Why chop on D
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Robert Wooldridge Asked 13 years ago
Just wondering why chopping is considered the best tactic for defensive?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Robert,
THe chop keeps the ball low and because it has backspin, makes it a little harder for your opponent to attack effectively. A variation of strokes is good when you are defending, but the chop is the safest.
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