Question: I am more of a finesse player. A good amount of players I play with are considered bangers. They love to hit hard and hard all the time. I would rather set up the shot for an opening than slam the ball. I am patient and wait for the opening.
The trouble is that I get caught at the kitchen. The bangers hit the ball and we end up in a firefight.
What would you recommend? I always tell my partner to slow the game down to win points using our heads.
PS: They all know my finesse game.
Thanks!
- Vik
Answer: Hi Vik,
If you had asked me 5 years ago, I would be able to reply with a simple “focus on your drops, resets, and just keep your dinks low.”
Unfortunately, with the advent of uber-powerful paddles that impart a massive spin, subtlety is knocking on death's door. The skill level required to reset and outdink even the most novice banger is disproportionately high when compared to the skill needed to plow through a finesse player.
That said, I am here to help so here are a few tips to give you a fighting chance: