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Semi-Pro
OK, this post is inspired by my observations and the first-hand experience.
I am an “equal opportunity” player who plays with everyone and at every occasion — social leagues, club clinics / mixers, USTA leagues, flex leagues, challenge plays, with juniors, 18+, 40+, 55+, mixed doubles …
One observation I have is that:
a) (male) juniors tend to almost exclusively play only one style — aggressive baseliners with a big topspin forehand, big first serve, second kick, flatter and deep DHBH, … and either hit big or miss big.
b) (good) older players can often be very crafty and tough to beat displaying variety with good slice serves, simple flat serves, flat shots, deep slices, chip and charge, passing shots, half volleys, good net skills …
So, a question for many of us here is:
What old school stuff, ala Vic Braden and 80s tennis is, in your opinion, still relevant and somewhat obscure to “new school” players and that can be deployed as a “surprise” style and an effective tactic?
(I thinking how Alcaraz’ resurrected drop shots to a bit of a shock effect)
I am an “equal opportunity” player who plays with everyone and at every occasion — social leagues, club clinics / mixers, USTA leagues, flex leagues, challenge plays, with juniors, 18+, 40+, 55+, mixed doubles …
One observation I have is that:
a) (male) juniors tend to almost exclusively play only one style — aggressive baseliners with a big topspin forehand, big first serve, second kick, flatter and deep DHBH, … and either hit big or miss big.
b) (good) older players can often be very crafty and tough to beat displaying variety with good slice serves, simple flat serves, flat shots, deep slices, chip and charge, passing shots, half volleys, good net skills …
So, a question for many of us here is:
What old school stuff, ala Vic Braden and 80s tennis is, in your opinion, still relevant and somewhat obscure to “new school” players and that can be deployed as a “surprise” style and an effective tactic?
(I thinking how Alcaraz’ resurrected drop shots to a bit of a shock effect)