Where do you rate and how do you advance to the next level?  Prem Carnot, The Pickleball Guru, gives Chris several tips from his free self-assessment and improvement guide and plays an informative excerpt from the new audiobook version of his bestseller, Smart Pickleball. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. […]

How is pickleball different in Europe?  What can French, English or Spanish pickleball players learn from American players, and vice-versa?  Prem Carnot, The Pickleball Guru and author of Smart Pickleball tells Chris about his recent European coaching tour! Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. Click Here […]

Coach Mark Renneson tells Chris how the pickleball community came together to make sure he was able to attend The Nationals after Rob Elliot and Brian Staub urged him to find a way, and what he’s doing both physically and mentally to prepare for pickleball’s biggest tournament ever! Plus, be sure and download your FREE […]

Someone calls the wrong score — when can you stop play? What happens if the ball hits the base of the middle post on a portable net?  How long before you can finally step into the kitchen to regain your balance? Chris gets help from Linda Einsiedler, Carol Amos and Kathy Getto to answer these pickleball rules questions and others. Plus, be […]

What equipment should a newbie invest in?  Is there a conflict of interest when a USAPA Ambassador reps a paddle line?  Chris is joined by Denise Donald from South New Jersey and Mickey Collins from Kansas City, both USAPA Ambassadors, to answer these questions and more. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 […]

Do you spend more time rounding up pickleballs than actually playing?  Ever show up to the courts and you’re the only one there?  Carol Amos, Kathy Getto and Linda Einsiedler share solutions with Chris for these pickleball problems and others. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. […]

Can you actually have too many options to play pickleball in your town?  What are some tried and true methods to grow the sport locally?  USAPA Ambassadors Mickey Collins from Kansas City and Denise Donald from South New Jersey tell Chris what they do to spread the word about pickleball in their communities. Plus, be sure […]

Do we finally have a pickleball that can be used indoors and outdoors?  What other equipment should be a must-have in your bag?  USAPA Ambassadors Linda Einsiedler from Portland, ME and Mickey Collins from Kansas City give Chris their thoughts. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest […]

Should you always avoid hitting a backhand?  Do bangers get a bad rap?  Coach Mark Renneson from Third Shot Sports in Collingwood, Ontario exposes more myths and describes what it was like playing against Rob Elliot, Brian Staub and Phil Bagley in the recent Eastern Canadian Pickleball Championships. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top […]

Another week, another major pickleball tournament in an another city!  Chris checks in with “the hardest working people in the pickleball business,” Melissa McCurley and Greg Thompson from PickleballTournaments.com, who share their wildest tournament experiences this summer and offer tips to those planning to attend The Tournament of Champions and The Nationals. Plus, be sure and […]