small ball poker

Been trying to learn "small ball" poker the last few weeks, which is a 180 degree turn from the way I learned how to play. ( I'll call it flawed TAG)

I'm looking for a couple of answers/opinions on some thoughts about small ball that have been bothering me lately. I know there are different circumstances and situations, I'm looking for general opinions here. Thank you.

Is small ball a better strategy for trny or ring games? I like seeing flops in trnys, but it seems to me this strategy should ONLY be played if you're in the 50+BB range. Other wise, especially later in a trny, aren't you risking too many chips?

I'm also looking for hand ranges specific to the 3 seats RIGHT of the cuttoff. I think I'm playing too loose from these seats.

Small ball doesnt necessarily mean playing lots of hands. More or less it's about controlling the size of the pot. You dont want to play a ton of big pots early in mtts.

When in early-mid position id stick to a fairly tight range. 55+ A8s+ ATo+
Those ranges might be slightly debatable.

The main thing with small ball is being able to outplay your opponets post flop.