Defeating counter + spinny players

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Vikram Shroff
Vikram Shroff Asked 9 years ago

How to win against counter+spinny players?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Vikram,

Strategies for each player can be different but in general if a player plays with a lot of topspin, you need to find ways to stop them from making the first attack.

Against a more control player you can be more patient.

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