How to play against better people - Page 2

DolgoSantoro · 06-20-2012, 08:38 PM

Just try not to give away too many points, play aggressively but don't try to outhit anyone because they can probably beat you in that regard. There's an excellent thread here http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=413112
that could give you pretty good advice about placement. If you're patient and don't overhit they could get frustrated and give you lots of points. One time my opponent won the first set against me in about 15 minutes flat, and then I focused on just moving him around and getting his forehands and serves back and I almost won the second set. Above all don't be disappointed if you lose and just try to grow as a player through your matches

Epictennis · 06-21-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DolgoSantoro

Just try not to give away too many points, play aggressively but don't try to outhit anyone because they can probably beat you in that regard. There's an excellent thread here http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=413112
that could give you pretty good advice about placement. If you're patient and don't overhit they could get frustrated and give you lots of points. One time my opponent won the first set against me in about 15 minutes flat, and then I focused on just moving him around and getting his forehands and serves back and I almost won the second set. Above all don't be disappointed if you lose and just try to grow as a player through your matches

Thanks, good points. That thread is very interesting and quite frankly, a good technique.

dennis10is · 06-22-2012, 02:49 PM

Don't assume that you will lose to a better player.

I was in a NTRP 1.0 tournament and I beat the number one seed in the third round. I was unseeded at the time. As a matter of fact, I had to win the qualifying tournament to get into the 128 main draw.

One of the biggest win of my life.

mightyrick · 06-22-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dennis10is

I was in a NTRP 1.0 tournament and I beat the number one seed in the third round. I was unseeded at the time. As a matter of fact, I had to win the qualifying tournament to get into the 128 main draw.

Do they even have tournaments for NTRP 1.0? I guess maybe for junior-high or high-schoolers possibly. I'm not sure I've never seen an Adult NTRP 1.0 tourney. At least not USTA.

06-20-2012, 08:38 PM	#21
DolgoSantoro Semi-Pro Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 404	Just try not to give away too many points, play aggressively but don't try to outhit anyone because they can probably beat you in that regard. There's an excellent thread here http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=413112 that could give you pretty good advice about placement. If you're patient and don't overhit they could get frustrated and give you lots of points. One time my opponent won the first set against me in about 15 minutes flat, and then I focused on just moving him around and getting his forehands and serves back and I almost won the second set. Above all don't be disappointed if you lose and just try to grow as a player through your matches __________________ Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on: Winston Churchill Last edited by DolgoSantoro : 06-20-2012 at 08:38 PM. Reason: Mistake

06-22-2012, 02:49 PM	#23
dennis10is Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,977	Don't assume that you will lose to a better player. I was in a NTRP 1.0 tournament and I beat the number one seed in the third round. I was unseeded at the time. As a matter of fact, I had to win the qualifying tournament to get into the 128 main draw. One of the biggest win of my life. __________________ TW NTRP MAC region: Oh that's Old. We all want freedom. The freedom to impose our views on others.

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