Playing Deceptive Shots

Strokes

Kaustubh Kulkarni
Kaustubh Kulkarni Asked 11 years ago

How to play deceptive shots effectively? Are there any tricks?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Kaustubh,

The trick is actually to develop good enough control on the ball so that you can then make subtle variations that will be deceptive for your opponent but still be consistent enough to make sure you win matches.

Deception comes from making two strokes or serves look as similar as possible to your opponent.


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Kaustubh Kulkarni

Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 11 years ago

Thank you sir.


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi Kaustubh,

We answered this question in our Ask the Coach Show this morning. Take a look and let us know what you think.


Kaustubh Kulkarni

Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 11 years ago

I liked your episode very much. The video format helps to understand answers better.

Are u going to create an Ask the Coach show episode every day?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Thanks.  We are going to try them regularly for a while.


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