How to attack at the kitchen

Tip of the day

Many players struggle with being countered because they attack balls that are too low.

This guide explains the difference between a 3.5 and a 4.5 level attacking strategy.

You should never attack a ball that is below the height of the net.

The best targets for a speed up are the body and the backhand shoulder.

Power is often not the answer when you are looking to win a kitchen battle.

Disguising your speed ups makes it much harder for opponents to block them effectively.

Practicing a specific drill for the speed up and block sequence improves your control.

Key points

Attacking balls below net height usually results in an easy counter for opponents.
Target the backhand shoulder or the feet to limit the defensive options of your rivals.
Using placement and deception is more effective than relying on pure power.
Disguising your intent keeps opponents from preparing their paddles for a block.
Consistent drills focused on the transition from attack to defense build better habits.

Thoughts… 🤣

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Paul