Playing a modern chopper

Strategy

claude shelton
claude shelton Asked 12 years ago

how to play against player with a good forehand chop and an excellent backhand smash?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Claude,

I would play them by pushing the ball to their forehand side or to the middle until they give you a weaker ball that you can attack.

Take a look at our blog on Playing against Defenders.  This will help you with some strategies.

If you can join as a Premium member, we also have a lesson in our Match Strategy course on Playing A Modern Chopper.


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