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Why getting up to the kitchen line is important and how staying back=losing #pickleballtips

Summary

Limitless Pickleball explains why getting up to the kitchen line is so important, and why staying back usually means losing the point.

Treat moving forward as the default goal of every rally, and use your drops and resets as the way to get there.

Key takeaways

  • The team at the kitchen line usually controls the point
  • Staying back gives your opponents easy angles and attacks
  • Every early shot should help you move forward

Action items

  • After your return, move all the way to the line every time in practice
  • Track how many points you finish at the kitchen vs. the baseline
  • Pair this with drop practice so you have a way to get forward

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