Pickleball Problems

<p>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. </p> <p> </p> <p>Also mentioned in the show:</p>...

<p>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...

<p>We were at the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships in Dallas Texas. Here are a few things we noticed from the pros. </p> <p>Mentioned in the show:</p> <p>Pickleball Coaching International</p> <p>Selkirk TV</p>

<p>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...

<p>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!</p> <p>Mentioned in the show:</p>...

<p>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? </p> <p> </p> <p>Mentioned in the show:</p> <p>Pickleball Coaching International</p>...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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.</p> <p>Mentioned in the show:</p>...

<p>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. </p> <p>Mentioned in the show:</p>...

<p>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...