Backhand chop or forehand chop as a defender

Strategy

Someone Anyone
Someone Anyone Asked 4 years ago

Hi!

Modern defenders at high level do backhand chop mostly. Why?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 4 years ago

Hi,

Most have the slower rubber on the backhand side, a long pimple or thinner sponge.

This allows them to control the faster balls more easily and then they use their forehand to make the attack when they get the opportunity.


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