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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

Chris Allen - Pickleball Player

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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - Tournament This Weekend? No Thanks — I’m Staying Home.
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10/25/18 • 18 min

You love pickleball, but don’t enjoy playing tournaments.

What’s the biggest reason you stay home?

Top coach Mark Renneson joins Chris to discuss players’ biggest tournament complaints, and Mark unveils his latest “pickleball labor of love,” Pickleball Coaching International.

Also, would you like Thirty Game-Changing Tips From Pickleball’s Best Players & Coaches?

They’re FREE, and only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

Simple Secrets – Help People. Make Money. Enjoy Life.

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

Pickleball Coaching International – Videos, Resources & Benefits for Pickleball Coaches of All Levels

ThirdShotSports.com – Pickleball Training, Books and Guides

EngageBigDog.comChris Allen’s BIG DOG Paddle by Engage

Rallyween.com – All Rally Scoring on 10/31

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - BIG DOG Unleashed For Rally-ween!

BIG DOG Unleashed For Rally-ween!

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

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10/17/18 • 19 min

What are the two scariest words you can say to many pickleball players this Halloween?

Will the all-new BIG DOG Paddle send your opponents running away with their tails between their legs?

Chris welcomes two special guests and explains Pickleball’s newest national holiday, along with a way you can play pickleball while helping some very deserving seniors at the same time!

Also, would you like Thirty Game-Changing Tips From Pickleball’s Best Players & Coaches?

They’re FREE, and only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

Simple Secrets – Help People. Make Money. Enjoy Life.

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

EngageBigDog.comChris Allen’s BIG DOG Paddle by Engage

Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary – Facebook

Rallyween.com – All Rally Scoring on 10/31

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - Rally Scoring — Is It Time?

Rally Scoring — Is It Time?

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

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10/10/18 • 20 min

Is “side-out scoring” holding pickleball back?

Do we need “rally scoring” for pickleball to advance world-wide?

Pickleball teacher, historian, and thought-leader Steve Paranto discusses rally scoring with Chris, including how volleyball and badminton made the switch and why.

Also, would you like Thirty Game-Changing Tips From Pickleball’s Best Players & Coaches?

They’re FREE, and only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

Simple Secrets – Help People. Make Money. Enjoy Life.

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

Steve Paranto’s YouTube Channel

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - Is The USAPA Sanctioning The Fun Out of Pickleball?

Is The USAPA Sanctioning The Fun Out of Pickleball?

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

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09/21/18 • 21 min

Do we REALLY need refs calling every game of a sanctioned tournament?

Has the USAPA gone too far in their sanctioning guidelines?

Does medaling in a non-sanctioned tournament, like US Open, mean less to players and pros? It will certainly count less in your new UTPR rating.

TOC Senior Men’s Champion Steve Kennedy shares his opinion with Chris, and offers tips on how to stop hitting out balls because you flick your wrist, along with the tried-and-true principles that make him one of the world’s best pickleball (and tennis) players.

Also, would you like Thirty Game-Changing Tips From Pickleball’s Best Players & Coaches?

They’re FREE, and only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

Simple Secrets – Help People. Make Money. Enjoy Life.

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

Engage Pickleball Camp – LAS VEGAS

Engage Pickleball Camp – HOUSTON

Steve Kennedy’s South Florida Pickleball Academy

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - What Are The Pickleball Grand Slams?

What Are The Pickleball Grand Slams?

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

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08/30/18 • 13 min

Are there four tournaments that comprise the “Grand Slam” of Pickleball?

Chris does a TOC post-game with triple Triple Crown Winner Scott Moore (not a typo — Scott won Singles/Doubles/Mixed Gold 3 years in a row) along with Melissa McCurley, and gets playing advice that separates the 4.0s from the 5.0s.

Also, would you like Thirty Game-Changing Tips From Pickleball’s Best Players & Coaches?

They’re FREE, and only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

Simple Secrets – Help People. Make Money. Enjoy Life.

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

PickleballTournaments.com

PickleballTrips.com

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - Will The New Rating System Kill Mixed?

Will The New Rating System Kill Mixed?

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

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08/19/18 • 23 min

Are people going to think twice before partnering with a player that might hurt their rating?

Top player Stephanie Lane, along with Melissa McCurley, share their opinion with Chris, and offer playing tips to immediately improve your game.

Also, would you like Thirty Game-Changing Tips From Pickleball’s Best Players & Coaches?

They’re FREE, and only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

Simple Secrets – Help People. Make Money. Enjoy Life.

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

PickleballTournaments.com

Women’s Gold Match at 2018 Grand Canyon State Games

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - Ben Johns & Robert Elliott: Pickleball Mavericks

Ben Johns & Robert Elliott: Pickleball Mavericks

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

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08/02/18 • 19 min

Is “solidity” the hidden key that will instantly unlock your BEST pickleball game?

Champions Robert Elliott and Ben Johns offer playing advice to Chris, and unveil their latest innovation, the Elite Pro MAVERICK Paddle.

Also, would you like Thirty Game-Changing Tips From Pickleball’s Best Players & Coaches?

They’re FREE, and only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

Simple Secrets – Help People. Make Money. Enjoy Life.

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

Engage Elite Pro MAVERICK Paddle

Ben Johns Signature Pickleball Paddle

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - Pickleball’s New Rating System: UTPR

Pickleball’s New Rating System: UTPR

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

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07/13/18 • 13 min

Have you verified your NEW RATING?

Pickleball’s new rating system (UTPR) is now live, and you need to make sure your rating is accurate.

USAPA’s Christine Barksdale, Melissa McCurley and Rocket Grubbs explain the new system to Chris, while also dispelling myth’s about 2018 Nationals at Indian Wells and beyond.

Also, do you know The 7 Essential Skills for Championship Pickleball?

It’s the exclusive video from top coach Mark Renneson, only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

USAPA Rating Login (check your rating here)

If you find a discrepancy, email [email protected].

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

bookmark
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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - New Pickleball Innovations with Glen Peterson

New Pickleball Innovations with Glen Peterson

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen

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06/22/18 • 14 min

What’s the latest poaching strategy you can use to your advantage?

National Champion Glen Peterson shares his recent observations with Chris, and tells the story behind his revolutionary portable net system, SwiftNet.

Also, do you know The 7 Essential Skills for Championship Pickleball?

It’s the exclusive video from top coach Mark Renneson, only available to Pickleball News readers. Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

SwiftNet Portable Pickleball Net

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

bookmark
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The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen - 2018 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships Pre-Game Show
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10/30/18 • 14 min

Headed to Nationals?

Here’s what you need to know about Pickleball’s Biggest Party!

USAPA’s Christine Barksdale and Pickleball Tournament’s Melissa McCurley give Chris all the latest info.

Plus, reigning Women’s National Champion Corrine Carr makes a special announcement, and offers playing tips to guarantee you’ll play your best pickleball ever at Indian Wells!

Also, would you like Thirty Game-Changing Tips From Pickleball’s Best Players & Coaches?

They’re FREE, and only available to Pickleball News readers.

Click Here to become one.

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is sponsored by:

Simple Secrets – Help People. Make Money. Enjoy Life.

EngagePB.com – Engage Pickleball Paddles

Pickleball Rocks – World Leader In Pickleball Apparel

Links mentioned in this episode:

Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships – Official Website

Engage Poach ICON Paddle – Signature Paddle of National Champion Corrine Carr

Please consider wearing eye protection when playing — here are my favorites:

Wilson Nvue Protective Eyewear

Let us hear from you:

Email: [email protected]

Tell your friends about Pickleball News and help grow this great sport by sending them a link via your favorite social media outlet!

bookmark
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen have?

The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen currently has 155 episodes available.

What topics does The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen cover?

The podcast is about Tennis, Sports, Volleyball and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen?

The episode title 'Tournament This Weekend? No Thanks — I’m Staying Home.' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen?

The average episode length on The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen released?

Episodes of The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen?

The first episode of The Pickleball Show with Chris Allen was released on Jan 29, 2015.

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