How low should I stay

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Johnny Long Asked 10 years ago

Hey,

I'm unsure of how low should I really stay during the game.

I've seen some players who manage to stay really low the almost whole game.

Some other players I've seen tends to not stay as low during the game.

Is it just a matter of preference? Or is there an ideal position I should stay in during games?

Thanks.

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Johnny,

Take a look at the players like Zhang Jike and Ma Long and this will give you a good indication and picture of what it is like.

Also look at our lesson on the Basic Stance.

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