Federer wrote:The tutorial doesn't give any information on when it is best to release the button to hit the ball, about positioning etc. Maybe that is something to be looked at in the future.
Unfortunately at the moment routine balls are flying wide at the mere touch of direction or they hit the net halfway for no reason I can see.
It feels like the success of my shots are being determined by the roll of a dice, rather than anything I do. I understand some chance is involved but I almost feel scared to hit the ball such is my error rate!
Also the double tap mechanism is hampered by the fact the direction of the shot is determined by where you were pointing when you first pressed, rather than the second tap. The time is too short for the decisions on direction and to perform a double tap shot to both be made after your opponent hits. Therefore you have to decide before your opponent hits their shot, which is clearly undesirable.
Your input on these is, as always, gratefully received.
It seems to me you are getting overwhelmed with the game. To circumvent that, everything you do you have to do as early as possible.
First of all, you have to prepare your shot immediately, ideally before (or at the same time) you begin moving your player towards the ball. If you have already prepared your shot, you will have some positioning assistance when approaching the ball. If you prepare only when you're reaching the ball, you won't benefit from it. That is the first thing to care about.
Maybe you can try that for now and let me know if it improves your performance.