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Pickleball insights that focus on the why behind every shot and strategy. Tips on technique, game plans, and the mental side, from coach Tony Roig.

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They don’t call it “Mixed Troubles” for nothing. While a regular pickleball partnership has its own challenges, playing pickleball with your spouse is a different sort of challenge altogether. 

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The Dead Dink – Why, When, and How to Use It defensive shots dinking nvz play pickleball strategy shot technique Jun 27, 2026

The “Dead” Dink is a misunderstood and wrongly maligned shot in our sport. It is one of those areas of the game where a few coaches and content creators created a stigma around a shot that is critical...

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The Why of Your Pickleball enjoying the game mental game pickleball mindset pickleball philosophy pickleball therapy Jun 27, 2026

Every once in a while, it’s good to check in with ourselves; remind ourselves why we do what we do. Pickleball is no exception.

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Tony Roig

Hi there! Tony here. I’m a Senior Pro pickleball player, coach, and superfan of the sport. I help pickleball players make better decisions, play smarter, and develop a deeper understanding of the game. I’m best known for my focus on pickleball strategy and mental performance, and I believe anyone can play better with the right mindset and framework.

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