How to beat a pusher

elly bajarias Asked 6 years ago

hi there,

I struggle to deal with pushers.. ill end up pushing too which I hate it ...I need to turn it to topspin game

cos when pushing ill always end up losing hate tit and tat ..

Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Elly,

I think the best idea is to attack early in the rally. Ince you get into the rut of pushing it is more difficult to make the attacking ball.

If you can do it on the 3rd ball it becomes much easier as you can set it up with your serve or return of serve.

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elly bajarias Posted 6 years ago

thanks Alois noted .. See how it goes

Gerard Tran Posted 6 years ago

This video by Tom Lodziak may also help you too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eqfX4iE_jI&t=324s