Chopper killer
Strategy
D K Asked 9 years ago
Hi coaches
I have seen that some players like Xu Xin,Ryu Seung Min or Wang Hao are called "chopper killers".
I realised that they are very good at using the anti-chopper strategies.
Is there any any option how a tradditional defender can effectively counter such players and strategies while remaining in the defense?
Thanks
DK
PS:Do you think that the player with Matsushita's defensive capabilities,Maze's lobbing skills and Ryu Seung Min's footwork can produce a "perfect defender"?
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi DK,
I think at this stage it is almost impossible for a defender to beat those type of players but having said that the defenders did really well at the World Championships.
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D K Posted 9 years ago
It is sad.
But I still would like to see the clash of Defending Masters against chopper killers.
Perhaps a player with all those abilities would stand a chance but I think if you are only defending, the top attackers will still win.