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Hi Coach,
My club member asked me question which I was unable to answer. I turned to a very offensive player and I usually do 3rd ball attack and attack on services with flicks and topspins. I hardly use push almost not. My club member asked me that if I am not using the push why I practice it? And then I thought he was correct, If I am not using the stroke why I need to practice it? Please tell me the answer.
Hi Tushar,
Your training should reflect what is happening in a match situation If you never use a push then there is little need to practice it, unless you think that by practicing it you can start to use it in a match.
I think it is an important stroke in a match situation for return of serve especially when they are serving short with a lot of backspin.
It's not only your topspin strokes which can benefit from some variation in speed. Pushes also can become very effective when their speed is mixed up. In this session we focus on slow and fast pushes.
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Sachin Bhoi Posted 9 years ago
I think short push is better that flicks, If a flick is not meant to kill, then it can be countered at a fast pace by opponent.
Push is important because it gives a sense of control to ball. When playing you will be in a awkward position sometimes, thats when push will work. The precise pushing is all about reading spin, I think so.
Tushar Verma Posted 9 years ago
You mean to say that push should be used to change the pace of the rally.
Johan B Posted 9 years ago
Think of the push as a setup shot. A short push sets you up for a long push (or weak flick) from the opponent which you can kill. A long push if it's surprising or played to your opponent's weaker side sets you up for a weak attack from the opponent which you can likewise kill :)