Speed and agility are key for the counterpuncher, as well as a willingness to patiently chase down every ball to frustrate opponents.

It frustrates opponents and shakes their poise.

Edberg's game is a natural to frustrate opponents on the fast Rebound Ace courts.

Byrd will not scare top heavyweights with his punching power, but he can put together combinations that frustrate opponents.

He frustrated opponents with his superior shot-blocking ability, denying an average 2.6 shots a game.

This style of play, similar to a "human backboard", often tires and frustrates more offensive opponents.

Cañas played a defensive counter-punching game from the baseline, utilising his retrieving skills in order to frustrate opponents.

This shot can have confusing bounces which can frustrate opponents.

Meanwhile, Cleveland uses most of the 24-second clock on each possession with a patient offense that frustrates opponents.

It was the first glimpse of what the Knicks hope to be: a team with a balanced offense coupled with a tenacious defense that can frustrate opponents.