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| Arthur Ashe |
“The
ideal attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight.” Arthur Ashe.
All great tennis players dedicate their time,
bodies, and hearts to the sport as they review and perfect every aspect of
their game. They also have another common quality: A hatred for “pushers,”
players who consistently keep the ball in play without much pace.
What is a Pusher? Pushers generally don’t have any
big weapon to use on the court. They can hit groundstrokes, decent volleys, and
run-of-the-mill serves. They typically don’t have amazing speed, but they cover
enough of the court to keep the ball in play. Overall, their game is
unbelievably average.
Before you try to blow your pushing opponent off the
court with big serves and great winners, analyze the pusher’s game plan. Respect
the pusher, but do not push back. Pushers do not pass well, so come in and hit angle
volleys, watch out for lobs. Do not wait on the ball, go get it, do not blast;
mix your serves, hit kick, flat, slice to all areas of the service box.
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Pushers focus on keeping the ball in play along .Their
consistence normally drives their opponents crazy. Even if the pusher appears
to be slow or out of shape, they seem to return every shot you hit their way.
Dictate the pace of play, play at your speed. Do not let your opponent see you get mad or
frustrated, stay positive.
Pushers utilize a variety of spin types, as they
slice balls in the corners of the court and hit tough backspin shots. Play your
game, but be very patient with it. Be willing to hit extra shots in every
rally. Pushers force you out of your comfort zone and commonly frustrate
players to the point that they try to smash every shot for a quick winner. Be
willing to stay on the court all day if necessary.
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