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says
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Yes, but it is because your "much power" is not produced consistently. The way I like to describe it is:
1. If the ball is low or tricky, meaning you need time and consistency, spin it up.
2. If the ball is high or easy, drive it.
3. With practice, you want to make more balls go from category 1 to category 2 by making tricky balls easier with more spin in your drives.
I see where TWI is coming from. Going for broke each shot is not good for amature players for a few reasons.
1. You are going to be attempting some low percentage shots... the odds will catch up to you.
2. If an amature player does not yet have absolute perfect balance, compact power shot technique, and recovery, making a 100% shot and it comes back + a lost point - no recovery.
So TWI and his coach agree that there is judgment and integration of risk and shot selection in a rally. Emphasis is to reduce risk by attempting to maximize balance recovery and preparedness for next shot by going for CONSISTENCY and PLACEMENT. (Even though I never saw TWI talk about spin, I would think this would also be an emphasis from his coach) The green light for power is when there is an OBVIOUS high percentage chance to finish.
Overall, TWI coach's manages the game with heavy risk reduction emphasizing control and readiness.
NL's stated way in the quote concisely detailing shot selection parameters is basically how I go about it. I have a VERY HIGH emphasis on spin, depth and placement in that order. I unconsciously make a judgment of how much power I will make as I see the ball coming and judge where my opponent is. Higher balls close to the endline decision is real easy - cream it by them.
NL's approach to decision making is both technically sound and has the added benefit of accelerated decision making. You see the ball, you already know what to do, so there is no time wasted thinking/deciding... all you to is subconsciously will the ball to its place the way you already decided. There is big-time value in such a shot selection process. Things ought to happen at a subconscious level... if we think too much about it during the point, we run out of time and make a weak decision/execution.
TWI's camp's decision making process also has similar benefits, plus it is also a sound strategic growth strategy for the future that can be changed to accommodate increased skill/consistency.
NL's way also has growth potential, the better you get at spinning the ball, depth and placement, the better your level gets (to a degree if other areas do not improve, but this is a huge area)