Tactics against a defensive player
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Darian Blaas Asked 14 years ago
I play since about a month in school and a club mostly but there is a player that chops very much and gives high balls. Can you please give me a tactic against him ?
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Darian,
When playing against a defensive player you want to try and keep them close to the table and then attack quickly. We have just finished filming a lesson on this subject as part of our Premium Member, Match Strategy Course.
We also have an old Blog on the subject Playing against Defenders.
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Also take a look at our Match Strategy video on Playing A Defensive Chopper. This will help you with some ideas.
Eshaan Mishra Posted 2014-08-10 09:06:04
in my school many people give pushes and chops that hen even touch it the ball hits the net ho can i defend it?
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Hi Eshaan,
Tilt your bat right back to be able to get the ball up higher. If you turn your bat forward the ball will go into the net.