Defensive

Stanley Unknown Asked 15 years ago

I have been playing table tennis for a club now for two weeks and have a great time there with my friends while i am pretty good already but i tend to be to defensive and hit the ball high and set them up for a smash any tips .

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Stanley,

Sure, take a look at the Lessons on the Forehand and Backhand Chops. These will help you to master these strokes.

Take a close look at them and I am sure they will help you to fix this problem.

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Andrew T Posted 15 years ago

While that is good advice for a player trying to be defensive I am not sure if Stanley is saying he is lobbing out of necessity and would rather be offensive. If that was the case I would recommend trying to hit a long (lower) topsin drive and to move in. Alois, what would you do to move forward and to transition from defense to offense?

Thanks,

Andrew