Problem faced when opponent lobs
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utkarsh agarwal Asked 11 years ago
Hi coach,
As the title says when my opponent lobs the ball I can't hit the ball consistently and it just annoys me when my opponent takes the point during such situation. I mostly lose the point when the lobbed ball hits the table on the third line and I'm forced a bit away from the table. Please help me with this problem.
Thank you
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Utkarsh,
Take a look at our lesson on the Forehand Smash. This is the best strokes to combat the lobs.
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Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 11 years ago
I too have problem against players who lob more. They give high balls and smash- they lob... This goes on continouosly. Then I get tired after smashing and smashing and lose the point. When I play a drop shot they come near the table running and again give high ball or punch the ball very fast.
Please give me advice to play with such players.
Yes Kaustubh, watching the smash lesson will help.