Tactics against a defensive player

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Darian Blaas
Darian Blaas Asked 14 years ago

I play since about a month in school and a club mostly but there is a player that chops very much and gives high balls. Can you please give me a tactic against him ?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Darian,

When playing against a defensive player you want to try and keep them close to the table and then attack quickly.  We have just finished filming a lesson on this subject as part of our Premium Member, Match Strategy Course. 

We also have an old Blog on the subject Playing against Defenders.

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Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

Also take a look at our Match Strategy video on Playing A Defensive Chopper. This will help you with some ideas.


Eshaan Mishra

Eshaan Mishra Posted 12 years ago

in my school  many people give pushes and chops that hen even touch it the ball hits the net ho can i defend it?

please reply

 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Hi Eshaan,

Tilt your bat right back to be able to get the ball up higher.  If you turn your bat forward the ball will go into the net.


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