What are some good tips to beating a pusher at tennis?
A. Tactics to use against a “pusher”: 1. Simply resign yourself to out-rally your opponent, especially early in a match. To handle a consistent baseliner who is not aggressive, you need to have the correct mindset. Do not miss for the first few games and maybe they will grow impatient. 2. Keep the ball in play until you get an easy, short ball and then attack. 3. Bring your opponent to net with a short chip- a better option than a drop shot- and then either pass him, make him hit a volley, or lob him. By bringing him forward, you will get him out of his comfort zone. 4. Mix in some sneak attacks. Roll the ball back deep a few times and then, quickly, move forward and take a floater out of the air. Even if you do not win the point with this tactic, it will force him to become more aware of where you are and when you might rush the net. 5. Serve and volley occasionally to force him to hit an aggressive return or a decisive passing shot early in the point. Pushers do not like being hurrie
