Defending a shot

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Vinayak Shivhare Neelkamal Shivhare
Vinayak Shivhare Neelkamal Shivhare Asked 8 years ago

If anyone hit a fast counter shot or any other shot I can't defend it. If I touch the ball it goes out of the table.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Vinayak,

If they play a fast shot the main thing is to have a relaxed hand and control the ball on the table with a                    Block if you can.

However, take a look at this tutorial in our Basic Tactics section on I Can't Return That Smash!.

 

 

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