I have some questions that someone probably already answered

[willybeama]

How do you hit a short ball? Is it a skill thing or is it some sort of controller mapping thing I'm not getting. Sort of destroys my point construction when I can't get the ball to do what I think I'm trying to get the ball to do. Does stamina actually count for anything? The computer hits me off the court even when they have like 0 forehand power. Is power a timing thing or does the stats actually mean something. Thanks

It's a bit tricky understanding the setup controller but I think I'm slowly figuring it out. Any help in sort of understanding the basic design of the game is helpful. Not sure of all the differences they've made in comparison with the Top Spin series.