strategy

  1. R

    Strategy on using one-handed Topspin BH

    I've been working on adding a topspin OHBH to my game. I have pretty good motion and am gaining confidence and most importantly no injury or strain! My hitting partner though pointed out that when I hit the topspin shot, it tends be a ball that sits in their strike zone (I'm lefty vs a...
  2. E

    The drop and lob play - tips?

    I see it is a popular MEP play but a lot of WTA pros use it. I want to work it into my game which is mostly baselining with approaches on short balls. If you use this play, what advice can you give? Like best opportunities to do the drop shot, and what location to go for with the lob - cc or...
  3. B

    Playing against ruthless players

    I've been on a red hot losing streak this past month against players who could be deemed 'less technically proficient' than I am - this is not to say they're bad in anyway, they're solid, not pushers. It feels as if everyone is finding ways to push me back in the court even if I feel in...
  4. Znak

    Doubles Strategies Ultimate Compilation

    I'm relatively fresh to dubs, only been playing for the past 2 years more competitively and I'm at the point where I'm looking to improve. I know there are dozens of threads, but I was hoping to make a one-stop-shop for myself and anyone else that wanted to learn from this brain dump. I'll be...
  5. E

    Best ways to close out a match when you are running out of steam?

    Singles situation. You win first set. Up second set 4-2 but playing long points in hot sun. Starting to feel light headed and you are not recovering fully after each point. What are the best strategies to close out the match?
  6. T

    Playing a way better opponent in juniors - how to win?

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  7. Waltonkidd

    Should I become a serve and volleyer?

    I have played many matches the last few weeks and have started to serve and volley in them. The results have been amazing. One of these matches I serve and volleyed around 90% of my serves and I upset a higher seed. Should I make this my primary game style? Or maybe work on an all court game...
  8. jered

    Strategy help against retriever/slicer

    TLDR: What's a good strategy against a fast retriever with very accurate shots who uses hard angled slices off both wings to pull you in and then pass you. Very good at threading the needle DTL or going low percentage angle when you're at net. Details: I play this guy about once a week who is...
  9. Pitti

    Need help developing a singles strategy

    Hi everyone! I've joined a local amateur tournament, and I find I have no main strategy, so I need some help. Here's an abstract of my technique: - Serve: It's ok. Not the most powerful serve, but not weak either. I tend not to hit a very powerful 1st serve. I can vary its placement and spin. I...
  10. C

    Ideas for tennis camp or a tennis pro -- improvement desired

    Hoping for some great suggestions. My goal is to improve my tennis....be a better 4.0 doubles player. I have between now and April, 2020 to participate in whatever it takes. I live in Denver, CO but am willing to travel. I'm a retired adult player. So first question -- please recommend some...
  11. Jalee

    Andy Gerst PodCast - Everything about Tennis

    Anyone curious what fan favorite former playtester Andy Gerst has been up to you need to check out his awesome Podcast discussing any and all things tennis. I highly recommend it and would love to start conversations with anyone already listening. The strategies/tips discussed have been...
  12. S

    Pro strategies

    I'm not sure if this should be in the tennis tips, but I felt it suits this category more. What I wanna know is know is, what strategies do pros employ against each other (like, what does, say, Djokovic do when he plays against Murray: which combos does he use, what does he target and the means...
  13. tanventure

    Pace vs speed in tennis ?

    Not sure what is the exact meaning of PACE in tennis, can someone kindly help: 1. Is pace is closely related to ball speed? are they same? 2. What are the factors to determine pace of your play? ball speed, spins, ball trajectory ...? 3. How and why players should change play pace in games...
  14. guanzishou

    Robert Federer was the first person to tell Federer to drive his backhand more

    Robert and Lynnette Federer are established tennis players themselves. Kudos for them for producing one the best champions that tennis has ever witnessed ============= FEDERER'S BACKHAND WAS LIT IN INDIAN WELLS WIN OVER NADAL MAR 16, 2017 by Nina Pantic Roger Federer was on fire on...
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