Pushing serves.legit strategy?

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by PushyPushster

I notice you ignored my question about whether your Agassi-like power strokes have actually been advancing your rating. That makes me think, "probably not". Anyhow, you sound like a social player. Very concerned that your buddies on the court won't think you wear Big Boy Pants if you aren't trying to rip an 80mph ground stroke. I just don't care about that stuff.



Shhhh. Don't out yourself like that. Everyone on the TT message boards is on a grand Tennis Improvement Journey that ends at the feet of Roger Federer. Being willing to hit a dink shot for the win is Not Bueno.

Hahaha! I guess my game is most similar to a counter puncher as I get a lot back but I'm able to overpower people at the same time. I guess it's just called being consistent?

As for LeeD, I don't get your point of having higher level partners hit with you? If you are a consistent hitter, that's what high level players are looking for to practice with.

-Fuji

[treblings]

Originally Posted by Fuji

If you are a consistent hitter, that's what high level players are looking for to practice with.

-Fuji

that´s what i look for in a training partner, and i´m sure most others who want to improve as well

[LeeD]

consistent HITTER, not consistent dinker....up to 4.5.
then, consistent HITTER, with some bigger shots, not just a rally king..

[treblings]

Originally Posted by LeeD

consistent HITTER, not consistent dinker....up to 4.5.
then, consistent HITTER, with some bigger shots, not just a rally king..

CONSISTENT hitter, with CONSISTENT good placement and at higher levels the ability to change pace and spin as well

[dlam]

change up serves against players with problems with return of serve then this might work , but I think higher levels like 4.5 or higher who have proficient abilities , it is might be too passive of a stroke and likely setting winners for the opponent to return off especially if it bounces up high and sits up.

[treblings]

Originally Posted by dlam

change up serves against players with problems with return of serve then this might work , but I think higher levels like 4.5 or higher who have proficient abilities , it is might be too passive of a stroke and likely setting winners for the opponent to return off especially if it bounces up high and sits up.

i´ve seen Federer today hitting (for him) slow slice serves wide and winning points with that tactic against Ferrer, who expected big first serves
changing pace and spin and direction works at all levels depending on the quality of the shot