Playing a strong opponent
Strategy
Kiran Ponnaluri Asked 13 years ago
Hello,
I have taken a look at the Mental Preparation section and it contains many nice questions well answered.Thanks.
Can you please give me tips/inputs/strategy on how the game should be approached in a tournament when I am playing a stronger/experienced opponent?
The usual story has been that I can try and get up to 7-8 points out of 11 in a set. Also I have sometimes noticed that I tend to play more cautiously to avoid unforced errors.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Kiran
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Kiran,
I think playing against better players is about implementing some basic tactics. Take a look at this lesson we have on 'Beating players better than you'. Check out this video.
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Kiran Ponnaluri Posted 13 years ago