Playing against a blocker and pusher
Strategy
david soares Asked 12 years ago
hello I'm David my neighbor just blocks and push to the white line and I can not do a backhand loop or forehand do a backhand loop
what can i do?
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi David,
Be patient. If he doesn't attack much, wait for the right ball and then attack it fast. In this situation, he will want you to attack so that he can use your pace.
We do have a Match Strategy lesson on Playing A Blocker.
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david soares Posted 12 years ago
thank you
david soares Posted 12 years ago
thanks to you I played against my neighbor and I won 4-0
thank you very much
Hey, well done!