). Herrmann talks about what makes the APP different from other tours, why there is always a home for amateurs, and what it means when top pros sign contracts that commit them to some events but not others.
In this episode of the show Mark walks you through the etiquette of what happens when balls come on your court and when your ball interrupts another group's play.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk Sport
Jigsaw Health
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com. Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
On this episode of the show Mark talks to Patrick and Ashley from Jigsaw Health. They discuss why Jigsaw is betting big on pickleball and how they make those awesome pickleball commercials.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com. Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Mentioned on the show:
jigsawhealth.com
jigsawpickleball.com
In this episode of Pickleball Problems, professional coach Mark Renneson talks about some of the changes to pickleball tactics and technique over the year and what to look for in 2021.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk Sport
Jigsaw Health
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com. Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Mark interviews author Mike Branon about his new book.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com. Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Also Mentioned:
mikebranon.com
Selkirk Sport
Pickleball Coaching International
Jigsaw Health
What makes a pickleball lesson bad? Mark Renneson asked listeners and they shared their thoughts.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com. Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Also Mentioned:
Selkirk Sport
Pickleball Coaching International
Jigsaw Health
Pickle Play
2021 will see the drop serve being allowed in pickleball. Mark made two videos about it (one on the new rules and one featuring Tyson McGuffin hitting drop serves for the first time). In this episode of the show, Mark responds to the comments and questions those videos received.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com.
Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. however, this does not impact our reviews. we try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Also Mentioned in This Episode:
See the first drop serve video here.
See the video of Tyson McGuffin here.
See the new official rules
See the change document
Jigsaw Health
Selkirk Sport
Pickleball Problems has been downloaded 100K times! This episode is a little different from our other ones -- join Mark and his 2 year old on their bike and at the park as they look back on 2020 and talk about pickleball plans for 2021. If this kind of episode isn't for you -- loosely edited, wind in the background etc. -- no problem. We'll be back with a more polished show in no time!
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com.
Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. however, this does not impact our reviews. we try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Also mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
The Pickleball Lab
Selkirk Sport
Jigsaw Health
Acacia Sports
PicklePlay
In this episode of the show Mark addresses a whole bunch of questions related to line calls.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com.
Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. however, this does not impact our reviews. we try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Also mentioned:
Selkirk Sport
Jigsaw Health
Pickleball Coaching International
The Pickleball Lab
Are you being asked to play pickleball with someone you'd rather not? Mark Renneson helps you navigate this sticky situation.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com.
Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. however, this does not impact our reviews. we try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Also Mentioned:
Pickleball Coaching International
Jigsaw Health
Selkirk Sport
On this episode of the show, Mark Renneson speaks with Jay "Gizmo" Hall about what he's doing in the pickleball world. Hall has an interesting backstory and an even more interesting view of the potential for pickleball to become a catalyst for societal change. This episode deals with some tough discussion about who is included in pickleball and who gets left out.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports! Check out jigsawhealth.com. Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. however, this does not impact our reviews. we try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Learn More About Gizmo:
His website
Pickleball Farm
Support His Work Here
Also Mentioned:
Pickleball Coaching International
Jigsaw Health
Selkirk Sport
In this episode of the show, Mark Renneson speaks with Karen Parrish from the USAPA. She's the chair of the USA Pickleball National Championships & USAPA Managing Director of Competition. Find out why it was cancelled and what it means for you if you were planning to attend.
Read the USAPA's statement here
Also mentioned:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk Sport
Jigsaw Health
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. Visit them at jigsawhealth.com. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports!
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One of the first things you learn in pickleball school is that you should return deep. But why is that? Most people will give one of the following reasons:
1) it gives you time to get to the net.
2) it keeps your opponents back.
But guess what? Those are both wrong!
Listen to this episode of the show where Mark Renneson unpacks why a deep return really matters.
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What should you do when you aren't happy with the choices in front of you? Create a new option. That's exactly what we did with pickleball instructor certification.
In this episode, Mark talks about launching Level 1 PB Instructor Certification through Pickleball Coaching International.
You learn about what makes it stand out from the crowd and why PCI Instructor Certification might be right fro you. Hint: it's 100% online! Check it out here.
Discussed in this episode:
PCI Instructor Certification
Article: Why I'm Not a Certified PB Coach
Personal Video Analysis
Selkirk.com
JigsawHealth.com
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. Visit them at jigsawhealth.com. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports!
Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. however, this does not impact our reviews. we try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
In this episode of the show, Mark looks at the two-handed backhand and why so many more players are using it. Let's talk the merits of the double-hander!
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. Visit them at jigsawhealth.com. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports!
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In this episode of the show Mark talks about why you shouldn't be scared of the lob.
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We've been slacking a little with this podcast lately. But no longer! Expect more frequent episodes! Also, here's a way to help your favourite PB coach.
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In this episode of the show Mark talks poaching! When is it ok? When is it rude? How do you know?
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What's safe? What's not? On this episode of the show, Mark talks with Dr. Anne Matlow about playing pickleball in the time of COVID-19. She's Professor of Medicine, Paediatrics, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. She is a retired infectious disease physician who was on Ontario's provincial advisory committee during the SARS outbreak of 2003.
Also mentioned:
Jigsaw Health
Selkirk Sport
On this episode of the show Mark Renneson talks with doubles dream team Riley and Lindsey Newman about what is bringing them so much success on the court and why their controversial style of play is so effective.
You can find out more about Lindsey on her facebook page and Riley on his.
Parks, community centres, country clubs. When you think about where pickleball gets played and taught you probably imagine these kinds of facilities. But when Roger BelAir thinks about the sport, he's more likely to think about razor wire and surveillance cameras. That's because Roger teaches pickleball inside America's prisons.
Pickleball Problems host Mark Renneson talks with Roger about his volunteer work, what it's like to teaching 'on the inside' and why pickleball between rival gangs is so interesting to watch.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports!
Affiliate disclaimer: keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. however, this does not impact our reviews. we try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Mentioned in the show:
Jigsaw Health
Selkirk Sport
Rancho la Puerta
USA Today feature article
NPR Interview with Roger
New ways to indicate "not ready". Hydration breaks re-defined. Sneaky serves and more! There have been some significant changes to the official rules of pickleball that go into effect January 15, 2019. Mark Renneson speaks with referee Don Stanley about some of the key rules that will impact rec and tournament players alike.
Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports!
Affiliate disclaimer: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews. we try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Pickleball Lab
Pickleball Coaching International
Professional Pickleball Association
2020 Official Rules
2020 Summary of Rule Changes
On this episode of the show Mark tackles 6 questions from listener Tim Boggess. Tim wants to know why he's making mistakes on his forehand, how to stop being frozen out of rec games, and why the pros seem to have a "fetish" about one particular ball.
Also mentioned -- we now have affiliate links so you can make some money by sending people to The Pickleball Lab and Pickleball Coaching International.
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Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to make a purchase, you can save $10 (coupon code: PB3SS10), and support the work that we do here at Third Shot Sports!
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Adam Stone played tennis for the University of Texas at Tyler and then went on to become the team's coach. He played professional poker for more than a decade and was national champion in 35+ men's doubles.
In this episode of Pickleball Problems, host Mark Renneson talks to Stone about this image below. It was taken from a video posted on the Pickleball Instructor's Forumon Facebook and shows Stone in a rather upright position, with his paddle quite low.
This position is contrary to how many pickleball players are told they should stand when preparing for the ball. And since Stone plays at an elite level, we figured we'd talk to him about what's going on in this pic and whether we should re-think what it means to "be ready".
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In this episode of the show we take an excerpt from The Pickleball Lab where Michelle Esquivel plays a game of "Good Idea, Bad Idea".
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This is a special edition of the show. We bring you an excerpt from an exclusive conversation from The Pickleball Lab that we had with Frank Anthony Davis. FAD is a pro player and singles specialist who brings and incredibly exciting flavour to pickleball. In this conversation he talks about what he did to make the jump from being a good player to one of the game's elite performers.
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In this episode Mark talks to Bob about some of the things that drive him crazy in pickleball and what he can do to overcome it. More at thirdshotsports.com
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Mark made this episode in response to a question posted on facebook: "Where should I return serve?". Seems simple enough, right?
But as he discusses during the show, "Down the middle solves the riddle" might actually be some poor advice. Take a listen to find out a better way to approach the return.
More at:
thirdshotsports.com
pickleballcoachinginternational.com
thepickleballlab.com
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When should coaches act as players? How do you give great feedback? Where should you stand to observe your players during a drill?
In this third part of our series on coaching, host Mark Renneson addresses these questions and gets a visit from Third Shot Sports' COO Friendly Kate to talk about her experience taking beginner pickleball lessons.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
The Myth of Paddle Up
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Why pockets matter and more! Whether you are an aspiring pro or just like getting better, how you spend you time training matters. In this episode of the show Mark talks about some simple things you can do to get the most out of your practice time.
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In this exclusive interview, Mark Renneson talks with PB pro Leigh Waters about what its like to compete (and win) at the highest level with her 12-year old daughter Anna-Leigh, as well as their significant use of the third shot drive.
Waters/Waters is fresh off a major win over Corrine Carr and Simone Jardim. See that match here.
Other links cited:
Pickleball Coaching International
20 Drills and 10 Games for Better Pickleball
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Ricardo is tired of popping up his drops and dinks. Mark suggests three things he can do right away to make his life better.
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pickleballcoachinginternational.com
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In this micro edition of the show, Mark Renneson tackles three questions from Bob in Wisconsin.
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What role does keeping your head down play in hitting high quality shots? Is this related to watching the ball hit the paddle -- and is that good advice anyway?
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Shuffle to dink or crossover? How to decide?
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Serving rules and spin -- what's the relationship?
Have some questions of your own? Send a voice memo to mark@thirdshotsports.com
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In this episode of the show, Mark Renneson takes listener questions about technique, tactics, rules and etiquette. Is it ok to catch balls that are flying long? How do you get more power on your drive? Can you blow the ball over the net?
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International (promo code PROBLEMS)
Body rotation on drives
Personal Video Analysis
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Is the PB instructor market saturated? How do I handle a player who is hopeless? I've got 6 people and just one court -- what's the best way to manage them? Is teaming up with another pro to offer lessons a good idea?
Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson answers these questions and more on this episode of the show.
Don't forget to check out Pickleball Coaching International
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We're back from the 2018 USAPA Nationals! In this episode of the show, Mark Renneson talks about 3 of his takeaways from the tournament.
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Live from the 2018 USAPA Nationals in Indian Wells California! Mark Renneson from Third Shot Sports tells you about 10 things you can do to perform better at a pickleball tournament.
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Should you become a certified coach? How should you handle onlookers watching your lessons? How do you get your students to practice what you preach? In this spcial 'coaching' edition of Pickleball Problems, Third Shot Sports coach Mark Renneson addresses some of the issues instructors have to deal with. This is part 1 in a 3 part series!
Resources mentioned:
Pickleball Coaching International
Why I'm Not a Certified Pickleball Coach
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The Tournament of Champions is on this week in Utah. And in honour of that event, we're talking about what it takes to be a champ no matter what your skill level.
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Live from his car in Vancouver BC, Mark talks about 3 things you can do right away to be a more effective PB team.
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In this episode of the show Mark answers listeners' questins about whether it is best to start people off with singles, whether pickleball cruises are any good, and why someone is doing just fine in practice, but loses all confidence in matches. Enjoy!
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In this bonus edition of the show, Mark talks about three keys things you can do to be better at practicing.
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In this episode of the show Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson answers questions bout limiting the liklihood your opponents will lob, dealing with really wide dinks, and why it looks like the pros aren't doing anything with their serves and returns.
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Friendly Kate joins Mark at the 2018 Western Canadian Nationals to read some of the emails we've received. What should you do if you received a bad PB lesson? Is drinking beer before a match ok?When your opponents are at the baseline should you keep them back or make them run? Mark answers all these questions plus plays a game of "Good Idea, Bad Idea".
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In this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark answers questions from callers about switching hands, putting away smashes, using spin on your third shot drops and more.
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What should you do if somene insists (incorrectly) that your serve is illegal? What kind of ball machine should you get? Is the continental grip really best? Are you allowed to do practice swings before you serve? In this episode of Pickleball Problems, host Mark Renneson takes listener calls and solves your pickleball problems.
Have a problem you'd like to share? Leave your message at 1-833-PICKLE-B (742-5532). And don't forget to use the promo code PROBLEMS when buying our Drill Guides at thirdshotsports.com
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On most episodes of this show, Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson answers your questions about PB. In this episode, however, Mark invites PB superstar Tyson McGuffin to weigh in. They talk about preparing for the US Open, Tyson's relationship with coach Morgan Evans, as well as all sorts of issues that rec players encounter Enjoy!
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Annoyed with the guy who hits too hard? Tired of losing to great lobbers? Want to know how to coach beginning players? In this episode Mark and 'Freindly Kate' are live in Hawaii for their semi-annual staff meetings. Kate reads out various emails we've received about your Pickleball Problems and Mark answers them one by one.
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In this episode of the show Mark Renneson explains why your easy high volleys are ending up in the net. He also talks about great uses for rally scoring, deals with an ethical dillema, and sits down with Kyle Yates to talk partner-picking and more.
Mentioned in this episode:
Kyle often coaches at the US Open Pickleball Academy in Naples, Florida.
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We're switching it up this week! While we normally answer listener calls, this week Mark tells you what he wishes that all pickleball players knew.
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How far over should you play at the NVZ? How do you improve your lefty partner's backhand? Can a wooden paddle actually be better than graphite?
Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson answers these questions and more. Call us at 1-833-PICKLEB (742-5532) to leave your own question.
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Mentioned in this episode:
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Third Shot Sports Personal Video Analysis
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Co-ordination drills
In this week's show Mark answers questions about returning lobs, index fingers on paddles, and explains why thinking of the apex is a dumb way to hit drops. More goodness at thirdshotsports.com.
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How to overcome a weak backhand? Should forehand always take the middle? What can you say to a doubles partner who refuses to come up to the kitchen?
Mark Renneson from Third Shot Sports tackles these questions on our first episode of Pickleball Problems. Get expert advice from one of pickleball's top coaches. Have a question? Leave your message at 1-833-PICKLEB (742-5532)
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