Penhold Chopping

Strokes

Martin Coronel
Martin Coronel Asked 13 years ago

How can you do a backhand and forehand chop when you are a penholder?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Martin,

It is a more difficult stroke.  That is why you don't see many penhold choppers.  I know of one that still plays in Fiji.

It is a matter of getting the bat angle right and laid right back.

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