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How to get more reach at the kitchen
Alex Matathia
September 04, 2025
When you’re at the kitchen line trying to keep your opponents back, you have two options:
1) Take the ball out of the air
2) Wait for the ball to bounce
Your first thought should be to take the ball out of the air to limit how much your opponents can progress towards the kitchen. For extra reach, lean in and extend your right leg back in the air. This helps you hit the ball earlier, when it’s at a higher contact point. It also gives you more momentum and power when swinging.
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