Recovery against Blocker
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William Butler Denby Asked 13 years ago
Hi Pingskills When I play against my dad (a blocker), i will hit a good shot, and, before I know it, the ball is back at my end. I can return this, but I haven't got time to play a nice shot., because I have only just finished the previous stroke. Any ideas about how I can recover between shots quicker? PS. I play close to the table Thanks!
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Will,
The ore important thing is to only play a strong ball when you are in a good position to play the ball fast and recover for the next ball. One of the best tactics against a blocker is to vary the speed and spin rather than trying to hit the ball hard all the time. They actually like the speed because they can use it against you.
Take a look at our lesson in our Match Strategy course on Playing A Blocker. This will give you some more tips.
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William Butler Denby Posted 13 years ago