What is it?

From the 3rd shot of the point onwards, describes the % of balls being impacted on the rise (and conversely, allows an opportunity to talk to the % of balls being taken on the fall).

Why we like it?

For years, we've discussed players taking the ball on the rise or being forced/choosing to operate from deeper in the court as the ball descends off the bounce. We're proud to have introduced a stat to speak directly to these varying approaches.

When we use it?

We feel like this provides an opportunity for the science to augment the tactical conversation taking place in a commentary booth regarding differing approaches between two players. This stat can be called upon to demonstrate the contrast behind the tactical intention of two players and/or shown on a set-by-set level to demonstrate the change in the tactical battle over time within a match