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Join Mark Renneson on ’Pickleball Problems,’ the go-to podcast for pickleball aficionados. With a blend of wit and wisdom, Mark dives deep into the game’s nuances, offering actionable insights to help you overcome common challenges and elevate your play. From mastering the basics to fine-tuning advanced strategies, no topic is off-limits. Have a burning question or a pickleball conundrum? Mark Renneson answers your questions about all things pickleball. Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to mark@thirdshotsports.com for a chance to have your query featured on the show. Tune in and get ready to solve your pickleball problems like a pro!
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 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.
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Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 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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Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 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.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 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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Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 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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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 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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Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 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.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Join Mark in Turks and Caicos Dec 2-9, 2023
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
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.
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Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
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.
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Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
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: