Third Shot Rants

Howard and Gina talk about her coaching origin story. Gina’s coaching journey Prior work life Elon RPO certification  Professional career as coach Closing remarks Contact info for Gina as coach: gtpicklecoach@gmail.com CRBN 10 percent discount code: use code CRBNTEN at https://www.crbnpickleball.com/CRBNTEN   Send questions and comments, including voice recordings, about the show to: thirdshotrant...

Howard and Gina tell you about different open play courts in the Chicago area that they’re familiar with.   Information on open play courts below. This is based on our best understanding. Reported typical open play times are very rough and will vary from day to day.  Please email thirdshotrants@gmail.com with corrections and comments.   Horner Park (Chicago) Typical open play times: weekdays 9-11...

Howard and Gina catch up with top pickleball professional, Vivian Glozman, in advance of her upcoming visit to Chicago to host some clinics March 31 to April 3. Updates from Vivian Trips to Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam APP tournament in Seattle Experiences touring and giving clinics Dining while traveling One of Vivian’s favorite places, Ba Na Hills Vietnam: https://vietnam.travel/things-to-do/10-wa...

Howard and Gina talk to DUPR CEO Tito Machado, again, about the DUPR Reset.  You can also watch our video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJmE0mzxpEo   DUPR Reset Background, see also https://www.dupr.com/reset Will rating during the Reset be reported? Is your starting rating based on your prior DUPR rating? How is the reliability score determined? Why have a Reset and ignore the prior...

Howard and Gina continue with listener feedback. We cover additional etiquette questions and discuss a little bit of feedback on DUPR. Please check out our Third Shot Rants Merch Shop: https://cottonbureau.com/people/third-shot-rants Paddle rack etiquette continued More pickle etiquette Sharing court time on Chicago public courts Retrieving balls from adjacent courts Partner communication Sending...

Howard and Gina finally get around to listener feedback.  We give an update on the challenge court controversy at Grant Park. Then we talk about paddle rack etiquette, how much to mix at open play, and kitchen violations. Please check out our Third Shot Rants Merch Shop: https://cottonbureau.com/people/third-shot-rants Grant Park challenge court controversy update. Paddle rack etiquette Mixing at...

Howard and Gina talk about everyone’s favorite shot, the lob.  We talk about our lob journeys, when it’s okay to lob, and Gina gives some coaching tips for lobbing. In the aftershow, we discuss what happened when we finally get started with our bar game olympics challenge. Please check out our Third Shot Rants Merch Shop: https://cottonbureau.com/people/third-shot-rants Howard and Gina’s lob journ...

Howard and Gina can’t stop talking about DUPR even though Howard doesn’t even have a DUPR. We give our best DUPR advice, including some thoughts about what to watch out for in a partner. (It’s not what you might think.) Also, please buy our merch, even though we don’t make any money from it. Third Shot Rants Merch Shop, free shipping until Monday Dec 1 with code THANKYOU25: https://cottonbureau.co...

Howard and Gina interview DUPR CEO Tito Machado. Tito announces news about DUPR subscores that are coming soon. And we talk to Tito about the new algorithm and whether DUPR ratings are comparable across gender, age, and geography. We also announce our Third Shot Rants merch shop!   Third Shot Rants Merch Shop: https://cottonbureau.com/people/third-shot-rants Feedback on the new algorithm Are DUPR...

Howard and Gina discuss everyone’s favorite topic, DUPR ratings and reliability scores–how they work, the new algorithm, whether they’re accurate, whether men’s and women’s ratings are comparable. Basics of DUPR DUPR Rating Reliability Index Where to play DUPR matches New algorithm Rating can go down with a win Pros/cons Are DUPR ratings accurate? Our impressions DUPR Biomes DUPRs in Hong Kong Are...

Howard and Gina interview Rich Green, founder of SPF, the first pickleball club in Chicago. Rich discusses his personal pickleball origin story and SPF’s. Rich announces some exciting SPF news.   Rich’s origin story SPF’s origin story SPF news Honey Butter Beach Club at SPF Operating challenges for club owners Closing remarks Coaches Corner: beginner lessons CRBN TruFoam Waves paddle launched Sept...

Howard and Gina interview top pickleball professional, Vivian Glozman.   Vivian’s pickleball origin story Becoming a pickleball pro Life as a pickleball pro Pickleball and life advice from Vivian Closing remarks Three and me sessions with Gina CRBN TruFoam Waves paddle launches September 25. Howard has one pre-launch that listeners can try!   Please follow and rate our show! Vivian Glozman Bio   R...

Howard and Gina talk about whether targeting a weaker player is an acceptable strategy. Targeting Games with inexperienced players at open play Competitive open play Closed invite only groups Leagues Tournaments Bodybagging Closing remarks Please follow and rate our show! Learn how to lob from Gina! CRBN TruFoam Waves paddle launches September 25. Howard should have one pre-launch!   Resources: Co...

Gina talks about her APP week and Howard joins her at APP on Saturday. APP Chicago Volunteering at APP Third Shot Rant: poorly organized amateur brackets Watching pro pickleball Closing remarks: please rate and follow our show! Notes:  We were told that the APP entry fee was approximately $145 per person and that APP did not refund the fee for the 3.5 women's doubles bracket we discussed but did o...

Howard and Gina explain the Grant Park challenge court controversy, give their views, and describe their field trip experience. Grant Park–the park and the pickleball courts Challenge Court Controversy Closing remarks: please rate and follow our show and tell your friends! Resources: Contact info for Gina as coach: gtpicklecoach@gmail.com Send questions and comments, including voice recordings, ab...

Howard and Gina preview what their pickleball podcast will cover, describe their personal origin stories, and rant a bit about people who don't know the rules at open play. Introduction to our podcast Howard and Gina’s personal journeys into pickleball Pickle Peeves: people who don’t know the rules but like to argue about them anyway Closing remarks   Resources: Contact info for Gina as coach: gtp...