Pickleball Radio

Matt Staub shares how he decides when to stay back and when to move up to the NVZ, how the US Open Pickleball Championships will be different than any tournament out west, and what rules changes might need to be implemented to protect the future of pickleball. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top […]

Tournament of Champions Gold Medalist Matt Staub reveals his new third shot strategy, what he learned from his dad (National Champion Brian Staub), and tells Chris and Mark Renneson the most important factor in developing a dangerous backhand. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. Click […]

Are you a banger and either don’t know it, or won’t admit it?  Do you suffer from banger-phobia?  Chris and Mark Renneson discuss all things banger-related, and are joined by Poach Pickleball’s Matt Staub. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. Click Here To Join PBX […]

How do you play a winning soft game?  Gigi LeMaster shares her philosophy, and is joined by surprise guest Sarah Ansboury, her partner in capturing the title, USAPA National Women’s Doubles Champion (and who graciously accepted our invitation to come on the show in honor of Gigi’s 25th Anniversary). Plus, be sure and download your FREE […]

What will pickleball look like 5 years from now?  Will we ever see another pickleball dynasty like Jennifer Lucore and Alex Hamner?  National Women’s Open Doubles Champion Gigi LeMaster shares her thoughts with Chris and Mark Renneson. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. Click Here […]

Pickleball Magazine publisher Wayne Dollard tells Chris how he discovered the sport, his favorite paddles, what pickleball and paddle tennis have in common, what you can expect in future issues, and how you can get a discount subscription to our new favorite magazine! Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s […]

What’s the best way to play a lob? What’s the latest on USAPA-approved balls for tournaments? When can you legally hit the ball into the net and actually win the point? Top coaches Prem Carnot and Mark Renneson are joined by District Ambassador Linda Einsiedler to answer these questions and more. Plus, be sure and […]

Are you risking injury by warming up improperly?  Do compression sleeves help?  Has the word “start” been banned from the game?  Mark Renneson, Dr. Allan Rosenthal, and USAPA Ambassadors Linda Einsiedler and Margie Davenport join Chris to answer these questions and more. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s […]

When you lace up to head to the courts, are you making the most common mistake doctors see time and again? How often should you replace your court shoes, and what’s the best time of day to shop for them?  Podiatrist and pickleball fanatic Dr. Allan Rosenthal joins Chris, along with Prem Carnot, The Pickleball Guru, […]

What’s the best way to play a lob?  How do you stave off fatigue?  What’s a unique way to keep pickleballs from cracking in winter?  Prem Carnot, The Pickleball Guru, answers questions from callers around the US as we debut the new interactive, live-audience format for The Pickleball Show, which includes polls and quizzes. Plus, be […]

What does the tournament landscape look like for 2016?  What new tournaments should you be aware of?  Melissa McCurley and Greg Thompson of PickleballTournaments.com share the latest tournament news with Chris, as well as tips on how you can run your own tournament like clockwork. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 […]

How do you play aggressive, take-no-prisoners pickleball and still play smart?  Prem Carnot and Mark Renneson tell Chris when to go on the offensive and dominate the point, instead of just patiently waiting for the other side to make a mistake. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. […]

Two top pickleball coaches meet for the first time and discuss pickleball etiquette, both on the court and off.  Prem Carnot, The Pickleball Guru, and Third Shot Sports’ Mark Renneson tell Chris their coaching philosophies, and the techniques they use to bring out the best in their students. Plus, be sure and download your FREE […]

Two top pickleball coaches meet for the first time and discuss pickleball etiquette, both on the court and off.  Prem Carnot, The Pickleball Guru, and Third Shot Sports’ Mark Renneson give Chris their opinion on how you should approach players better than you are, as well as other tips to play above your current skill level. […]

Deb Harrison, one of pickleball’s greatest players and coaches, generously shares with Chris her latest breakthrough discoveries involving ready position, half-volleys and the all-important third shot. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. Click Here To Join PBX Club — It’s FREE! Links mentioned in this episode: […]

Are you heading to The 2016 USAPA Nationals VIII next November, or maybe The US Open Pickleball Championships in April?  Top player and coach Mark Renneson tells Chris what he learned on-court at Nationals VII, and what you need to know to play your best in the upcoming major pickleball tournaments. Plus, be sure and download […]

Announcer Wayne Muggli, The John Madden of Pickleball, along with Mark Renneson of Third Shot Sports, join Chris to discuss the best of the 2015 USAPA Nationals VII, including venue, refs, players, equipment and how the sport is evolving as we look forward to the 2016 USAPA Nationals VIII and beyond. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study […]

Matthew Blom, Gold Medalist in the 2015 USAPA Nationals VII Open Men’s Doubles (along with partner Daniel Moore), shares with Chris his thoughts on pickleball as an access point into our minds and how proper mindset leads to both national championships and personal fulfillment in this encore presentation of their conversation that first aired in June. Plus, […]

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 […]