How to Play as a Blocker

Strategy

Johnny Long
Johnny Long Asked 10 years ago

Hey.

I've watched some 'blockers' matches, and I found their playing interesting. I'm wondering if you've got any tips for playing as a blocker, and is the 'blocker' style effective?

Thanks.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Johnny,

The blocker can also be effective because they are utilising the pace of the opponent.  The main thing is to place the ball well and be patient.  Find difficult positions to play to so that the attacker makes errors eventually.


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Johnny Long

Johnny Long Posted 10 years ago

Hey Alois, is it also ok to attack long easy balls that are easy to attack?

Thanks.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Yes it is a good tactic. A lot of blockers don’t feel comfortable making the attack but if you can then do it.  It is what the attacking player hates the most.


D K

D K Posted 10 years ago

Johny,block-attacking strategy was used by the best player of all time,the Master Jan-Ove Waldner,who was able to continuously beat  the Chinese for more than 20 years in a row.

So it can be really good idea if you are good at it.


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