
Control the Kitchen (NVZ)
05/14/25 • 43 min
The Kitchen is where games are won—or lost. This week, we're diving into what it takes to own the NVZ: applying pressure, forcing mistakes, and becoming the kind of player your opponents are afraid to hit to. Plus: what Tanner learned from his US Open experience, and why smart aggression beats mindless consistency at the highest level. Subscribe so you never miss a tip to level up your game.
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The Kitchen is where games are won—or lost. This week, we're diving into what it takes to own the NVZ: applying pressure, forcing mistakes, and becoming the kind of player your opponents are afraid to hit to. Plus: what Tanner learned from his US Open experience, and why smart aggression beats mindless consistency at the highest level. Subscribe so you never miss a tip to level up your game.
❓Got questions? Send us a voicemail: memo.fm/pcc
🌐 More info & listen anywhere: https://www.pickleballcheatcode.com
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