5 Things Amateurs Do Wrong (That Pros Do Right) | Pro Pickleball Breakdown

Are you making these 5 mistakes without even knowing it? In this lesson, Tony Roig breaks down real pro match footage to show you exactly what the best players in the world do differently, and how you can apply it to your own game today. In this video: ✅ The truth about rushing to the NVZ (and what the pros actually do) ✅ Why you don't need a hard serve in doubles ✅ How the pros think about the net, and why amateurs get this backwards ✅ Using the non-volley zone as a weapon, not just a rule ✅ The "dead dink"; why some coaches say avoid it, and why the pros use it constantly Pro footage features: Anna Leigh Waters, Anna Bright, Christian Alshon, Hayden Patriquin, Ben Johns, Gabe Tardio, and more from PPA doubles play. 🎓 Want to build these habits into a complete system? Check out our coaching programs at www.betterpickleball.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Mistake #1 — Rushing the Transition Zone 01:40 Mistake #2 — Hard Serves in Doubles 02:49 Mistake #3 — Disrespecting the Net 05:24 Mistake #4 — Ignoring the Non-Volley Zone 07:31 Mistake #5 — Avoiding the Dead Dink Tony Roig is a certified pickleball coach and senior pro player. His teaching helps recreational players think and play smarter — not just harder. Connect with us: Website - http://www.BetterPickleball.com Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/BetterPickleballcom Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/BetterPickleballcom TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pickleballtok Email: Tony@BetterPickleball.com. Important disclosure: We're proud affiliates for some of these tools, meaning if you click a link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are based on deep experience with and knowledge of these companies and their products, and we recommend them because they are genuinely helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we may receive. Please don't spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.