How They Like to Play

• The counterpuncher, sometimes disrespectfully called a pusher, is all about consistent defense

• They know the percentage shots and always hit them

• They know that 2/3 of points won in tennis are from errors, so they will never make one

• They will never go for too much on shot

• They will win most of their points because you will eventually make the error

• They will mentally wear you down enticing you to go for too much to just end the point

• They hit neutral balls, have good lobs, and superb placement

• They are the hardest players to beat

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How to Strategically Beat Them

• Attack the net, they do not like to be rushed, they do not like to be pressured to go for too much

• Wrong foot them by hitting behind them instead of always to the empty court

• Take their lobs out of the air hitting approach the net

• Keep the net by going for your overheads

• Make them forwards and backwards with Drop Shots and Lobs

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Mindset Required to Beat Them

• Be patient and be prepared to hit a ton of balls

• Do not get annoyed respect their style of play it is effective

• Be determined to hit as many balls as necessary to compete

• Be disciplined going for too much will lead to certain defeat

• Stay positive and enjoy the battle no matter how long

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