Tactics Flashcards
1
Q
Distraction techniques
A
Stamping on serve, shouting during points
2
Q
Delaying tactics
A
Towel breaks, wipe sweat on table, water breaks, time outs, bouncing ball before serve
3
Q
Use of different lengths of pimples or rubber types
A
Dead rubber/ no, short, medium or ;long pimples
4
Q
Twiddling bat
A
Confuse opponent with which side used
5
Q
Short serves
A
Allows for tactical short play, or attack on third ball
6
Q
3rd, 5th, 7th ball attack
A
Short serve before attacking weak 2nd, 4th or 6th shot
7
Q
Fast serve
A
-
8
Q
Half long serve
A
-
9
Q
Push/touch rally
A
-
10
Q
Moving opponent
A
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11
Q
Playing to opponent’s weaknesses
A
-
12
Q
Play consistently
A
-
13
Q
Vary speed, spin and direction of shots
A
-
14
Q
Play to your strengths
A
-
15
Q
Defensive play
A
-
16
Q
Offensive play
A
-
17
Q
Varying styles of play
A
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