Part 2 - General tactics against different playing style.

Welcome back to part 2 of 6.  So, have you thought about what type of game style you are?  If you haven't, take a few minutes to think about it before reading on.  C'mon stay with me here.  Really think about it.  Okay, for those who did their brain storming let's explore.....

Aggressive baseliner

Aggressive baseliners tend to be impatient.  They like to dictate and end points quickly.

Tactically:
- move them with good change of directions.
- keep the ball deep, don't allow them to set up.
- return big middle on 1st serves, more aggressive on 2nd serves.
- serve wide, 1st ball open court; serve "T" 1st ball behind them.

All court

All court players are all over the court because they have the ability to do so.  You're never sure what they are going to do next.

Tactically:
- keep the ball deep and heavy.
- take time away from them.
- high percentage of first serves.
-get them out of their comfort zone.

Counter puncher

Counter punchers will try to run down everything.  They try to get in your head and send you to the mental asylum.

Tactically:
- hit behind them.  They are always looking to cover open court.
- must be patient.  Cannot push against counter puncher.  They are better at it.  Hit aggressive with margin to big targets
- take time away and look to finish point at net.
- put pressure returning 2nd serve.



 Well, here you have it.  Remember, to compete well, you must drive your skills.  Just skills alone won't cut it.  You must drive them.  Combine that with a big dose of energy and focus, you are good to go.  Play your game 80% and adjust 20% to what your opponents don't like.  

Thank you for reading.  Hope this helps.