When to Defend

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DHS Lover
DHS Lover Asked 13 years ago

Hi PingSkills as in Table Tennis it's important to attack and make point then, when is the time to defend? As i think sometimes it must be usefull as that's the reason why practice defending please for the answer thank you very much

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Frendy,

If your opponent is better at you at attacking first then you will need to defend well.  Also if they are erratic with their attacking then it may be good to allow them to attack sometimes and work on controlling the ball.

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DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 13 years ago

Oh ok then thank you very much

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