Pickleball Radio

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Confused by the serve rules?  Think somebody you play with is serving illegally? Chris is joined by legendary referee Wayne Muggli, along with Melissa McCurley, to remove all doubt regarding legal and illegal pickleball serves.  They also establish an easy, 3-step system you can use with confidence the next time you step onto the court — just […]

Are you trying to win using pickleball strategies and tactics that are actually myths?  Coach Mark Renneson exposes long-held beliefs he thinks might be holding you back.  Mark is owner of Third Shot Sports in Collingwood, Ontario.  He’s been coaching tennis (and now pickleball) for 18 years, and he’s only 33. As a new generation of pickleball players emerges, […]

Coach Mo joins Chris again to share more fundamentals of winning pickleball, including lob strategies and serve technique. We also talk with Tim from Edwardsville, IL, winner of a free paddle of his choice, and reveal how you can win a portable net system from PickleballPaddlesPlus.com. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips […]

Chris welcomes Coach Mo to the show, who reveals the most important elements to playing winning pickleball and discusses his contribution to the 1980 “Miracle On Ice” Olympic hockey team.  Also, Dave from Rochester rants about the bad sportsmanship exhibited toward beginner female players. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips […]

Legendary referee Wayne Muggli tells Chris about the time he almost stopped a match due to unsportsmanlike conduct and offers advice on proper tournament etiquette. Also, Nick from Virginia vents his frustrations over the name of our sport and its origin story. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From Pickleball’s 3 Greatest Coaches. […]

Chris is joined by Melissa and Greg from PickleballTournaments.com, who share stories of bad behavior from previous pickleball tournaments, while offering advice every player should know to have the most enjoyable tournament experience possible.  Also, how you can win a free paddle of your choice from PickleballPaddlesPlus.com. Plus, be sure and download your FREE quick-study guide, Top 10 Tips From […]

Chris talks with Gale Leach, author of The Art of Pickleball.  Gale shares her insights on grips, proper positioning at the no-volley zone, her favorite warm-up routine and more.  She also reveals her readers’ biggest pet peeve. A big thank you to our listeners for taking the debut episode of The Pickleball Show to the #1 position […]

Welcome to the first episode of The Pickleball Show! This show is dedicated to helping you play better pickleball, while having even more fun and meeting new friends who share your passion for this great game.  This is the place to learn pickleball tips, tricks and strategies, find out about the latest equipment and upcoming tournaments […]