Why Great Coaches Should Rethink “Down the Middle” Serve Returns 🤔 | Pickleball Coaches Podcast

Coaches, it's time for a rethink. In Episode 5 of the Pickleball Coaches Podcast, Mark Renneson challenges one of the most common pieces of coaching advice: returning serve down the middle. 🚫 Is it really helping your players? 🤔 Should we still be using the “margin for error” argument? 🎯 What if we’re just feeding the other team’s best player over and over again? Mark breaks down why this strategy might be outdated, offers smarter alternatives, and walks through critical dos and don’ts when teaching new players in their first 20 minutes on court. From rally-building to safety tips, from technique pacing to using throw pickleball, this episode is a must for anyone helping beginners fall in love with the game. 📌 Topics Covered: - Why “down the middle” returns fail - Strategic return placement in mixed and equal skill matches - The “Black Hole” return drill - 6 mistakes to avoid with beginners - What to focus on in your first 20 minutes - Throw pickleball: your new favorite tool 🎓 Want to become a certified pickleball coach? Visit https://pcipickleball.com to learn more. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Pickleball Coaches Podcast Episode 5 Introduction 🎬 1:03 - Rethinking Serve Returns in Pickleball 🤨 7:20 - Do's and Don'ts for New Players 🤘 14:02 - Effective Coaching Strategies for Beginners 💯 Shop the SLK ERA Power pickleball paddle Here: ➡️ https://slkrk.co/mdfv3jeo Download the PlayMore App Here: ➡️ https://slkrk.co/gyb4hv6o Download the Selkirk TV app today to stay up to date with the latest pickleball content, including highlights, news coverage, instructional videos, and much more. ➡️ https://slkrk.co/xbyh4e #Pickleball #PickleballHighlights #PickleballLessons #SelkirkTV Source: Selkirk TV

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