Being able to draw your opponent away from the court will give you an advantage in potentially winning the point. To do this often, one has to be able to create a game situation which will pull the opponent out of the court. We hope the following tactical moves will assist you in giving you an edge in your next game.
The initial strategy is to pull your opponent wide whereby he will be drawn out of the court. This is done normally by hitting a forehand acute cross court which targets the service line of your opponent's side of the court. As your opponent struggles to reach the ball wide, you can expect a weak return which you can put away using a forehand down the line.
It is more difficult to hit an acute angled cross court than a normal cross court shot. The key here is to be able to pull your shot faster as you follow through. The pace will be used to angle and curl the ball. One can also do this with the backhand.
One cannot perform the opening up the court shot from any part of the tennis court. Ideally, it should be executed when the ball is mid way at the service line area on the deuce side of the court. A natural angle is there for you to exploit. Such a shot ideally should be executed when the ball is somewhat short and towards the right hand side of the court. Inherently a natural angle is created for you to hit that acute cross court angled shot. Be bold and confident when trying the angled shot.
Lastly, be always on your toes and expect a cross court return from the opponent who is pulled wide. Finish off the weaker return with a down the line shot. Do not underestimate your adversary's ability to retrieve the ball and hit a strong angled return back. Be alert and you will be rewarded for your tactical acumen. Make use of the natural angle created based on where the ball is at your court. Do not be anxious to open up the court unnecessarily.
The initial strategy is to pull your opponent wide whereby he will be drawn out of the court. This is done normally by hitting a forehand acute cross court which targets the service line of your opponent's side of the court. As your opponent struggles to reach the ball wide, you can expect a weak return which you can put away using a forehand down the line.
It is more difficult to hit an acute angled cross court than a normal cross court shot. The key here is to be able to pull your shot faster as you follow through. The pace will be used to angle and curl the ball. One can also do this with the backhand.
One cannot perform the opening up the court shot from any part of the tennis court. Ideally, it should be executed when the ball is mid way at the service line area on the deuce side of the court. A natural angle is there for you to exploit. Such a shot ideally should be executed when the ball is somewhat short and towards the right hand side of the court. Inherently a natural angle is created for you to hit that acute cross court angled shot. Be bold and confident when trying the angled shot.
Lastly, be always on your toes and expect a cross court return from the opponent who is pulled wide. Finish off the weaker return with a down the line shot. Do not underestimate your adversary's ability to retrieve the ball and hit a strong angled return back. Be alert and you will be rewarded for your tactical acumen. Make use of the natural angle created based on where the ball is at your court. Do not be anxious to open up the court unnecessarily.
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