Pickleball Problems

Is the PB instructor market saturated? How do I handle a player who is hopeless? I've got 6 people and just one court -- what's the best way to manage them? Is teaming up with another pro to offer lessons a good idea?  Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson answers these questions and more on this episode of the show.  Don't forget to check out Pickleball Coaching International   Need help with...

We're back from the 2018 USAPA Nationals! In this episode of the show, Mark Renneson talks about 3 of his takeaways from the tournament.    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! Affiliate disclaimer:...

Live from the 2018 USAPA Nationals in Indian Wells California! Mark Renneson from Third Shot Sports tells you about 10 things you can do to perform better at a pickleball tournament.    Attention PB Coaches!!!! Don't forget to check out Pickleball Coaching International for some amazing resources. Use the promo code PROBLEMS to save $10!   Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that...

Should you become a certified coach? How should you handle onlookers watching your lessons? How do you get your students to practice what you preach? In this spcial 'coaching' edition of Pickleball Problems, Third Shot Sports coach Mark Renneson addresses some of the issues instructors have to deal with. This is part 1 in a 3 part series! Resources mentioned: Pickleball Coaching International Why...

The Tournament of Champions is on this week in Utah. And in honour of that event, we're talking about what it takes to be a champ no matter what your skill level.    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 Spor...

Live from his car in Vancouver BC, Mark talks about 3 things you can do right away to be a more effective PB team.    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! Affiliate disclaimer: Keep in mind that we m...

In this episode of the show Mark answers listeners' questins about whether it is best to start people off with singles, whether pickleball cruises are any good, and why someone is doing just fine in practice, but loses all confidence in matches. Enjoy!   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...

In this bonus edition of the show, Mark talks about three keys things you can do to be better at practicing.    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! Affiliate disclaimer: Keep in mind that we may rec...

In this episode of the show Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson answers questions bout limiting the liklihood your opponents will lob, dealing with really wide dinks, and why it looks like the pros aren't doing anything with their serves and returns.    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, yo...

Friendly Kate joins Mark at the 2018 Western Canadian Nationals to read some of the emails we've received. What should you do if you received a bad PB lesson? Is drinking beer before a match ok? When your opponents are at the baseline should you keep them back or make them run? Mark answers all these questions plus plays a game of "Good Idea, Bad Idea".    Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here...

In this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark answers questions from callers about switching hands, putting away smashes, using spin on your third shot drops and more.    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 S...

What should you do if somene insists (incorrectly) that your serve is illegal? What kind of ball machine should you get? Is the continental grip really best? Are you allowed to do practice swings before you serve? In this episode of Pickleball Problems, host Mark Renneson takes listener calls and solves your pickleball problems.  Have a problem you'd like to share? Leave your message at 1-833-PICK...

On most episodes of this show, Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson answers your questions about PB. In this episode, however, Mark invites PB superstar Tyson McGuffin to weigh in. They talk about preparing for the US Open, Tyson's relationship with coach Morgan Evans, as well as all sorts of issues that rec players encounter  Enjoy!   Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand tha...

Annoyed with the guy who hits too hard? Tired of losing to great lobbers? Want to know how to coach beginning players? In this episode Mark and 'Freindly Kate' are live in Hawaii for their semi-annual staff meetings. Kate reads out various emails we've received about your Pickleball Problems and Mark answers them one by one.    Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer t...

In this episode of the show Mark Renneson explains why your easy high volleys are ending up in the net. He also talks about great uses for rally scoring, deals with an ethical dillema, and sits down with Kyle Yates to talk partner-picking and more.    Mentioned in this episode: Kyle often coaches at the US Open Pickleball Academy in Naples, Florida.    Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s t...

We're switching it up this week! While we normally answer listener calls, this week Mark tells you what he wishes that all pickleball players knew.    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! Affiliate d...

How far over should you play at the NVZ? How do you improve your lefty partner's backhand? Can a wooden paddle actually be better than graphite? Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson answers these questions and more. Call us at 1-833-PICKLEB (742-5532) to leave your own question.   Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our...

In this week's show Mark answers questions about returning lobs, index fingers on paddles, and explains why thinking of the apex is a dumb way to hit drops. More goodness at thirdshotsports.com .  Have your own Pickleball Problem? Give us a call at 1-833-PICKLEB (742-5532)   Need help with Hydration & Recovery? Here’s the brand that we prefer to use: Jigsaw Health. And when you use our code to mak...

How to overcome a weak backhand? Should forehand always take the middle? What can you say to a doubles partner who refuses to come up to the kitchen?  Mark Renneson from Third Shot Sports  tackles these questions on our first episode of Pickleball Problems. Get expert advice from one of pickleball's top coaches. Have a question? Leave your message at 1-833-PICKLEB (742-5532)    Need help with Hydr...