Special to The Desert Sun

So you're a pretty good pickleball player, but what's preventing you from being even better? Do you feel like your game has plateaued?

Well pickleball specialist Tanner Tomasi is here to help. He explains the seven mistakes that players make that keep them from increasing to a 4.0-5.0 skill level.

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Check out Tanner Tomasi's YouTube video on the mistakes preventing you from leveling up.

If you cannot access the video on The Desert Sun website, then search Tanner Tomasi Pickleball, 7 mistakes at YouTube. Mistake 1: Being reactive, rather than proactive

This comes from not paddle tracking the ball after you return it. Track the ball you hit with the point of your paddle, so you are ready to return depending on where it is coming

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