Distance from the table
Strategy
Steve Prince Asked 8 years ago
I am an attacking player and I am confused with how far I should stand away from the table and when I should alter the distance?
I know where to stand when serving and receiving and also when I have been pushed back and my opponent is smashing, but my question relates to the more subtle changes in distance. For example, if my opponent, like me, is an attacking player, is it better to stand a bit further away after I have served or after he has served?
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Steve,
Firstly stand at a distance where you feel comfortable. However, try to stand as close as you feel comfortable. The less distance from the table means you give your opponent less time.
If you are playing another attacking player and you feel too rushed then it is fine to move back little to give yourself more time to see and play the ball. It just means that they may be faster than you so you need to find another part of the game to get on top of them with. You can use variation of speed, spin and placement and also the type of shots that you play.
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