Blocker Strategy

Table Tennis Match Strategy

Last updated 11 years ago

Alex Choi

Alex Choi Asked 11 years ago

I have a friend who's a right hander whose forehand is his weaker side but he is so fast I cant exploit it he also is a good blocker of the ball and always sets his own rhythm in the game how can I break a rthythm which is fast paced as a leftie with a penhold grip with a reverse backhand should.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Alex,

Against a good blocker the key is to change the spin and speed of your shots.  They enjoy you playing the ball fast so change it up with slow and fast topspins and to various places on the table.  This will break up their rhythm and gain you a few more points.

For our Premium members we also have a lesson in our Match Strategy Course on Playing A Blocker.


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AmekunRaiane Rivadeneira

AmekunRaiane Rivadeneira Posted 11 years ago

i saw other players counter blockers via looping but instead of the fast paced hitting they really concentrate on the brushing part and when the player blocks it flies away i think its called a slow loop

Alex Choi

Alex Choi Posted 11 years ago

Where should i serve should i serve long or short. Should i play the reverse backhand topspin since i am a penholder.


Alex Choi

Alex Choi Posted 11 years ago

I use a rpb grip is it good to use a reverse backhand

 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi Alex,

Usually it is good to serve short so that your opponent can't attack first.

You should definitely give the RPB a try.  It can be a good attacking stroke.


Alex Choi

Alex Choi Posted 11 years ago

Is it okay if I use RPB because I use to be a shakehander but I watched Wang Hao play at the championship and he was amazing. So I switched to being a penhold player , I already use RPB and my backhand topspin is pretty good. Against a blocker should I play my forehand or backhand more


Alex Choi

Alex Choi Posted 11 years ago

Since I am a lefthander


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Use whichever stroke you feel more comfortable with.  Just focus on the variation.



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