Are you attached to your paddle the way Linus is attached to his blanket? Are there other pieces of equipment that could help your game? Chris talks with USAPA Ambassadors Carol Amos, Mike Hoxie and Linda Einsiedler about their favorite pickleball gear. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s […]
015: Are We Having Fun Yet?
Do you find yourself having more fun playing pickleball on some days and less on others? Is it due to outside forces, or is it just you? Chris is joined by USAPA Ambassadors Linda Einsiedler and Mike Hoxie, both in Portland — except one’s in Maine, the other in Oregon — to discuss the little things that […]
014: Preventing Pickleball Injuries with Justin Rodgers
Justin Rodgers, 5.0 gold medalist and licensed physical therapist, talks with Chris about common pickleball injuries — how to prevent them and what to do when they happen. Justin also shares his recipe for The World’s Best Ice Pack. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. […]
013: Should You Be Stacking?
Is stacking for serves and returns worth the extra trouble and confusion? Many say it is. Chris is joined by Justin Rodgers, Gold Medal winner (with Dave Weinbach) of this year’s Grand Canyon State Games, and Mark Renneson from Third Shot Sports to discuss the pros and cons of stacking and how to determine if […]
012: Intense Pickleball with Deb Harrison (Part 2)
What’s the best way to beat a banger? Chris continues his conversation with Coach Deb Harrison, multiple gold medal winner and Florida’s Pickleball Athlete of The Decade, who reveals how to defeat players who want to stay back and hit nothing but hard shots. Deb also compares the women’s game to the men’s game, and offers her […]
011: Intense Pickleball with Deb Harrison (Part 1)
Coach Deb Harrison, multiple gold medal winner and Florida’s Pickleball Athlete of The Decade, shares some valuable lessons with Chris on footwork at the kitchen line, serve selection, split-stepping and more, all taken straight from her highly-acclaimed Intense Pickleball Camp. Also, Paul from Minnesota wins a free portable net from PickleballPaddlesPlus.com. Plus, be sure and […]
010: Yellow Paddles, Lob Switches and More
Should yellow paddles and shirts be outlawed? When should you retrieve a lob and when should your partner get it? How can you avoid getting “dropped on” if your knees slow you down? Chris is joined by Wayne Muggli and Melissa McCurley to answer these listener questions and more. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study […]
009: Smart Pickleball with Prem Carnot
Prem Carnot, author of Smart Pickleball, tells Chris about a serve technique that’ll drive your opponent even further back from the baseline, plus a great rule-of-thumb as to when to cover the line and when to cover the middle. Prem also shares an exciting personal announcement! Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 […]