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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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Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
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 Halo Paddle (TBA)
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
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
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The Fake News About Drops (video)
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
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
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Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
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.
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Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
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.
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Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
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.
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Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
What happens when a pickleball coach isn't able to follow her lesson plan?
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
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.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
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!
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
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.