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Pickleball Into Fall
  • New Video: Boost Your Smash
  • Article: Why I'm Not Certified - by Mark Renneson
  • New 3S Clinics Announced: Bradford, ON
  • Video: Referee Quick Start
  • Last Chance to Win a Trip to Nationals
  • Are You a PB Instructor?
A powerful overhead smash requires specific technique.
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Why I'm Not a Certified Coach
By Mark Renneson
 
“My approach would definitely differ from Mark's 100%” wrote one evaluator. “This type of crap really is upsetting” wrote another. These comments were in response to a video of a private lesson I taught in 2016, as part of my application to join a pickleball coaching certification program.

The head of the organization acknowledged my ability to communicate well and to be a leader on the court, but he did not appreciate the content I presented. Specifically, he didn’t like that with a new player my focus was... 
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Think First, Act Second
By Mark Renneson

It is good to see more people using their return of serve to gain the upper hand in a point. This can be accomplished by returning deep, yes, but it can also be done by targeting the opponent of your choice. Hitting the return away from the middle of the court means your opponents don't get to decide who plays the third shot -- you've made the choice for them.

Your ability to execute this effective -- but slightly riskier -- return is improved if you make your decision about direction early. That is, don't wait for the ball to be on its way to you before you choose whether you will hit down the line or crosscourt. 

As your opponents approach the baseline to start the point, make up your mind about your target. Doing so will mean that you will be more confident and decisive when it's time to hit your first shot.
Third Shot Pickleball coach Mark Renneson will be offering one night of fun and fast-paced pickleball clinics in Bradford, ON. There will be one 2-hr session for 3.0/3.5 players and one for 4.0+.

If you are in Southern Ontario and love pickleball, join us!
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Are You a PB Instructor?

Becoming a member of Pickleball Coaching International gets you access to tonnes of exclusive content to improve your PB instrcution. But did you know that you also get other amazing benefits? 

Every one in a while we will feature an example of why PCI membership is an amazing value. 
PCI members get 50% off one Selkirk AMPED Paddle ($75 Value) after completing the PCI Knowledge Quiz. This is an amazing deal for an instructor who wants to use the best gear in the game!

The paddle is intended for personal use and the benefit can be redeemed once per person.
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Last Chance to Enter!
Along with our friends over at Selkirk Sport, we've been running the best contest in pickleball -- win a trip for you and a friend to the 2018 USAPA Nationals in Indian Wells, CA. 

This is your final chance to get in the big draw. Be sure to enter by midnight eastern time on Wednesday Sept 26.
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Pickleball Channel and USAPA put together this awesome Quick-Start guide to being a solid referee. 
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