Reflexes and blocking

Table Tennis General

Last updated 14 years ago

atif asd

atif asd Asked 14 years ago

what should you do to increase the reflexes to enhance our blocking on both sides of table as you dont know which way opponent iz gona return.....where our racquet should be after a return for effective blocking

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Atif,

The basic principle is to track the ball carefully. This will help you to pick up where the ball is going just that little bit earlier.

Get a partner to hit the ball anywhere to you while you hit to one position.  They can increase or decrease the speed of the ball depending on how well you are coping.  This will get you to track the ball better.  This and lots of other drills are covered in our Training Secrets Revealed DVD.

Keep your bat in a central ready position in general, neither favouring the forehand or backhand.  If you are blocking also keep your bat up quite high in front of you.

Take a look at the lesson on the Ready Position.  This will give you some ideas as well.


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bobby Unknown

bobby Unknown Posted 14 years ago

I'd also suggest keeping yourself on a side-on stance, shoulders held high and with eyes very keen on watching the ball.


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