okay so im not trying to be cocky but im 16 and have been playing tennis since i was like 5...my only weakness is playing people who are clearly worse than me. i am always afraid to hit hard cause when i try to put power on a weak ball it ends up going out and so i try to just push it back and end up not like finishing my strokes so i like hit it in the net or frame it..my question is..what do you do to beat someone who is way worse without like pushing the ball and looking like an idiot..i always end up dropping to their level of playing..help
2007-03-15 14:05:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
When I play a player that I believe to not be as good as I am, I will often try to get to the net. I find it easier to hit a decent approach shot, and then close with a good volley, than to stay back and hit winners.
2007-03-15 15:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by tennis_is_whack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very difficult to create your own pace off of slow balls and hit winners. Look how Federer just lost to Canas. He kept trying to outhit Canas and he ended up losing the match. I sometimes play against people who don't go for winners, but just try to keep the ball in play. Darren Cahill mentioned a good tip during this year's Australian Open about concentrating on putting good direction on the ball-- I tried focusing on placement more than power during my next match with a soft-baller opponent and I had a lot of success. I played with a lot more patience. Also, I have started approaching the net on all short court balls, and most medium court-service line- balls. This thoughtful aggression has helped me win many matches against players who hit nothing but slow balls.
2007-03-15 15:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by jbradhunter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice. Never ever put players in catagories of good player & bad player. If u do that u will be setting ur mind to do its best against the good player(so to win) & not doing enough against the bad(that's why u lose).
U must put ur mind that all players are good & u must beat them & win.
See, tennis is a mind sport, as well as physical.
2007-03-15 21:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most good players develop a style of play that plays to their strengths and stick to it. That is what you have to do, and try not to lose focus just because someone is ranked lower then you.
2007-03-15 14:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well just dont think about it. Im 16 and I play Boys singels for my school when ever i get matched up against somebody like that i have the same problem, just dont worry about it and hit the ball like you normaly would. I know its hard, but just try it a few matches and see how it works, email me and tell me how it goes, baseballfreak9@sbcglobal.net
2007-03-15 14:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go 4 it play hard iv been plain since i was like 3
u just set them up with bakhands and play ur style
2007-03-15 14:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by imapacesetter14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Play hard. I had this problem too! But once someone steps onto the court and knows that they are PLAYING and not just out there for fun, just whip the ball.
2007-03-15 18:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by Giant Donut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just play defence and they should make mistakes by themselves
2007-03-15 14:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋