Close to the table counter attacks
Strokes
Fouad Hafnium Asked 9 years ago
What kind of bat and rubber configuration do you think is ideal for accurate close-to-the-table counter-attacks (on the 4th or 5th ball)? Do you think an ALL+/OFF- combination is the best suited? Do you think the catapult effect of the rubber is necessary for that? What are your thoughts?
It would be nice if you could answer this on your next video podcast.
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi FH,
I don’t think the racket or rubber is important at all. The more important thing is the technique for the stroke.
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Fouad Hafnium Posted 9 years ago
I was just about to spend a lot of money on new rubbers and a blade, but after reading an expert's answer I will only spend a reasonable amount and focus on my physical training as well as perfecting my technique!
Thanks, Alois. Respect! Greetings from Algeria.
Thomas Kunzfeld Posted 9 years ago
Hi Alois,
I really love you stressing this over and over again. I know this material trap too well !
Thomas
No problems FH. And thank you for the backup Thomas.
D K Posted 9 years ago
In my opinion,you are right with the ALL+/OFF- blade,and I think some OFF rubbers 2mm will be OK
But it is just what suits you
For example,Jan-Ove Waldner,a master of active blocking,was using very fast bat
Another,very abnormal style user,Liu Song,who is the longpips blocker,uses an unique style of counterattacking with longpips,he uses a slow bat