Slice or Drive the Return: Time vs Pressure

Summary

Richard’s return fork is time versus pressure. Slice when you need to arrive ready for the third; drive when you want to disrupt their third-shot quality.

Key takeaways

• Need time → slice return
• Want to disrupt the third → drive return
• Pick before the toss based on your transition confidence

Action items

• Alternate slice and drive returns for a full game and note which yields weaker thirds