Chopper vs. Chopper

Kronos Chow Asked 15 years ago

I have seen a couple of matches between two choppers, and those matches are usually slow paced where the players push most of the time. When a really high ball goes to their forehand, only then they will loop (or smash). Is that because of their forehand rubber is different from an attacker? Since an attacker can comfortably loop a push.

Another thing I am thinking is the backhand pimpled rubber: if it can reverse topspin, can it also reverse backspin effectively? If so, would it be possible to twiddle to forehand and loop backspin balls?

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi,

The defenders are looking to force an error form their opponent.  They often will not be confident to attack.  It is a skill that is not as strong for them, just life defending is a skill that is not as strong for an attacking player.

The pimples does reverse backspin.  It is possible to attack with the pimples against a backspin ball.  It isn't an easy stroke to master but is one that is used effectively but the top players with long pimples.