Tactics against left handed penholder

Ivan Yanakiev Asked 11 years ago

hi,Alois                                                                                                 

After five days i have to play against left hand penholder.  I don't know how to beat him.  We play one match and he won.  He has got very strong forehand topspin and he like to attack.But i am something like allround player.  Can you give me some advice how to beat him?

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Ivan,

Without seeing him play it is difficult but some general things are to try to make the first attack.  You can do this by serving effectively and short.  When you get an opportunity then make a topspin.

In general again, making the topspin to their forehand side can be effective.  It doesn't need to be fast but if you can generate more spin.  It is harder for a peholder to get over the block on the forehand side because of the natural angle of their bat.

Hope this helps a little.