Ma Long's chop block
Strokes
Zaid Jamal Asked 9 years ago
Hi
I wanted to know how Ma Long does his awesome backhand chop block.
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Zaid,
He comes down and around the side of the ball. This is a difficult stroke to master. You need a lot of touch to be able to control the speed of the topspin.
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Zaid Jamal Posted 9 years ago
Could you please do a video response
Good idea Zaid. We will put it on the list. Take a look at this win the meantime. Kenta Matsudaira's Sidespin Block which is also pretty good.
Johan B Posted 9 years ago
Try it against a slow spinny topspin though!
Jamy Brewer Posted 9 years ago
No need to do it against a slow spinny topspin imho, you should be able to attack it.
Johan B Posted 9 years ago
That holds true of any incoming shot though
Jamy Brewer Posted 9 years ago
Even a low and short underspin shot?