Staying close to the table

Strategy

Paul Davenport
Paul Davenport Asked 8 years ago

Is it advantageous to keep close to the table during a rally?

 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Paul,

In general it is better to stay closer to the table.  It means that yo have less distance to cover laterally and also your opponent has less time to react to the next shot.

However some players like to stay a little further away from the table to give themselves more time with their strokes.  Players that play with more spin and have bigger strokes fall into this category.

Also some players like to play slower shots tactically.


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Paul Davenport

Paul Davenport Posted 8 years ago

A very helpful answer that covers all aspects. Thanks, Alois.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

No problems Paul.


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