Match Strategy
Strategy
Sandesh Shrestha Asked 14 years ago
It was the finals and a best of 5 match. My opponent was indeed a finely trained player. No matter how hard i hit to his forehand he would return it with double the power and even though i figured out during the match that he was weak to his backhand....i couldn't send the ball there...what do you think would be the best strategy against such players whose shots can't even be seen?
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Sandesh,
You need to try to get the rallies started on that diagonal to his backhand. Serve the ball there or try to return the ball there. This will make it easier to get the ball to the backhand side more.
You also need to think about keeping the ball lower so that it makes it more difficult for them to attack.
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Sandesh Shrestha Posted 2012-08-10 09:07:54
well that's just what i did.....keeping the ball low.......and also some shots down the backhand...
i won the 1st game losing jst one point but he gained in on me on the 2nd ...we won the other two games alternatels but in the final game he beat me 9-11.......anywaz i'm gonna try harder next time......