Pickleball Problems

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Pickleball Problems episodes

November 05, 2022 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 almost immediately after hitting the court.

This low barrier to entry also means that we see pretty wide variations of technique (i.e. how people use their body and paddle). Drop in on your local courts and you'll see a plethora of different grips people use to hold their paddle. You'll see some people prepare for the ball in a sideways position and others who are almost always facing forward. You'll notice some players using two hands on their backhands and others who only use one.
And the thing is, even with these different approaches to technique, players can be seen to be having fun and success on the court. So this naturally leads to the question: what counts as 'good' technique?
Mentioned in the show:
Selkirk TV
Pickleball Coaching International
14 min
September 23, 2022 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, Franny wants to know how to help her player have a better set up and we announce our trip to Australia!

Mentioned in this show:
PCI in Australia - pciaustralia.com October 4-16
Selkirk TV
13 min
September 16, 2022 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 skill level? What is a semi-western grip anyway? On this episode of Pickleball Problems Mark Renneson makes understanding grips a little easier.
Mentioned in this episode
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
Selkirk Halo Paddle (TBA)
TrakItHub.com

19 min
August 20, 2022 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 question of why Don's drops aren't doing the trick.

Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
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The Fake News About Drops (video)

13 min
August 16, 2022 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 beliefs about about pickleball strategy and coaching.
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Mentioned in this episode:
When Dinking is Dumb
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Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
21 min
July 18, 2022 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, Mark explains why.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
7 min
July 06, 2022 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 which one to select.
Mentioned in the show:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
14 min
July 02, 2022 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 game right away.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pickleball Coaching International
Selkirk TV
8 min
June 25, 2022 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?

7 min
June 07, 2022 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. Be lazy with it, and you'll sound just like every other coach.

In this episode Mark shares some of his favourite pickleball clinic themes.
11 min

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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…