Forehand chop or block

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sohan THUMMALA
sohan THUMMALA Asked 9 years ago

I need advice, do you reccomend chopping a topspin or blocking it.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Sohan,

In general it is better to block if you have the opportunity but it depends on the ball and your opponent.  If your opponent doesn’t like to play against a chop ball then chop can be better but a block gives your opponent less time and allows you to get into a more attacking position in the rally.

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