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Winning your first tournament

Paul from Pickleball Daily
August 14, 2025

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Strategies to win your first tournament by Tanner Pickleball

This video features Tanner as he breaks down his winning performance at his first professional pickleball tournament, which he won with his partner, Richard.

He analyzes key moments from the match and shares strategic insights for players looking to improve their game.

One key takeaway is to handle drives more effectively by using a two-handed grip to neutralize the ball and bring the point back to neutral.

The video also highlights how Tanner's partner, Richard, uses a two-handed backhand dink to make it difficult for opponents to anticipate whether he will dink or speed up the ball.

Tanner explains that when opponents are on different sides of the court, their middle coverage is often weaker, presenting an excellent opportunity to attack the middle.

He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining positive energy and a good attitude, especially when facing a deficit.

The video suggests adjusting to an opponent's position by hitting a lob or a body bag shot if they are leaning forward or taking balls out of the air.

Tanner advises players to be patient in the transition zone, avoiding the rush to the kitchen line and waiting until they are in a good position to attack.

Key Points:

Handling Drives: Use a two-handed grip to neutralize drives and bring the point back to neutral.
Two-Handed Backhand Dink: A great way to disguise dinks and speed-ups.
Attack the Middle: Exploit weaker middle coverage when opponents are unstacked.
Mindset: Maintain positive energy and a good attitude, even when behind.
Patience: Avoid rushing in the transition zone; be patient and work your way to the net.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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