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Tips for
IMPROVING
Tournament Performance
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Pickleball participation continues to rise all over the country — and world . As a result , more and more players are participating in tournaments . While the PPA tour has eliminated the backdraw for professionals , therefore decreasing the number of matches for players in one day , the physical demands of playing amateur tournaments are still very much a challenge . While amateurs may not have the time to prepare as well as professionals in terms of their conditioning , there are steps you can take a few days prior to the tournament as well as during the tournament to maximize your physical potential . Below is a list of tips to help your body be in the best-possible condition by the time the tournament comes around and during the competition .
Hydration : This is sometimes overlooked prior to competition . The week prior to an event , make
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