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Tony Roig
Tony Roig

Where Should You Stand? –Pickleball Strategy

Many players don’t think about the non-returner and it’s an important pickleball strategy for the team.

Do you know where to stand when you’re the nonreturner on the return team?

If you want to improve the chances of your team winning, the non returner needs to be engaged in the rally from Go.

This is a simple and powerful strategy for the return team. In this video we’ll show you the position that allows you to help the returner get up to the non volleys line and be able to give more protection.

Make your return team as strong as possible, and give your team the highest chance to to win that game!

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Tony Roig

Hola. Hello. Konichiwa. After 40 years playing tennis, I am now a full-time pickleball player and professional. As a 5.0 rated Senior Pro Pickleball Player and an IPTPA-certified Master Teaching Professional, my focus is on helping players like you learn to play their best pickleball. In 2016, shortly after starting to play pickleball, my friend Tom and I jumped into the highest division at the first US Open in Naples, Florida. That morning it became clear just how much there is to learn in this seemingly simple sport – a lifetime of learning if you so choose. Since 2018, I have been on a mission to share my knowledge of pickleball so other players can enjoy the game at a higher level and attain their pickleball objectives. When not studying or playing pickleball, I like to travel with my other half, Jill.

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