Fifth ball attack: placement or speed
Strokes
Ilia Minkin Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois,
I really struggle with fifth ball attacks, even in training. Due to the time deficit, I rarely can play a strong topspin on it, despite the fact that the 3rd ball was quite slow. So I wonder, do I have to persevere to attack 5th ball strongly or for a while I can concentrate on playing a controlled 5th ball with placement, and prepare myself to hit a winner on the next turn?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Ilia,
If the ball is not going on then slowing down is a good idea. Get the technique correct at a slower pace and then once you develop confidence in it, you can start to play faster again.
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