As mentioned in a
previous tip
"Hit'em Hit'em Hard" it is important
to shake up your opponent's serve early
in the match. The earlier they start to
doubt their serve, the earlier you'll
break them. While the previous tip dealt
with doubles, the following tips can be
used in singles as well.
Against a
good first serve block the ball back
deep and cross-court to get the
point started. Use
a short backswing and follow threw
toward the target.
Against a weak
first serve or second serve try to
run around your backhand and smack a
forehand for a winner down the line.
Or, hit it right at the server and
charge the net.
Try the above
strategies from your first return game to unsettle your
opponent. Remember to play the score
when deciding whether to go for the big return and go back to
consistent cross-court returns if you get down or tight.
