Mario Tennis Fever on Switch 2 hooks you fast, nailing that classic arcade-tennis rush, but with deeper shot mechanics and Fever rackets. Whether you’re stomping CPUs in Exhibition or grinding it out online, here are 10 Mario Tennis Fever tips every player must know.
Mario Tennis Fever Tips Every Player Should Know
1. Master Shot Counters
Alternate shot types to keep opponents guessing and control the flow. Topspin (A button, orange trail) bounces high and knocks opponents back. Counter it with a slice (B button, blue trail) that curves slowly to pull opponents in.
Flats (Y button, purple trail) speed low and fast, perfect against lobs or topspins, while lobs (A then B, yellow trail) float over anyone crowding the net. Drop shots (B then A, gray trial) pull baseline players forward, so use them to mess up their rhythm.
2. Position Like a Pro
After every volley, stay centered back to the middle. It’s tempting to chase the ball too far, but that leaves you exposed wide open. Move with purpose between points; if you’re stuck in the back, throw in a slice or a lob to buy time.
Start on the baseline, then creep up as rallies build longer. Remember, positioning is key.
3. Getting Serves Right
Hit your serve right at the toss’s peak for those “Nice!” ratings that boost power and spin. Work on “Good!” serves first; they’re safer but still build pressure without risking faults.
Mix in flat serves to skim the lines, or topspin for extra bounce control.
4. Exploit Character Weaknesses
Some picks, like Boom Boom, are great defensively side-to-side, but terrible moving forward/back. Hammer such picks with topspins, drop shots, or deep rallies to punish their slow vertical movement.
Keep an eye on tier lists for meta picks and avoid gimmicky characters like Boo-slice spammers until you know how to shut them down.
5. Break Rally Patterns
Don’t just go left, right, left, spam forever; good players catch on to it fast. Try mixing a drop shot to pull them in, then lob to the opposite corner for an easy smash. Better yet, get up close and chain flats to stun and then really amp the pressure.
6. Gear Up Fever Rackets
Unlock Fever rackets for special buffs: Shova gets extra knockback, Fire Bar adds ground hazards. Slice counters Shova’s Fever Shots by cutting its push. Watch how your opponent uses their rackets and adapt your shots accordingly: slice for heavy knockback, flat for dodging obstacles.
7. Use Specials Smartly
In Standard mode, energy powers your zone/power shots. Force your opponent to chase and burn their energy, then use your zone shot to hit the corners or go right at them to crack rackets.
Low on energy? Simply stick to topspin for safe, reliable control.
8. Vary Your Moves
Every character handles shots their own way, but if you just spam one move, you’ll get stomped fast. The key is to rotate your attacks, staying unpredictable: topspin to attack, slice to defend, and lobs to punish advances.
Practicing against CPUs in Simple mode will help you nail down your movement before you step into online play.
9. Stay Aware, Find Patterns
Go aggressive early against weak players, but the tournament regulars will punish you if you overextend. Figure out their patterns first. If they hug the net, go for lobs, then target their weak spots. Build energy slowly, and don’t blow it all on risky power shots.
10. Grind Vs CPU Offline
Don’t jump into online matches until you’ve got the basics down. Crank up the CPU difficulty with energy off and work on your positioning/shot selection. Watch replays, learn from your mistakes, and practice countering everything! That’s what preps you for ranked.
Hit the practice court, find out what works for your main, and watch wins stack as you work with these tips.
