Position from the table

Hi Alois

Do you recommend having a fixed position from the table or moving slightly backwards and forwards so as to take the fast shots with ease. I have seen the advantage of being able to take a fast shot from my opponent but I face difficulty in placing the ball correctly when I move away and closer to the table. So I would like to know when should one remain in a fixed postion i.e with respect to distace from the table and when should one keep moving forwards or backwards.

Thank You

Regards

Grenville

Hi Grenville,

Your distance from the table will depend on your previous shot. If you play the ball higher and expect your opponent to hit the ball fast then you will need to move back to allow yourself more time.  Conversely if you hit a nice low ball and your opponent can't hit a strong ball you can stay close to the table and wait for an opportunity to attack.

This also applies to your position across the table.  So depending on where you place the ball you should alter your position accordingly.  Take a look at this lesson on the Ready Position.