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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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Nov 5, 2022
Nov 5, 2022
13 min
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?
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Sep 23, 2022
Sep 23, 2022
12 min
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!
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PCI in Australia - pciaustralia.com October 4-16
Sep 16, 2022
Sep 16, 2022
18 min
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.
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk Halo Paddle (TBA)
Aug 20, 2022
Aug 20, 2022
12 min
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.
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Pickleball Coaching International
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Aug 16, 2022
Aug 16, 2022
20 min
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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Jul 18, 2022
Jul 18, 2022
6 min
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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Jul 6, 2022
Jul 6, 2022
13 min
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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Jul 2, 2022
Jul 2, 2022
7 min
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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Jun 25, 2022
Jun 25, 2022
6 min
What happens when a pickleball coach isn't able to follow her lesson plan?
Jun 7, 2022
Jun 7, 2022
10 min
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.