Pickleball Problems

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?    Mentioned in this show: 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! Mentioned in the show: 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. Mentioned in the show: Pickleball Coaching International Selkirk TV

In this episode of the show we look at different grips and evaluate the pros and cons of each.  Mentioned in the show: 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....

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! Mentioned in the show: 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?    Mentioned in the show: 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. I...

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...

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...

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 contextualiz...

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...   Mentioned in the show: Pickleball Coaching International...

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?   Mentioned in the show: Pickleball Coaching International Selkirk TV Join Ma...

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. Mentioned in the show: 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: Pickl...

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.    Mentioned in this episode: 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 ev...