Player who has short pimples and long pimples
Strategy
Philip Samuel Asked 6 months ago
I have watched all your videos on how to deal with these types of pimples individually and also read many articles.
When either are used in combination with an inverted rubber, I don't have any problem.
Recently in social play I have come up against a player that has short on one side and long on the other. He was very helpful in explaining what he was doing as we are from the same club. Plus, he is D2, and I am D5.
I am interested in your views and approach on how to play against that combination. My guess is I need to continue to play with strong backspin and strong top spin, fundamentally to avoid the flat attacks from the short pimple.
Thank you
Alois Rosario Answered 6 months ago
Hi Philip,
This can be tricky to play against.
I would start by focusing on one side so that you are feeling comfortable. Focus on the side that is more comfortable for you.
As you establish a rhythm, then you can start to think about placement and when to make the switch.
The other area that might be useful is to play to his middle so that he has to make a choice of which side to play with.
Other than that still focus on the player's individual weaknesses. It may be one of their sides or it may be a particular tactic. Sometime we focus completely on the rubber and forget about the individual.
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