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Rule of Thumb
The Service Overload Strategy works because most players are usually weaker on
one wing. So go ahead and mercilessly pick on that stroke until
it bleeds enough return plums for you to win in three straight.
The Service Overload Strategy works
extremely well against most players’ forehands because most
players have to change grip. The time factor in grip changes
mean less reaction and setup time for the returns.
The Service Overload Strategy
will cause most players to consciously or unconsciously shade a
bit too much to one side to cover the down the line drive along
that particular sidewall. As a result, these players are
susceptible to Z-drives that will jam them without mercy.
The Service Overload Strategy does not work
too well against players who are
fundamentally sound on both wings. You can still take advantage
of their forehand stroke and the time factor of in grip changes
to delay their return reaction time, and maybe get several three
shots rallies to add to your score column.
Andy Roberts, 1997
U.S. Open Finalist, offers some final winks:
Hit a lot of different serves, this will keep your
opponents on their toes, if one or two serves are working for you,
keep hitting it until your opponent figures it out and then go back
to hitting a variety of serves and giving your opponents a lot of
different looks and keep them off balanced on their returns. |
