Actually, I disagree with the OP. I don't think those are universal rules. I've never had problems with pushers.
1. Don't ever play into their game: I've been able to beat many pushers by playing their game just slightly better. If you're a typical rec player, then most pushers want you to play your game (which normally means hitting a few shots then an unforced error or going for too much).
2. Come into the net more: some pushers love when you come to the net because they have great lobs or passing shots and not everyone will have a good enough approach shot to stop the pusher from lobbing or passing them at the net
3. Bring them into the net: again, I've played pushers who are pretty comfortable at the net and are happy to come in because most recreational players overplay passing shots.
IMO the best approach is to play tactically solid, high percentage points and have a strategy which targets the pusher's technical weaknesses (most recreational level pushers have some technical deficiency). However, you have to have the skillset to execute and the sad truth might be that you cannot beat that particular pusher with your current game.
