Being targeted isn't a death sentence. It's actually an opportunity to show your opponents you've got more tricks up your sleeve than they bargained for.
You know that feeling, right? You're in a doubles match and suddenly you realize the other team has figured you out.
They're hammering your backhand. Every ball is coming your way. Your partner's basically watching from the sidelines while you're getting absolutely worked over. It's frustrating, demoralizing, and honestly, it happens to everyone at some point.
Being targeted isn't a death sentence. It's actually an opportunity to show your opponents you've got more tricks up your sleeve than they bargained for.
Kyle Koszuta recently broke down exactly how to handle this situation in a tactical masterclass that's worth your attention.
The Setup: Understanding Why You're Being Targeted Let's start with the obvious. If the other team is consistently attacking you, they've made a calculation.
Maybe they've identified you as the weaker player on the court. Maybe they've noticed your backhand is vulnerable. Or your forehand dinks tends to sail high. Or maybe they just know that targeting one player creates chaos and forces mistakes.
Koszuta uses a practical demonstration with his partner Tyler to illustrate this exact scenario. He's relentlessly attacking Tyler's backhand side, and Tyler's stuck in a defensive crouch, trying to keep the ball in play. Sound familiar?
The pressure is real.
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