How uncomfortable it is to face a player who returns everything! And I am not referring precisely to a passer, but to that player who, when at a disadvantage, knows how to neutralize every offensive blow that comes from your racket.
For that reason, today we are going to see how we can become that nightmare for our opponent when we are at a disadvantage. Obviously, aspects such as intuition, leg speed, footwork or the way to hit. Defending yourself against rival attacks is not an easy task. Therefore, we are going to see the most important keys to fight the points with solidity until the end.
With your rival on the bottom line
When your opponent is playing very offensively from the baseline and is physically demanding from you, hitting hard becomes an almost impossible task. For that reason, do not attempt a blow with a lot of power that involves too much risk and do not seek to change directions, because the chances of making a mistake will increase exponentially. It is preferable to generate deep shots in the same direction as your opponent is playing.
With your rival on the net
There is little room for reaction when your opponent plays a very good approach shot in the middle of the court and goes up to the net. In that case, with no time to prepare a forceful blow, you can play an emergency balloon; the ideal is to be deep and topspin, Although it is a blow that involves a lot of difficulty, so try that, at least, it is not easy to intercept on the network.
Another option is pass one more ball and force your opponent to volley. There is always the possibility that it is not final and that you can continue to dispute the exchange.
If you get place a ball at the feet, it is very likely that he cannot control the shot well and leaves you a frank ball so you can take the point.
Out of position
When they take you off track with good shots, you need a breath to regain position. In that case, keep in mind that, If you give the ball a lot of speed, you will have less time to react to the next hit. For that reason, it is preferable to play cut and deep or also a high and long ball give you enough time to gradually dissipate that disadvantage.
The balloons
In case you are on the net in an offensive situation and your opponent plays a very precise balloon that complicates the situation, do not seek to burst the ball at all costs, because the most normal thing is that you send her to limbo. Realize that It is not an easy task to go backwards at full speed and execute a shot away from the net, just in time. Try to hit the smash without looking for a winning shot and continue to contest the point. It is preferable to play smarter than to give away a point for trying to adorn yourself with the execution of an impossible blow.
