Chop or block
Strokes
Earl Joseph Asked 11 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 Answered 11 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 Posted 11 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?
In training, set yourself the task of topspinning every long ball. With a change in mindset you will change your positioning.