Player Styles

Matt Kurzer Asked 10 years ago

Hi Guys,

Could you explain the different styles of players that are mentioned on the vault?

E.g Blocker

Could you also show how they play and their strength and weaknesses?

If you have a video that I can access using a free account that would the great but if not could you please just explain it! 

Thanks Matt

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Matt,

A Blocker is one that uses the speed of the other player.  They play the block shot often and often don’t attack themselves very much.  Backhand Block

A defensive chopper is a defensive player that usually goes back from the table and plays the Forehand Chop and Backhand Chop.

An attacking chopper will stay closer to the table and take advantage of a weaker shot and will attack the ball when given the opportunity especially on the forehand side.

A hitting attacker will use a flat stroke to attack.  An attacking looper will tend to use more topspin to attack.