Chopblock-like strokes
Strokes
D K Asked 6 years ago
Greetings team,
I would like to ask about details of this stroke: https://youtu.be/_LusejGXSrE?t=328
It looks like a chopblok but played from distance.
What is that stroke,its mechanics,and can it be somehow useful for me as a chopper?
Also,I would like to as similar question regarding both backhand and forehand chopblocks of the type Koki Niwa or Chinese player use,which are different from Matsudaira's strokes you madea tutorial of.
Examples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaxhoLvwa9A,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C-K9_xeM_Q
Thanks a lot
Dan
Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago
Hi Dan,
The first video is of Waldner. This is a shot that is not really in the books but could be described as a very low backhand sidespin lob. It can be useful as a chopper.
The other Chop blocks are variations on the same theme. It is brushing the side of the ball whether it is the left or right side. They are difficult strokes but worth an experiment if you have the feel for it.
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D K Posted 6 years ago
Yea,I know it is Waldner :)
Ah,Ok :)
I should learn this.
Since I have no power,anything inconventional is help.
Yea,I understand the concept of contact,but what is the body work,feet position,the slight hand movements etc?
Feet are balanced similar to any other stroke. The wrist and fingers are relaxed to allow the absorption of the speed on the ball and to brush the ball.