How to beat a pusher

Strategy

elly bajarias
elly bajarias Asked 7 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
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 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

elly bajarias Posted 7 years ago

thanks Alois noted ..  See how it goes 

 


Gerard Tran

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


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