5th in a series on countering styles Big serve attackers build their game around holding serve – by hitting aces or big serves followed by short return put- aways. Their mindset is on pressuring the opponent by not getting their service games broken . This way they only need to break serve once per set … More Big Serve Attackers
4th in a series on countering styles There are two types of attacking styles in tennis: Net rushers and Big Servers. Net Rushers apply pressure by going to the net as often as possible. They get to the net by serving and volleying, coming in off 2nd serves ,or short balls. They rely on the … More Net Rusher Attackers
3rd in a series on countering styles Big forehand baseliners like to dictate rather than react. They are always looking for a short ball to attack. They do this by running around the backhand to hit big forehands. They usually have good serves, and some have good backhands, but they prefer to win points with … More Big Forehand Baseliners
Second in a series on Countering Styles The heavy topspin player will wear you down until you lose patience looking for quick winners or attacking the net without rushing or unbalancing him first. Most of them like to camp out in the backhand corner hitting big forehands. They usually hit with a lot of spin, … More HEAVY TOPSPIN BASELINERS
A Retriever stays on the baseline and gets everything back. They are usually in pretty good shape and they cover the court well. They don’t use much pace, spin, or depth but they’re able to recover everything you throw at them. A Retriever style can be very effective against an opponent who does not know … More THE RETRIEVER – First in a series on how to counter different styles
Today’s tip is on how effective strategies for Zone 4. As always, leave me your questions or feedback in the comments below.
In this week’s post I show you how you should use Zone 3 to challenge your opponent by either making them move or attacking their weaknesses. Don’t forget, if you have any questions or suggestions, post them in the comments below.
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