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In this episode of the show, Mark looks at the two-handed backhand and why so many more players are using it. Let’s talk the merits of the double-hander!

In this episode of the show Mark talks about why you shouldn’t be scared of the lob.

We’ve been slacking a little with this podcast lately. But no longer! Expect more frequent episodes! Also, here’s a way to help your favourite PB coach.

In this episode of the show Mark talks poaching! When is it ok? When is it rude? How do you know?

What’s safe? What’s not? On this episode of the show, Mark talks with Dr. Anne Matlow about playing pickleball in the time of COVID-19. She’s Professor of Medicine, Paediatrics, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. She is a retired infectious disease physician who was on Ontario’s provincial advisory committee during the SARS outbreak of 2003.

On this episode of the show Mark Renneson talks with doubles dream team Riley and Lindsey Newman about what is bringing them so much success on the court and why their controversial style of play is so effective.

Parks, community centres, country clubs. When you think about where pickleball gets played and taught you probably imagine these kinds of facilities. But when Roger BelAir thinks about the sport, he’s more likely to think about razor wire and surveillance cameras. That’s because Roger teaches pickleball inside America’s prisons.

New ways to indicate “not ready”. Hydration breaks re-defined. Sneaky serves and more! There have been some significant changes to the official rules of pickleball that go into effect January 15, 2019. Mark Renneson speaks with referee Don Stanley about some of the key rules that will impact rec and tournament players alike.