Playing a modern chopper
Strategy
claude shelton Asked 12 years ago
how to play against player with a good forehand chop and an excellent backhand smash?
Alois Rosario Answered 12 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.
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