Stop shot
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Roman Sukhanov Asked 14 years ago
Hi coaches
I heard of some kind of "stop-shot" performed with LP rubber but I am not sure what it is. As I can get it is a very short version of block or drop shot. Am I right?
P.S. I am using normal rubber on both sides now. Pure interest :)
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Roman,
With the long pimples you can get the ball to stop short on the other side by coming down on the ball and absorbing the speed of the ball. This can be an effective stroke when played well. The danger is that it goes too long or high and then it is an easy ball for your opponent.
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Ji-Soo Woo Posted 2012-08-10 13:30:10
Sounds like a chop block??
Roman Sukhanov Posted 2012-08-10 13:30:10
I think absorbing the speed of the ball is the key idea – by either coming down on the ball or backwards on the contact.
Similar stroke with normal rubber would give some backspin