Difference between attacking and defensive chopper

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Gerard Tran
Gerard Tran Asked 7 years ago

Dear Alois,

Could you please explain to me the difference between an attacking chopper and a defensive chopper?

Regards,

Gerard


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Gerard,

The attacking chopper will tend to take advantage of balls that they can attack on their forehand side.  It makes the attacker a little more wary with lifting the backspin balls.  The attacking chopper is looking to attack on the forehand especially.


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