by djarvik » Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:14
Let me throw some more setups for you guys to try, all tested and all are "winnable". Try and let me know which ones you like!
Marat Safin
FH:62
BH:87
SV:77
RT:71
VL:56
PW:79
SP:58
ST:70
Weapons:
Strong serve, Deadly Backhand, Solid Return, Consistent Power.
Weaknesses:
Speed. FH can be attacked. Mediocre net play.
Playing style:
Serve smart, you are looking for serves that will return to your BH side. Study your opponent and serve accordingly. There is no need for constant risk with this setup. If you serve well, you should be in control of the point and speed will not be a factor on your serve. FH will need to be risked from time to time as the pace will be slower from that side, giving more recovery time to opponent. On return games, use 71 return and direct the ball to the weaker side of the opponent. You may need to LT (L2) the next ball as your speed will hurt you if return is not properly executed. You may want to return to opponents stronger side if this will result in the next shot coming to your BH. With great attacking weapons and serve, you should win most if not all your service games. Return games will be tougher to win, but if a server can't place his serve well, you will be in control throughout the whole match!
How to beat:
Serve to his FH almost exclusively. 87BH+71RT will give you a lot of trouble. Make him move with lots of short top spins. Try returning to his FH, deep and strong. Mix in a few short top spin returns to his BH. Try to extend the rally to 3-4 shots, your odds of winning a point are greatly improved the longer the rally is.
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