If you’ve ever found yourself lost in pickleball reels, you’ve probably noticed something: the pros live at the kitchen line.

As a beginner, you might ask yourself why—and maybe you’ve been told to “get to the line” as quickly as possible.

While it’s not necessary, getting to the kitchen line early can give you a serious advantage.

Here are a few reasons why:

• Offensive advantage
  Control the pace and angles. From the kitchen line, you can pressure opponents, putting them in a defensive position, and set up winning shots.
• Positional advantage
  Being close to the net lets you hit downward shots and place strategic dinks easily.
• Energy Efficiency
  Move less and volley more–saving energy and staying ready for the next shot.

The kitchen line might seem intimidating at first, but give it a try with some friends. You’ll be surprised how quickly your body adapts—and how much fun you’ll have.

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