Playing someone with a high standard

Strategy

Dilena Kulasinghe
Dilena Kulasinghe Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois I'm Dilena how do you play/beat someone that is a much, much higher standard and hits the ball much faster and harder than you ?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Dilena,

Firstly this is a difficult task.  What yo need to focus on is to play well yourself.  Think about the tactics that you need to use such as where to serve, where to return and what type of speed you should play and in which direction during the rally.

If they are very strong they will probably have a good attack.  You need to find ways to stop them from making that attack.  Keeping the ball short and low is a good starter.  Then think about which side they are weaker on and play a lot of balls to that side.

This will give you the best chance to play your best and challenge the better player.


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Dilena Kulasinghe

Dilena Kulasinghe Posted 12 years ago

I'm preparing for Bendigo in early march, my goal this year is to make the under 15 state team thankyou verymuch Alois, you've helped me lift my game

 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Good luck with your goal.  I will watch your progress.


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