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In this video, world #1 Anna Leigh Waters breaks down exactly when to attack… and when to definitely hold off.
We dive into the subtle decisions that separate great players from everyone else — and trust me, this one is packed with gold.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔥 Attacking Like a Pro:
How to time your attack based on your opponent’s balance and movement
Why off-balance players are the easiest targets
How any ball can be attacked — but not every ball should be
How to choose your attack location based on your opponent’s weaknesses
The difference between smart speed-ups and bad ones (height, timing, footwork)
Why stepping back before attacking is usually a mistake
The power of changing your attack spots to stay unpredictable
Why you should keep applying pressure — even if the first attack didn’t work
How relentless offense creates unforced errors over time
🧠 Countering with Confidence:
How to stay ready and read the speed-up before it hits you
Why moving your feet beats standing still
The truth about the outdated “stay on the line” advice
How modern paddles changed what’s considered attackable
Why expecting every ball to be a speed-up actually makes you calmer
When and how to reset if you’re caught off guard
The underrated importance of split-stepping (even off the ball)
How to adjust your paddle angle and positioning to stop getting jammed
It’s a masterclass — and it’s all in this one video.
-Kyle
P.S. The original video I did with ALW (today’s video was edited from that one) has over 260k views. If you have 46 minutes, I highly recommend watching that again.
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