Tuesday, April 7, 2009

How to beat a retriever

What is a retriever?

This is a player who gets everything back--just like my golden. The ball keeps coming back no matter what I throw them.

Strategy One:

Be patient (without looking like you forgot how to play) and stay with your solid fundamentals: turn, move to the ball with quick adjusting steps, finish, and then recover. When you finally get a short ball work your shot combinations (game style) that finish the point. The less pressure you put on them the longer you must rally. It can be frustrating but you must rally patiently till they offer something to you. Do not get creative! That's exactly what retrievers like to do; take you out of your rythm.

Strategy Two:

Hit a short ball and bring them to the net to open court.
Strategy Three:

Charge the net when the opportunity strikes; be ready, the retriever has great lobs, trust me.

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