Beat Blockers

Strategy

mukesh kashyap
mukesh kashyap Asked 6 years ago

Please tell me how to beat blocking players.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Mukesh,

The main thing is to vary the placement an speed of your shots.  Blockers utilise your speed to get you out of position.

Our Premium members can take a look at this tutorial on Playing A Blocker in our "Playing Against" Series.

 

 


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