How To Play Against A Long Pimples Player
Strategy
Tanay Verma Asked 13 years ago
Hey coach!!
In my tt class my sir's daughter has a tibhar grass rubber in her backhand.
It gives a very odd effect on the ball..... i really get confused while playing against her.....
if i give her a chop in forehand she hits a smash (i dont know how??)
what should i do in such a case??
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Tanay,
Tibhar Grass is a Long Pimple rubber. This can be rally confusing to start with, but once you get the idea of how to play against long pimples the game becomes a lot easier. One big aspect of learning to play against long pimples is to play against it a lot.
Take a look at our lesson on the Effects of Rubbers. This will give you a better understanding. Also take a look at the blog on Playing Against Long Pimples. This will give you a good insight into what is happening.
There is also more on this topic for our Premium Members in the Premium lessons.
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