Pointers on Analyze, Anticipate, Execute

[LordofdaStrings]

Good morning everyone. I just registered this forum, and I would like to share a quick pointer before my class starts. What I have here is the Definition and tennis examples for each rule.

Analyze/attack the ball: to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of (opposed to synthesize ): to analyze an argument.
to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of
Example: rallying til you get the opportunity to (attack the imaginary 4 triangle corners baseline and drop shots). (safezone/rallyzone is the imaginary diamond in the middle.) THE BEST TIME TO ATTACK IS WHEN YOU GET A SHORT SAFEZONE APPROACHING SHOT. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HARD TOOOO..JUST KNOW WHERE TO HAVE AN EFFECTIVE ATTACK

Anticipate the ball: to expect; look forward to; be sure of: to anticipate a favorable decision.
to perform (an action) before another has had time to act.
Example: when attacking the baseline triangles, try to anticipate (3 shots, dtl-overhead-body)at the net, when attack drop shots anticipate (6 shots,3 short shots at the net or 3 at the baseline) somewhere in the mid court. You need court movement towards the ball, to set up an execution shot.COURT MOVEMENT/ANTICIPATION IS VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT....SO MOVE YOUR FEET

execute the ball: to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order.
2. to perform or do: to execute a maneuver; to execute a gymnastic feat.
Example: hitting to a possible open court for a winner.

These three rules can help you understand the mental game of winning a point during the game. I have several kids that went from ZAT level to champs and champs to Supers, using/understanding these mental rules.

some of us wonder why we can't win matches when we have great shots, losing to athletic players with no formal techniques, can't close the match, etc etc etc....

Im a true believer of "Winning Ugly" a type of player that just moves and gets every ball in the safezone making us frustrated, . But there are ways to beat a Safezone player. Now if a good technique player applies the AA and E rules, I guarantee he will beat the safezone player. The possible reason is our mental game on the court. AA and E will be more advance compare to a safezone players rules: hoping "my opponents misses, make them run around til he/she cramps, of have a mental breakdown".

The main thing is knowing what to do with the ball and anticipating the ball. Also remember, you can chip or add pace to the ball hard when attack the 4 corners, but make an effective attack, if not they cant attack you back, and don't forget to anticipate base on your attack, then execute to an open area.

Best drill for this is "offense vs defense" offense receives the short safezone shot with a "zone 2" height (ball between shoulder and knees) and tries to attack the 4 corners, while the defense tries to anticipate the attack. Defense can work on quick movement and reflexes.

skill level: 3.0- and up

I apologize for the grammer, its too early in the morning and I have class in 10 minutes, I hope this can help everyone in their tennis game...Comments are definitely welcome...As a coach im willing to give advices....theres more to come with my teaching advice, stay tuned.......

 

[LordofdaStrings]

23 views, tooo much to read? wheres the comments

 

[Caloi]

Welcome to the board.

 

[mlktennis]

I'm at work, still thinking about what you said...but you are correct, too many points to digest and reply yet. I have never heard to this 4 corner triangle (no formal training) and the diamond in the middle but it is an interesting concept. I will try this vizualization next time I practice.

 

[albesca]

I'm interested on ur mental analysis. At club level, i'm trying to build my first tactical projects, varying my mental set depending on score.

I am using two mind sets: the first, top spin defensive, priority on deep an waiting for an opponent unforced error, the second more flat and aggressive, priority on gain time and space, searching to force the opponent error.

For example .. i use the defensive one on 0-0;0-15;15-0:15-15; and the aggressive one on other scores ...

I know it isn't so much, but to have a project, right or wrong it be, helps me to do less unforced errors, and often i have the feeling to anticipate the intentions of my opponent.

Would you give me a tip on how to use better these mind-sets in relation to the score ?

Ciao
Alberto

 

[larry10s]

would recommend using this strategy based on your court position and ball. the concept of when to play defence when to play offence and when to attack are based on the type of ball you get how set up you are and where in the court you make contact. not by the score.you might choose to be more conservative when behind in the match or the score but even if its 0-40 and you get a short ball that sits up i would try to put that ball away or hit an aggressive approach and come to net regardless of the score

 

[LordofdaStrings]

Welcome to the board.

Hola. Thanks and looking forward to great conversations.

 

[LordofdaStrings]

I'm at work, still thinking about what you said...but you are correct, too many points to digest and reply yet. I have never heard to this 4 corner triangle (no formal training) and the diamond in the middle but it is an interesting concept. I will try this vizualization next time I practice.

tell me how it goes!

 

[LordofdaStrings]

I'm interested on ur mental analysis. At club level, i'm trying to build my first tactical projects, varying my mental set depending on score.

I am using two mind sets: the first, top spin defensive, priority on deep an waiting for an opponent unforced error, the second more flat and aggressive, priority on gain time and space, searching to force the opponent error.

For example .. i use the defensive one on 0-0;0-15;15-0:15-15; and the aggressive one on other scores ...

I know it isn't so much, but to have a project, right or wrong it be, helps me to do less unforced errors, and often i have the feeling to anticipate the intentions of my opponent.

Would you give me a tip on how to use better these mind-sets in relation to the score ?

Ciao
Alberto

Hello Alberto,
Im glad that you have a project on the tennis courts, learning how and what to do to the ball is very important...play around with the power and spin.....power=flat, spin=takes the pace of the ball....try experimenting on the 2..
its good that you have two types of shots. topspin can be defense or offense.

good things to remember
heres whats good about topspin...
defense topspin- you can definitely create height for court recovery, allowing opponent to hit a a higher/uncomfortable contact point (good against flat hitters), and keeping the ball in play (rallying)

offense topspin- you can create short angled shots forcing opponent out wide for an open court how? "more spin less power" hitting the ball either 4 oclock or 7oclock, high deep baseline balls that allows you to come in to the net. how? "medium power/medium topspin hitting behind the ball with high flow thru, or loopy moon ball shots. how? less power/higher follow thru brush topspin hitting it at 6 oclock the higher it is put more spin

as for
flat shots in my opinion is more of a classic/aggressive/offense/respectable shot.

you can use that when attacking a high approaching shot or putting the balls away.

when it comes to points, I think about "POINT SITUATION"- PS is when the someone is 1 or 2 points from winning the game. FBI comes in play as well- First Ball In. it could be serves, returns, volleys.
for instance,If Im in the up by 1 or 2 points in the game serving or returning I try to stay a little bit more aggressive, the reason is, people tend to get tentative when closing the game, playing defense and tight, so stay aggresive when your up 1-2 points same thing for 40-love situations. Id rather not lose the game playing tentative.
Now if im down 1 or 2 points, I lean into the defensive side, using the defense topspin until I tie my opponent or wear them out.....

Remember, Dont play the opponent, play the type of ball that is coming to you...speed, height, angles just like Larry10s said. Also focus on your stamina, you can end points fast at the net. FYI

Alberto, i hope things work out for ya....

 

[LordofdaStrings]

would recommend using this strategy based on your court position and ball. the concept of when to play defence when to play offence and when to attack are based on the type of ball you get how set up you are and where in the court you make contact. not by the score.you might choose to be more conservative when behind in the match or the score but even if its 0-40 and you get a short ball that sits up i would try to put that ball away or hit an aggressive approach and come to net regardless of the score

Yes I strongly agree with you, thanks for reminding me....cant play the score or opponent, gotta play the ball and court....