I am often asked how to finish the point more efficiently and how to win points easier. I love giving these types of clinics as the process is actually very simple and easy to implement. Your first task to become more aware of not what your opponent is going to hit, but what the ball you hit is going to do to your opponent. This should give you a one or two second earlier start to decide whether it is a good time to come into the net or stay back and set it up again. If you hit the ball low at their feet or into their body or put them in a difficult position, then you charge the net. If it a ball they will not have much trouble with, then you hold your position until you can give them a difficult situation. Sometimes to get the ball at an opponent’s feet it requires taking the pace off of the ball, especially if you are hitting a low ball from below the net. So keep in mind that the height of the ball you receive will also help you determine the best shot to hit to force a weaker return from your opponents.
So look for opportunities to increase your awareness of your opponent’s difficult situations, but the ball you hit and next time you should find yourself being able to charge the net to finish the point quick with a forcing angle or well place shot away from your opponent . If you find yourself struggling with this concept, come to a clinic or lesson and we can help you get it right!
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