New Delhi, Apr 7: India's superiority on grass court notwithstanding, Davis Cup coach Nandan Bal wants the team to prepare well against the Japanese side, which he believes is better in dealing with pressure.

"Japanese players are a lot better prepared to handle tough situations. So, we have to prepare well for the tie," he said after the team's first practice session of the day.

Bal said the Indian players have good technique when it comes to playing on grass.

"Most of them are good at volley. Japanese, I think would struggle a bit to get used to low bounce as they play a lot on hard courts," he said.

Rohan Bopanna joined the camp today while captain Leander Paes is expected to arrive tomorrow.

Bopanna, nursing a knee inflammation, was restricted to a light session and was seen hitting just backhands and returns.

"There is no point taking chances. That's why we left him on one side of the court to hit some backhands and returns. Forehands and service require a lot of movement, so we did not want to push him hard," Bal said.

"From tomorrow we will start intense session," he added.

The coach however ruled out serious problem with Bopanna's knee.