Hard Drive

Strokes

Kim Hwi Jin Asked 12 years ago

I was playing with my friend and he hit a hard drive to me. I got a little bit futher from the table and i tried to block it but it would keep on miss...I want to block the drive...

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Hwi Jin,

You can do this but you may need to push the bat forward more to get the ball back on the table.

Do you find that you are missing it short or long?

The other options are to make the Lob.

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DHS Lover Posted 12 years ago

Sir alois, i think that it's better to re-attacking but, can i do it with such a fast ball ? Because if i block or lob it, it will make them easier to attack with more power so that they can win the point easily

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
It just depends on how much time you have. If you have more time and you are in a good position, then you can try to attack back.

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