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How should I play against a solid defender

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Nagaraj Hegde
Nagaraj Hegde Asked 10 years ago

One of my opponent  is a solid defender. He blocks topspins, smashes, whatever you throw at him. And has a very good consistency. I just go on topspining or smashing, which often results in loss. his a good blocker after all.. So i was thinking if I shd play defensive against him bcoz his attacks are not that great and my chops are not easy to attack. Shd i just continue playing offensive or go for defence?

Thnx

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Nagaraj,

If you feel like your defence can be successful then that is a good tactic to use.

The blocker relies on your speed to use against you so if you don't give them any speed they need to generate their own.

We have a lesson in our Match Strategy section on Playing A Blocker which will also help.

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Nagaraj Hegde

Nagaraj Hegde Posted 10 years ago

Ohk. thnx Alois. Ill keep that in mind.


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