Using variation to win against better players
ReeceTowe123 asked 4 years ago
I am confused with what it means by variation of shotd does it mean playing 1 forehand at something like 90% and then the next one at 50 or does it mean do 1 slow spinny shot andthen one power shot or is it both? Or could it also be completely changing the type of spin? Are there any ways i can practice this to make it completely subconscious over time?
Tom Academy Coach answered 4 years ago
Hey Reece, so variation against better players is changing the placement of your shots and tempo,like tou mentioned one slow spin shot and then more power etc. I think playing a simple drill like forehand open up against backspin and then play forehand topspins but trying to focus on changing the speed and spin against a block, this will help it become more subconscious.
Also just having this focus in games to really add different placements and spin/speed variety to your game. So the opponents don’t get into too much of a rhythm and find you easy to predict.
