Pickleball Problems

Mark & Tyson talk about preparing for the US Open, Tyson’s relationship with coach Morgan Evans, as well as all sorts of issues that rec players encounter.

Annoyed with the guy who hits too hard? Tired of losing to great lobbers? Want to know how to coach beginning players? In this episode Mark and ‘Freindly Kate’ are live in Hawaii for their semi-annual staff meetings. Kate reads out various emails we’ve received about your Pickleball Problems and Mark answers them one by one.

In this episode of the show Mark Renneson explains why your easy high volleys are ending up in the net. He also talks about great uses for rally scoring, deals with an ethical dillema, and sits down with Kyle Yates to talk partner-picking and more.

We’re switching it up this week! While we normally answer listener calls, this week Mark tells you what he wishes that all pickleball players knew.

How far over should you play at the NVZ? How do you improve your lefty partner’s backhand? Can a wooden paddle actually be better than graphite?

In this week’s show Mark answers questions about returning lobs, index fingers on paddles, and explains why thinking of the apex is a dumb way to hit drops. More goodness at thirdshotsports.com.

How to overcome a weak backhand? Should forehand always take the middle? What can you say to a doubles partner who refuses to come up to the kitchen?