Ma Lin's Block

Strokes

Patrick Asayas
Patrick Asayas Asked 12 years ago

Hi Jeff and Alois!

Im asking question again on how to do Ma Lin's block? It is like penhold backhand but it is good and better.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Patrick,

He really punches through the block. Pushing forward on the stroke.  The other basics are the same he just does it better than most.


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