Is it poor sportsmanship to aim for your opponent’s body? How can you get the absolute sharpest angles on your serves? Coach Mark Renneson, owner of Third Shot Sports in Collingwood, Ontario, joins Chris to answer these listener questions and others. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest […]
The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen
018: Are You Really a 4.0?
Is the pickleball rating system so flawed that people commonly play above and below their actual skill levels? Chris talks with USAPA Ambassadors Mike Hoxie and Linda Einsiedler about the system and what changes can be made to improve its accuracy. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. Click Here […]
017: Court Conversion, Paddle Mods & Infinite Kitchen Lines
Does the kitchen line extend around the world? Can you legally alter your paddle? How do you convince local Parks & Rec officials to convert a seldom-used tennis court into two sought-after pickleball courts? Chris is joined by USAPA Ambassadors Mickey Collins, Mike Hoxie and Linda Einsiedler to answer listener questions. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study […]
016: Favorite Equipment
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 […]