Kingscote's service is a fast slice, well placed and cleverly
disguised. It carries a great deal of pace and twist. His ground
strokes are hit off the rising bound of the ball, with a flat
raquet face or a slight slice. His wonderful speed of foot
offsets his lack of height, and he hits either side with equal
facility. There are no gaps in Kingscote's game. It is perfectly
rounded. His favourite forehand shot is 'cross court, yet he can
hit equally well down the line. His backhand is steady, very
accurate and deceptive, but rather lacks speed. His volleying is
remarkable for his court covering and angles, but is not the
decisive win of Williams or Johnston. He is the best volleyer in
the British Isles. His overhead is reliable and accurate for so
short a man, but at times is prone to lack speed.
Kingscote is a sound tactician without the strategic brilliance
of Parke. He is a fine match player and dogged fighter. Witness
his 5-set battle with me in the Championships, after being match
point down in the fourth set, and his 5-set struggle with
Johnston in the Davis Cup. It is a slight lack of decisiveness
all round that keeps Kingscote just a shade below the first
flight. He is a very fine player, who may easily become a
top-notch man. His pleasant, modest manner and generous
sportsmanship make him an ideal opponent, and endear him to the
gallery.
H. ROPER BARRETT
One of the real tennis tacticians, a man who is to-day a veteran
of many a notable encounter, yet still dangerous at all times, is
H.
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