Tactics

Tactics for defending

• Give yourself more time to recover by hitting the ball higher over the net and deeper in to the court
• Hitting crosscourt is often the best option as the net is lower in the centre
• If your opponent is attacking by approaching the net, you can hit it over them, past them or to their feet so they have to hit it up

 Tactics for attacking

• Choosing the right time to attack is key. For example, if you have managed to move your opponent off the court with a deep or wide shot, this is a good time to attack
• You can attack by hitting the ball harder which takes time away from your opponent and puts them under pressure
• You can hit the ball into the space away from your opponent. Players make more mistakes when on the run
• When attacking you should generally be inside the court and moving forwards towards the net putting pressure on your opponent
• Identify your opponent’s weaknesses. Hitting the ball to your opponents weaker side should win you more points