Strategy
Hi Alois whenever I am playing a match or training I can only hit the players 'power pockets' and not the wide backhand and forehand is there a technique to getting the ball wider to the opponent's wide forehand and backhand?
Cheers
By power pockets i mean the opponent's normal forehand and backhand position
Hi Tam,
Often the limiting factor is the fear of missing. We play safely and play well inside the line to make sure the ball goes on the table. In training, don't be afraid to miss off the side of the table. Just missing the side by a few millimetres is much better than hitting the ball into the Power Pocket.
A chopper likes to get back from the table and get into a nice rhythm. If you keep the defender close to the table in the early part of the rally, it's hard for them to transition back into their chopping position. So keep the ball short on your serve and try and catch them unprepared. Watch the video to find out more great tactics to use against a defensive chopper.
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