Close-up of a player scooping a low dink just over the net, paddle face open near the court surface

Off-Speed Attack When They’re Expecting Power

Summary

Tanner’s attack cue: when the opponent is loaded for power, don’t give them the heater they’re blocking for. Change to an off-speed attack instead.

The pace change catches them early or leaning the wrong way — same setup look, different speed.

Key takeaways

  • Expecting power → go off-speed
  • Disguise > raw pace when they’re ready
  • Same look, different tempo

Action items

  • One kitchen game: every third speed-up must be off-speed
  • Partner calls “ready for heat” — you must change pace

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