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Pickleball Problems
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 adva...
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EP 94: What to do with your third shots?
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? Somet...
EP 93: Starting Strong
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...
Ep 92: Your Best Pickleball Advice (Part 1)
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 show...
EP 91: Should I Switch Grips When Playing Pickleball?
In this episode of the show we look at different grips and evaluate the pros and cons of each.
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Ep 90: Our Horrible Pickleball Experience with Bob
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...
EP 89: Three Pickleball Power Moves for Beginners (and you!)
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 atten...
EP 88: Mark’s Tour to China: Courtside Wisdom Live from the Airport!
In Episode 88, Mark Renneson shares insights from his recent coaching trip to China. Amidst the pressure of respect, he turns clashes in teaching styl...
EP 87: Pickleball Nationals - 3 Takeaways
We were at the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships in Dallas Texas. Here are a few things we noticed from the pros.
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EP 86: How to Make Your Pickleball Lessons Fun -- and Why!
Whether you're a seasoned coach or a novice instructor, one thing remains constant: the importance of making pickleball lessons fun. While technical s...
Ep 85: 4 Tips to Crush Bangers
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...
EP 84: How Pickleball Saved Her Life
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?
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EP 83: AreYour Pickleball Lessons Active Enough?
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 Pa...
EP 82: Does Your Pickleball Coach Care?
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 S...
EP 81: Your Pickleball Warm-Up Sucks
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...
EP 80: Coaching with Context
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,...
EP: 79 3 More Pickleball Myths
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 i...
EP 78: Why Would You Dink with Two Hands?
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 j...
EP 77: 5 Hard Truths About Pickleball
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 tr...
EP 76: Handling the Spin Master
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 defeat...
EP 75: Five Skills to Win More Pickleball Points
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 rall...
EP 74: Death of the Continental Grip
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...
EP 73: 5 Reasons Your Pickleball Game Isn’t Improving
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 coa...
EP 72: 7 Things Pro Pickleball Players Do Better Than You
Have you ever wondered what it is that makes the best pickleball players so, well, good? Professional pickleball coach Mark Renneson has compiled a qu...
EP 71: When Your Pickleball Game Has Just One Speed
A listener asks how she can help a pickleball player who can only ever seem to hit the ball fast.
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EP 70: In Praise of the Short Return of Serve
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...
EP 69: 3 Tips for Better Backhands!
If you are a pickleball player there is a good chance that you hate hitting backhands. On this episode of Pickleball Problems, host Mark Renneson give...
EP: 68 Pickeball Coaching - It’s Who You Pretend to Be
In this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark Renneson talks about why some coaches are great and others are so-so (hint: it's not about what they know)...
EP 67: PICKLED Was Ridiculous -- and That’s OK!
Recently Stephen Colbert hosted a celebrity pickleball tournament that was shown on CBS during prime time. It was a fundraiser for Comic Relief. Many...
EP 66: 5 Things We Get Wrong About Pickleball Strategy
Good pickleball requires good strategy. In this episode of the show, Mark discusses some of the most common strategy errors people make on the pickleb...
EP 65: How NOT to Handle a Bad Call
How should you deal with a bad call when playing a pickleball match? Live from 2022 Nationals, Mark Renneson talks about some problems and solutions. ...
Ep 64: What counts as good pickleball technique?
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...
EP 63: How to Deal with an Aggressive Poacher
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, Fran...
EP 62: Pickleball Grips - What You Need To Know
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 skil...
Ep. 61: Why my drops don’t work in matches
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 que...
EP 60: Rethinking Two Pickleball Beliefs
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 bel...
EP 59: Why you should return serve with your backhand.
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, Mar...
Ep 58: Drop, Drive or Lob (and how to decide)?
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 wh...
Ep 57: 3 Things to Play Better Pickleball Right Away
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 g...
EP 56: When the Perfect is the Enemy of the Good
What happens when a pickleball coach isn't able to follow her lesson plan?
EP 55: The Best Pickleball Clinic Themes
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....