#1011: You’re faster. Seniors Are Smarter. Guess Who Wins.
#1011: The beauty of PB is that it's played by a wide variety of ages. Coach Deb Harrison, who wins tournaments as a Super Senior, says age does matter... but maybe not in the way people assume. People say younger players have an advantage (leg speed, stamina) but seniors have their own advantage of PB I.Q.: anticipation of being ready for where/how the ball will come back to them.
In this episode you’ll hear:
Why experience can absolutely beat raw speed
How older players can use strategy to frustrate younger opponents
Why making someone move is often smarter than hitting harder
What “respect the X” means — and why it matters
How to recognize when a speed-up is probably flying out
Why keeping the ball low and deep can change everything
How smart players set up their partner instead of forcing the issue
What age may take away — and what it gives back
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