How to Block

Strokes

Tejinder Rakhara
Tejinder Rakhara Asked 11 years ago

Yesterday i go to play a tournament. There were many teams all the teams were very strong. My first match with Amritsar his topspin was awesome i couldn't block the ball so you tell me how to block topspin.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Tejinder,

If they are putting a lot of topspin on the ball you need to angle your bat more forward.  Also try to get the ball at a higher point so that you have more margin over the net when you are hitting.

Another thing to focus on is to try to stop him from making a strong topspin.  This can be done by keeping the ball short or to more difficult places for them.

Take a look at our lesson on the Backhand Block for some more help.


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