Tactics (Singles)

Question 1

Movement pressure

Answer 1

force opponent to cover distance rapidly by using different shot types

Question 2

central base position

Answer 2

return to center of court to allow quick movement to any area of court

Question 3

How to maximize distance opponent must cover?

Answer 3

target corners as theyll have to cover long diagonals

Question 4

split step

Answer 4

small jump to prepare for any shot when you cant reach ideal position

Question 5

Slicing

Answer 5

hit shuttle at an angle to change direction unexpectantly

Question 6

short hitting action

Answer 6

generate power with minimal swing for suprising shots

Question 7

double motion

Answer 7

start swinging in one direction than switch to anothrt

Question 8

cosisitent preparation

Answer 8

use similar body and racket motions for different shots so opponent cant guess moves

Question 9

serving tactics

Answer 9

mainly high and low serves
occasional flick serve
avoid drive serves

Question 10

high serve

Answer 10

playrd towards middle not a corner
opponent is likely weak in rear court
unsuitable against violent smashes or accurate drop shots

Question 11

low serve

Answer 11

played directly toward receiver or service T
avoids powerful smash
be ready to react quickly

Question 12

flick serve

Answer 12

variation of low serve
avoids opponent predicting serve
aim for back tramlines to avoid violent smash

Question 13

Forehand Grip

Answer 13

Handshake grip
Face of racket faces is sideways
Create V - index on left, hand on right

Question 14

Backhand Grip

Answer 14

Face of racket faces upwards
Thumb placed lengthwise on handle, wrap fingers around underneath

Question 15

tactics

Answer 15

movement pressure
slicing
double motion
consistent preparation
short hitting action
central base position
split step