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Aggressive Baseliner

How They Like to Play

  • They like to Dictate play

  • They often rely on their big serves and forehands to run their opponents around the court

  • They will punish every short ball waiting to angle or hit you off the court

  • They are willing to risk making a few unforced errors in order to be aggressive

  • They typically do not like to come to the net

  • Their volley is often weak compared to their groundstrokes

How to Strategically Beat Them

  • They rely on getting into a rhythm disrupt 

  • Vary the height and spin of your shots hitting both Topspin and Slice

  • Hit neutral balls deep into their court

  • Shots you hit short near the service line will allow them to Dictate play

  • Bring them to the net with drop shots​

  • Force them to beat you with their weaker style of play

  • Pick your times to approach the net carefully only come in when you have them on defense​

Required Mindset to Beat Them

  • They will hit winners be ok with that

  • Be disciplined with deep neutral balls

  • Be mindful of when you hit harder and speed up play they love that!

  • Stay positive and run after every ball

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