I Nearly Cracked Against a 3.0 Pusher | Tennis League Network Match #2

[@tridentstacking]

Something I’ve learned is no man’s land is where you want to be against this type of foe. Gotta get comfortable being uncomfortable

[@trashbintennis5550]

Agreed! This recording is from awhile ago and I have since played more people of this play style and that’s where I ended up finding success….just gotta be ready to do a lot of moving back too 😅

[@Lgg130]

Thank you this was very instructional. We are at similar levels and Im playing a losers bracket final in two days and its against this style.. i dont play it often but when i do i dont do well! I'll try and follow your lead as well as staying more inside as another commenter suggested.

[@trashbintennis5550]

Definitely! And I also found that if there’s a short ball that brings you forward start your retreat to the baseline early because they’re good at throwing in deep shots when you’re up.

[@alastairtheduke]

The guy is sitting in no man's land half the time. High spinny balls to get a no doubt high but short ball and get to the net is what this match needed.

[@trashbintennis5550]

Yeah, I suck at the approach

[@caioscofield]

I never played against a pusher (there aren't many at 3.5+). for a consistent baseline grinder doesn't seem hard though.

[@IamBIGuUS]

Easy to forget that against this guy your feet are basically at the service line all the time. If you take a behind-the-baseline cut at an approach ball you're gonna fly the ball a lot. If you're uncomfortable with these shots, more mini-tennis is your friend. Practice spinning the ball firmly on a normal-sized swing and landing it in the service box.

[@trashbintennis5550]

Agreed! I need this exercise on my forehand AND backhand

[@Christopher-ep5tk]

Just hit harder (80% of what you are capable of), you are too carefull. You do have the strenght and technique!

[@trashbintennis5550]

Thank you! Yes - I will try. I was tiiiiiiight.

[@stevenjm12]

no footwork! never on your toes!

[@trashbintennis5550]

Fair point

[@svlagonda7417]

0:41 Looked long!

[@trashbintennis5550]

Yeah and the pollen mark also seems to confirm this…but he played it and won so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stewpatterson1369]

Nice Game!

[@trashbintennis5550]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it

[@pixelated1968]

holy shit I thought that was Mr Beast in the thumbnail

[@trashbintennis5550]

😅

[@Dasato123]

Your too young to really understand this statement, but your commentary is prime Woody Allen. 🙂

[@trashbintennis5550]

Gratsi - Is this a slight or compliment?

[@albertcamus5970]

Learn to hit a forehand angle bro. Many those short balls you get are ripe for angle shots. Just look it up on youtube.

[@trashbintennis5550]

Thank you, Vince

[@jamesmckinnon9473]

First

[@trashbintennis5550]

You dirty dawg