Chop or block

Strokes

Earl Joseph
Earl Joseph Asked 12 years ago

Sir, when my opp. attacks, it feels very comfortable to chop rather than blocking. but, my chops misses as i am not a defender. i am an attacker. why does chopping feel comfortable? But, blocking is great.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Earl,

You may be a naturally defensive player.  You can persevere with it and see if you can develop your chopping.

Or work on your block stroke by staying close to the table.

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Earl Joseph

Earl Joseph Posted 12 years ago

sir, I may be a natural defensive player. But, i have good b/h loop strokes better than any other player i my club ad i dont want to be a defensive player. How to break up the feel of chopping?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

In training, set yourself the task of topspinning every long ball.  With a change in mindset you will change your positioning.


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