Once you've been playing for a bit, you'll automatically notice what your strengths and weaknesses are. Then, you'll pick a strategy that plays up your strengths and plays down your weaknesses. Here's the four common styles of players:
1. Control players. Just like their name says, they like to have control at all times and thus rarely take risks. They don't smash all too often and keep it traditional.
2. Defensive players. This type of player tries to make their opponent make mistakes as opposed to focusing on their own game.
3. Offensive players. This player is generally pretty aggressive, focusing on topspin and consistency. They can place the ball very well and clearly understand spin.
4. Power players. No fooling here, power players rely mainly on speed to trip their opponents up.

So which of them are you?