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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!
Episodes

Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
16 min
Are you being asked to play pickleball with someone you'd rather not? Mark Renneson helps you navigate this sticky situation.
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Jul 12, 2020
Jul 12, 2020
52 min
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
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Pickleball Coaching International

Jun 30, 2020
Jun 30, 2020
26 min
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
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.

Jun 9, 2020
Jun 9, 2020
15 min
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.
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.

May 16, 2020
May 16, 2020
27 min
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:
Article: Why I'm Not a Certified PB Coach
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.

May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
11 min
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!
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.

Apr 24, 2020
Apr 24, 2020
9 min
In this episode of the show Mark talks about why you shouldn't be scared of the lob.
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.

Apr 20, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
3 min
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.
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.

Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020
10 min
In this episode of the show Mark talks poaching! When is it ok? When is it rude? How do you know?
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.

Mar 17, 2020
Mar 17, 2020
19 min
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.
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