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Coach tip
Shots that rely on accuracy such as spoon
serves and risk shots are easier to hit when
the ITZ meter is full.
Returning Serves/Shots
When a 120 mph (193 kmh) serve is rocketing toward you, try
not to panic. The trick to returning serves and shots is to try to
anticipate where your opponent might be hitting the ball so you
can get into position early.
Press
A
to hit a fl at/safe shot. Pressing and holding the button
gives your shot more power, better control over the angle, and
increased accuracy. This function also works for the
B
,
X
, and
Y
buttons.
S e r v e Ty p e s
A
Flat/Safe Serve—
A fast serve with little or no spin on
the ball.
B
Topspin Serve—
A serve that produces a higher bounce
with forward spin on the ball.
X
Slice Serve—
A serve that stays low due to the backspin
on the ball.
r
Risk Shot Serve—
A devastating serve that’s tough to
pull off and tough to return. Release
r
when the bar
is in the middle of the risk meter.
l
Spoon Serve—
An underhand serve, usually used to
catch your opponent off guard when they’re playing
deep. Release
l
when the bar is in the middle of the
risk meter.
S h o t Ty p e s
A
Flat/Safe Shot—
A safe shot with no spin on the ball. This
shot is less likely to go out of bounds.
B
Topspin Shot—
A shot with forward spin on the ball
which produces a high bounce. Be careful, this shot can
go long.
X
Slice Shot—
A shot with backspin that keeps the ball low.
This is an excellent defensive shot.
Y
Lob Shot—
A high-arcing shot that can buy you time to
get back into position or get your opponent off the net.
r
Risk Shot—
A diffi cult to perform but powerful shot that
the other player will have a hard time returning. Release
r
when the bar is in the middle of the risk meter.
l
Drop Shot—
A delicate shot that falls just over the
net. Use this shot when your opponent is playing too
far back or to disrupt their rhythm. Release
l
when the
bar is in the middle of the risk meter.
