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Placement Makes Power Better

Summary

Kyle Koszuta says placement is just as important as power, if not more. Playing a softer game and placing the ball into different spots forces your opponent to move.

The soft game and placement won’t hold back your power; they make it more effective. Move your opponent a little, get them off balance, and then your power shot has a much better chance of winning the point.

Key takeaways

  • Placement sets up power
  • Make your opponent move first
  • Off-balance opponents can’t handle pace
  • Then attack the right ball

Action items

  • Play a game where you must move your opponent twice before attacking
  • Practice placing dinks and drops to different targets
  • Track how often your attacks win after you moved the opponent first

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