Defeating opponents with dead rubbers

Strategy

sohan THUMMALA
sohan THUMMALA Asked 8 years ago

I have been struggling against opponents with dead rubbers as they reflect the spin very easily, I cannot give loose balls as I got used to spinning and my rubber is very tacky.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Sohan,

Try putting backspin on the ball to them.  This will come back with some topspin to you which is an easier ball to attack.

In our Match Strategy section a to trial on Playing Against Antispin which would help you.


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