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Coach Tony Roig highlights habits for better pickleball control and balance. Avoid leaning sideways or tipping forward at the kitchen line. Instead, step toward the ball for volleys or dinks.
Tony advises maintaining balance before contact. He recommends bringing your paddle to a ready position after each dink. Anticipating hard shots helps handle soft balls better. Running through your return adds momentum. Read more play better coverage.
Practice with a wall for gentle bounces to develop shallow dinks. For volleys, aim above the net for better clearance. These tips help players over 50 improve their game.
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Coach Tony Roig shares essential habits for better pickleball play after 50. Coach Tony Roig highlights habits for better pickleball control and balance. Avoid leaning sideways or tipping forward at the kitchen line. Instead, step toward the ball for volleys or dinks.
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Punch Volley published this brief on October 28, 2026. The underlying The Kitchen report was dated October 28, 2026.
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