“The law of the downward angle - thee who angles a volley down (drop, dink, push shot) first will win the point the vast majority of the time.”
Rather than trying to overpower your opponent at waist or chest height, a better option can be taking pace off of the ball (be the first to enter the slow game) and angling it down at their feet.
Change the dynamic so you’re hitting down on the ball and they’re hitting up. This dramatically turns the point in your favor - giving you a higher percentage to win the point. Play the percentages - - don't just 'hit and pray'!
Not only is it more difficult to hit a shot from your feet/ankles; but, it also lowers the odds of an attack (by your opponent) landing in. A ball hit with pace from the knee or below is almost always going to sail out.
When you control the height of the ball - you also control the point.
So true, especially when us ladies are playing against the guys.