Curious
G.O.A.T.
Not talking about pure pushing style here. Yes it's about winning, strategy, using your brain more instead of reflex moves, but not 'keep the rally going until the opponent makes a mistake' mindset.
Let's define it, let's make a list of traits and components. Please add items to the list and repost. I'll start with things I can think of as a low intermediate player:
- go crosscourt no matter what until you get a short ball
- avoid aiming 2-3 feet near the lines
- pushed out wide, never go for it, hit deep crosscourt no matter what. If pushed too far, don't take risk, just lob it
- swing as fast as you need to, don't over do it
- always try to hit deep unless hitting short deliberately to bring the opponent forward
- change up for surprise, hit deliberately slow/extremely spinny at times especially on the first serve, but don't make it too obvious
- never show your frustration, keep a poker face at all times ( Medvedev )
By the way you can add dodgy items if you want but am not a fan of it. ( like try to annoy the opponent, take longer time to serve, fake bad toss, exagerated 'come on's, smile on your opponent's error or frustration etc ).
Let's define it, let's make a list of traits and components. Please add items to the list and repost. I'll start with things I can think of as a low intermediate player:
- go crosscourt no matter what until you get a short ball
- avoid aiming 2-3 feet near the lines
- pushed out wide, never go for it, hit deep crosscourt no matter what. If pushed too far, don't take risk, just lob it
- swing as fast as you need to, don't over do it
- always try to hit deep unless hitting short deliberately to bring the opponent forward
- change up for surprise, hit deliberately slow/extremely spinny at times especially on the first serve, but don't make it too obvious
- never show your frustration, keep a poker face at all times ( Medvedev )
By the way you can add dodgy items if you want but am not a fan of it. ( like try to annoy the opponent, take longer time to serve, fake bad toss, exagerated 'come on's, smile on your opponent's error or frustration etc ).
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