Should I use pimples
Match Strategy
Allen Robson Asked 9 years ago
I am a decent attacking player but I recently discovered I am even better at hard bat as a defender, I nearly qualified for the recent Worlds in the Ally Pally! My skills as a Tennis player help me in the chop department. I think I should try and defend on my b/h and still attack on my f/h but I need advice on rubber, training methods etc. I have watched Joo on you tube and he is obviously the best in the world at this style of play. Can you give me any tips?
cheers
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Allen,
I think trying the long pimples on the backhand is a good idea. It will allow you to play the type of stroke that you are comfortable with on the backhand.
It is a difficult style to master. You need to develop a good forehand attack but off a topspin ball as that is the type of ball you will be facing most of the time when you are chopping with the backhand. It is a rewarding style of play to try. Let us know how it progresses.
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D K Posted 9 years ago
Hi Allen
For any training methods,there are some videos,for example I watch training videos created by the most famous classical defenders,Norio Takashima and his apprentice Koji Matsushita,and am trying to imitate it.
About longpips-I am not any expert,but I myself am a classical longpips chopper and I think that the TSP curl P1-R or P4 Chop are very good chopping rubbers,and also the Butterfly Feint Long II are quite good,a bit softer.
Also Dr. Neubauer and Der Materialspezialist are said to have very good longpips.
Allen Robson Posted 9 years ago
Thanks a lot for the advice guys, and I'll check out those videos. I think it's worth a try and it will be a good challenge.
What is your opinion on practicing the serve? Is an hour too long to spend on one serve or would you break it up with one or two variations?
thanks
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
No problems Allen. As far as practicing serves, I think practice as long as you are able to maintain your concentration. If you need to move onto a different serve or take a break then do it rather than just serving without any focus.
D K Posted 9 years ago
True...if I do a serve more than 10 mins in a row,I cannot maintain focused.
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Allen Robson Posted 9 years ago
I tried the long pimples but didn't think it was right for me. I then tried TSP Spin Pips and it was a eureka moment. It feels perfect for my chop technique and I can be aggressive as well. Excited about training now and can't wait to try out some drills with my boy (he's top 2 in Ireland U' 11)..Please let me know if you have any good drills, either multi ball or open play.
cheers!
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
That is good to hear Allen. As far as drills take a look at our free download of Training Drills.