I allmost beat a really good pusher last night.

[keepurpowderdry]

I have learned from you guys how to beat a pusher. So last night I was matched up against him. I won all my serves up to 4,4 . I did like you guys said. Make him run diagonal on return serve by hitting it to his back hand then softly hitting it to forehand. I was patient when hitting back and forth but I can't hit hard enough to pass him. So he started to slice hard and low and down the lines and then it was all over. He started running me back and forth. But I did as you guys said I after the set (4,6) I smiled and talked to him about stategy and never let him know i was frustrated lol..
I thought about it and Im sure that I need to get better at a few things to be able to beat him. Bigger return , and hit with big top spin but it also has to have pace!!! I can hit big top spin but he gets to them because not much pace. So can you guys help me with any of your wisdom please:|

Thanks for your time..

 

[BullDogTennis]

you've got to make sure you hit shots deep, and get to the net. if hes a "true" pusher than he wont be able to pass you, and all you have to do is worry about lobs

 

[Solat]

if he is playing down the line and you get to play c/c then he should be moving more then you

 

[keepurpowderdry]

if he is playing down the line and you get to play c/c then he should be moving more then you

set 4,4 I serve and move up just in front of the baseline in the middle of the court no cross court ? actually I dont understand what your saying in regards to my thread. But I do know who you are and I allways appreciate your input..

 

[BullDogTennis]

i think what hes saying is, when your playing a pusher never hit it right back to him, and if he consistantly hits down the line, you need to consistently hit it cross court, that way he'll be running alot.

 

[samster]

I agree with stepping in a little more early to anticipate the short ball. Most of the pushers' shots tend to be short than long. Step in, move the ball left and right, and don't forget the drop shot. Go to the net after a good approach shot. Mix it up but don't go crazy.

*Be prepared to be out there for a long time. For me, this mental note really helps with preparing the right mindset against the pushing crew.

 

[XFactorer]

I'm a baseliner by nature and I LOVE to play pushers, 'cause I can practice my consistancy and hitting good, deep shots. I'm the type of play who places the ball and waits for the opponent to make the mistake. Good on-ya for beating a pusher!

 

[Solat]

set 4,4 I serve and move up just in front of the baseline in the middle of the court no cross court ? actually I dont understand what your saying in regards to my thread. But I do know who you are and I allways appreciate your input..

you said in your OP that he started running you around by hitting DTL, but if someone starts doing that then that should work in your favour because you can hit CC off their DTL and you should have a positional advantage over them as the angles will dictate that they will run further

just do a butterfly drill and see how much harder you work when you are the one hitting DTL

 

[LuckyR]

As other shave mentioned if a high percentage player starts hitting DTL, you are in the driver's seat by hitting CC and making them run.

However, I am assuming the OP knows this already. If he was being beat on DTL shots then they weren't high percentage shots ie, this guy wasn't a typical "pusher". This would place him as a counterpuncher/retriever.

"Pusher" advice won't work here...

 

[keepurpowderdry]

As other shave mentioned if a high percentage player starts hitting DTL, you are in the driver's seat by hitting CC and making them run.

However, I am assuming the OP knows this already. If he was being beat on DTL shots then they weren't high percentage shots ie, this guy wasn't a typical "pusher". This would place him as a counterpuncher/retriever.

"Pusher" advice won't work here...

thanks lucky im going to look up counter puncher retriever on the earlier thread about the 6 playing styles .