Playing a modern chopper
Strategy
claude shelton Asked 13 years ago
how to play against player with a good forehand chop and an excellent backhand smash?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Claude,
I would play them by pushing the ball to their forehand side or to the middle until they give you a weaker ball that you can attack.
Take a look at our blog on Playing against Defenders. This will help you with some strategies.
If you can join as a Premium member, we also have a lesson in our Match Strategy course on Playing A Modern Chopper.
Question actions
Recommended Video
When to Use Your Best Serve in Table Tennis (Most Players Get This Wrong!)
A lot of players don’t use their best serve enough — or worse, they use it at the wrong time. In this video, Jeff and Alois break down how to make smarter decisions about when to use your strongest serve and how to adjust based on your opponent, the score, and the pressure.
✅ What you’ll learn:
- Why holding back your best serve can hurt your game
- How to recognise the right moment to use it
- What mistakes players make with serve selection
- A 3-step routine to improve your serve strategy
Your best serve should win you more than just a few points — it should help you win matches.
Watch NowNo comments yet!
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.