Blocking distance

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viki sharma Asked 14 years ago

Hello PingSkills,

When blocking a topspin which is long, should you block just off the bounce or take a step backwards. Also,

when blocking a topspin which is short, should you wait or take a step forward and take it off the bounce?

Thanks in advance and thanks a lot for answering my previous questions!

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Viki,

You can do either. Some players feel more comfortable blocking when the ball comes up a bit higher.

I think you will find it easier to do both the block off the shorter and longer ball at the same time. So use your legs to move yourself into the position to make the same block whether the ball is short or long on the table.

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