What Type Of Player Are You?

15 Questions | By Nickgissing | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 502

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Radek Stepanek (World number 97)

You’re a battler. There’s nothing particularly great about your game, but you get the job done. Being in the top 100 is an amazing achievement; however is it really the best you can do?We’d recommend you sign-up for our beginner class, and learn how to get the basics right. Don’t get put off by people saying you’re too old to be any good now. Just keep chipping away and you never know, maybe you’ll find a really good doubles partner.Register for a beginner classRegister for an intermediate classRegister for a special classBook a private lessonFor a more in depth understanding of which class level you should consider, please visit http://breakpointanalysis.com/coaching/which-class/

Sara Errani (World number 93)

You might have been good once, but it’s safe to say you’re on a downward spiral. There’s nothing particularly flashy about your game, but you try your best and give 110% every time.Effort isn’t always enough though, so we’d recommend you take a beginners class with us. Hold off retirement for at least a semester, and you never know what might happen.Register for a beginner classRegister for an intermediate classRegister for a special classBook a private lessonFor a more in depth understanding of which class level you should consider, please visit http://breakpointanalysis.com/coaching/which-class/

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Questions and Answers

1.

How do you generally win your points
- A.
  
  Rallying until my opponent makes a mistake.
- B.
  
  Blasting a winner from anywhere in the court.
- C.
  
  Lure my opponent into a false sense of security.
- D.
  
  I generally don’t.
2.

When you step up to serve, what are you thinking?
- A.
  
  Should I ace my opponent down the tee, or out wide.
- B.
  
  I’m going to take some pace off this and make sure it goes in.
- C.
  
  I hope this serve goes in.
- D.
  
  Why don't my parents love me.
3.

What do you pack in your tennis bag when you play?
- A.
  
  A couple of spare racquets, drink bottle, extra grips and some spare balls.
- B.
  
  It’s mostly just crap because I never clean it.
- C.
  
  Not balls. Hopefully my opponent will remember them.
- D.
  
  Tennis bag?
4.

How often do you play?
- A.
  
  Once per week.
- B.
  
  I train 3 hours per day and have an extensive gym program.
- C.
  
  Whenever I can afford the court hire rates at Melbourne Uni.
- D.
  
  I’ve never played before.
5.

What do you consider is your best attribute on court?
- A.
  
  My forehand, or backhand, often my serve too.
- B.
  
  My ability to not care how much I lose by.
- C.
  
  My footwork and speed around the court.
- D.
  
  I don’t have one.
6.

How many grand slams have you won?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  1-3
- C.
  
  17+
- D.
  
  I only play for fun
7.

How would you describe your forehand technique?
- A.
  
  My grip is so extreme it goes skydiving regularly.
- B.
  
  I haven’t learnt how to hit a forehand yet.
- C.
  
  I only hit backhands.
- D.
  
  Classically simple, with little room for error.
8.

How important is looking good on court to you?
- A.
  
  Thankfully not very important.
- B.
  
  It depends who I’m playing.
- C.
  
  I’m more concerned about winning.
- D.
  
  Looking good is the only thing I have going for me.
9.

Do you know what the correct grip to serve with is?
- A.
  
  Yes, but I forget the name.
- B.
  
  No, I just hold the racquet however feels right.
- C.
  
  It doesn’t make a difference anyway.
- D.
  
  I’m in the process of learning.
10.

Would you consider your general ability on court to be closest to:
- A.
  
  Roger Federer.
- B.
  
  Someone who doesn’t play tennis.
- C.
  
  Maria Sharapova.
- D.
  
  That guy I saw playing at the local courts yesterday.
11.

When you feel under pressure, do you generally:
- A.
  
  Steel my resolve and refuse to lose.
- B.
  
  Lose.
- C.
  
  Subtly try to put my opponent off.
- D.
  
  Go for too much and miss, but feel happy I tried.
12.

When you’re playing doubles, what is your greatest weakness:
- A.
  
  My volleying.
- B.
  
  Keeping the ball away from my opponent on the net.
- C.
  
  Remembering how to serve in a tiebreak.
- D.
  
  My partner.
13.

How would you describe your backhand technique?
- A.
  
  Disastrous.
- B.
  
  Pleasantly awful.
- C.
  
  Simple, yet elegant.
- D.
  
  I try not to hit them.
14.

What is your favourite sport?
- A.
  
  Tennis.
- B.
  
  AFL.
- C.
  
  Netball.
- D.
  
  Crime fighting.
15.

When is the best time to play tennis?
- A.
  
  In the heat of the day, because that’s how you become tough.
- B.
  
  Whenever you can find someone to play with.
- C.
  
  I try not to play if I can help it.
- D.
  
  Whenever someone accidentally leaves the gate open to the courts.