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Pickleball is unique in many ways . It brings people together from all walks of life who may have never met otherwise . It enables people across generations to play a sport together and opens doors for new opportunities daily . There are few sports that capture such a wide audience and bring it into a competitive environment found at pickleball tournaments .
In addition , the way pickleball tournaments are structured is also unusual . There are not many sports where you play a full match , then wait an hour ( or more sometimes ) and repeat throughout the day . Learning how to best manage your body throughout tournament days can make the difference in being able to compete the whole day and through a gold medal match .
In order to perform at your best , it ’ s important to start your tournament preparation a couple of days prior to the event , as well as taking the right steps during the event . Following are several things to consider to maximize your potential during a pickleball tournament .
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