At a higher level, players will have to draw upon a greater variation of shots to win points. That’s why soft skills and deft shots are an excellent attribute to have.
During the competition, players have to react to many different balls and use shots that are rarely practiced. Practicing these specific scenarios from time to time should be incorporated into training to make players prepared for demands of the competition.
Players, who can mix up offensive shots with controlled drop shots, are really difficult to beat because opponents never know where they should stand on the court to prepare for the next shot.
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