5 Essential Strategies for Senior Pickleball Players

Instead of trying to overpower your opponents, you're using strategy and court positioning to win points

If you're over 50 and playing pickleball, you're probably wondering what separates the players who thrive from those who struggle.

Tony Roig, a senior professional pickleball player and coach at In2Pickle, breaks down five essential strategies that work specifically for 50+ players.

These aren't flashy tricks or power moves. They're practical, game-changing fundamentals that build on each other to help you dominate the court at any age.

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1. Get to the kitchen line every single rally

The non-volley zone, or kitchen line, is where pickleball is won. If you're not up there, you're giving your opponents a huge advantage.

The problem most 50+ players face is that they hit their return of serve too hard and too low. This doesn't give them enough time to get up to the kitchen line before the next shot comes back. Instead, Roig recommends aiming your return higher over the net. Yes, higher.

A higher return gives you precious extra seconds to move from the baseline to the kitchen. You'll have time to get your feet set and your paddle ready. This single adjustment transforms your entire game because you're no longer playing defense from the back of the court.

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