It’s important to attack your opponent’s weak shots whenever possible.
What Does This Mean?
If you don’t attack weak shots, you send a message to your opponent that he does not need to hit any harder, or any nearer the lines. This takes the pressure off your opponent, and most people play better when the pressure is off.
What Does This Mean for Your Tennis?
When you are receiving a second serve it’s especially important to attack if the serve is weak. Most experts regard the serve as the most important shot in tennis. If you attack weak second serves:
- you will have the server worried as he prepares to hit his second serve.
- In future points he is likely to be concerned about getting his first serve in, so as not to give you a look at a second serve.
This is the tenth article in our Tennis Unlocked series by one of Ireland’s most experienced coaches, Peter Farrell. The series will build into a library of knowledge, specifically designed for club-level players, that can help make your match play more effective.
