Forehand Blocking
Strokes
hao jun Asked 9 years ago
Hi,
when my opponent loops the ball to my centre or left, I would block it with my backhand.But when my opponent loops the ball to my right i would have problem blocking as the ball is too fast for me to block. what should i do? Thx
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Hao,
I think it may be a matter of practicing your forehand block. Watching the ball careful is also anpther key.
Take a look at the lesson we have on the Forehand Block for tips on how to get it right.
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Bennett Brown Posted 9 years ago
Watch Samsonov. I notice he will block a little behind his body if the shot is really fast. Especially on third ball attacks