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Organizing Practice Sets
The art of winning tournaments begins with the science of organizing practice sets. To win an event, a player will usually have to defeat several types of opponents. Worthy adversaries will apply a variety of playing styles along with their own unique strategies, tactics, ball speeds, and playing tempos.
List the four styles of players found in tournament competition.
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(Answer: Hard hitting base-liner, Retriever/pusher, All-court net rusher and Drop shot artist)
Have you noticed a singular style of opponent that continually gets the best of you in tournament play?
(Example: Retriever/Pusher)
Now, begin organizing by looking deeper into playing practice sets. Develop and rehearse the actual patterns needed to defuse the exact style of opponent that sends you home early.
List 3 patterns of play that systemically pulls the crafty opponent out of their comfort zone.
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Examples Include: 1. Short angle/side door pattern, 2. Moon-ball approach to swing volley, 3. Drop shot to passing shots and lobs.
Readiness breeds confidence. Developing and rehearsing the game plans to defeat every style of opponent is essential to winning championships.
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