Defensive Technique

Strategy

Jamie Holford Asked 12 years ago

Hi I'm a defensive player but most people are attackers is my full potential being muffled because I'm not offensive?

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Jamie,

You can reach a very high level being a defensive player. If you feel comfortable as a defender, then keep going with it. Just reach as high as you possibly can.

Joo Se Hyuk has reached an amazing level being a defender.

← When to step back Rubber and Paddle →

Notify me of updates

Add to Favourites

Back to Questions

Recommended Video

Tactics Against a Good Short Pusher

Use a long push or a flick to open up the game against someone who is beating you at the short game. It might not be your favourite way to play but if you are losing the short game you need to mix things up. In the long run you certainly need to improve your own short game.

Watch Now

Thoughts on this question

Ji-Soo Woo Posted 12 years ago

I think we need more defensive players. The more variety the better. Some of the most entertaining matches you see are between a good attacker and a good defender.

D K Posted 10 years ago

when we talkabout matches-have Matsushita,Ding Song and Takashima Norio ever clashed?

Niranjan Nagesh Posted 10 years ago

If we talk of defender the Chinese Women's doubles pair who won the Japan Open recently were defender it was so nice to see them play defensive

Become a free member to post a comment about this question.