The following observations are of course my personal view and do not claim to be the “truth”!
Here comes Takeshi Atsuya (Japan):
Strengths:
- good footwork
- good backhand defense
- good forehand attack
- good backhand serves
- good twiddling of the blade to push with heavy backspin
Weaknesses:
- no forehand serves
- forehand topspin occasionally too slow and not decisive in winning the point
- often decides to attack from backhand side reacting on a forehand topspin when this is not appropriate, taking to much risks and making the decision before actually seeing what is coming
Suggestions:
- practise forehand serves
- not decide to attack before knowing what is coming
- occasionally defend with forehand
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