Is your opponent hitting penetrating shots that feel “heavy”? Don’t be intimidated. Learn the three key adjustments you must make in order to effectively play this difficult shot.
What’s the best play for you to use against a “pusher”. How many of these plays should you be using in your matches? Brady discusses this and a few other key points in today’s lesson.
In today’s video Brady discusses why hitting the ball on the rise is extremely effective against a “pusher” and how you can use this simple tactic to beat the “pusher” once and for all.
Oftentimes a “pusher” has a weaker second serve that can be attacked. Rather than going for a winner, “chipping and charging” can be a great tactic to put pressure on your opponent.
Most “pushers” love to play from behind the baseline so bringing them forward with a short slice can be a great way to get them out of their comfort zone. Learn how to execute this play in today’s video.
Is a “pusher” consistently hitting high and deep balls on you? Every once and a while it can be quite effective to sneak in and take their ball out of the air. Learn how exactly to do this in today’s lesson.
Why do we miss against pushers so much? The answer is actually fairly simple. Learn why hitting unforced errors against a “pusher” is so common and why it’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Hitting the ball behind your opponent is a great strategy, especially against faster opponents. Learn when and how to use this play that works great against a “pusher” in today’s video.
Possibly the single biggest issue recreational players have against a “pusher” is overhitting. Learn how to stay relatively aggressive without overhitting in today’s video.
Sometimes approaching at your opponent can have its advantages, especially against a “pusher”. Learn why and how this underused yet effective play can be utilized in today’s lesson.
One thing “pushers” are really good at is getting you to play differently. In today’s lesson Brady discusses how to avoid this and rather how to play your own brand of tennis rather than your opponent’s.
How often do you practice your low volley? Probably not enough. Grab a partner and try this fun and useful game to practice your low volleys in a competitive scenario.
Grip pressure is often an afterthought but is absolutely crucial for hitting effective low volleys. Learn how tight to squeeze the grip depending on your court position in today’s video.
If your opponent hits a low ball directly at your body, hitting a “banana” volley get you out of a tricky situation. Learn how to hit this unique shot in Brady’s today’s lesson.
Your technique will have to change on a backhand volley that drop below net level. Learn the slight adjustments you must make in order to hit great low backhand volleys in today’s video.
Your technique will change slightly on a volley that drops below net level. Learn the slight adjustments you must make in order to hit great low forehand volleys in today’s lesson.
