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john spencer Asked 13 years ago

Hi guys  I am now 67 years old and I have started playing tt again after 17years of not picking up a bat. I played international tt for my country around 40 years ago ( Wales uk ) but now  the strange rubbers make it very different to what I learned then. I still want to ( and will ) play my attacking game but can you advise me how I should best approach playing against these rubbers when they didn't exist in my prime. If you could move from Oz and come and live next door to me, I'm sure it would help!!!!

Many Thanks   John Spencer

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi John,

Firstly you must be very skilled to have played for Wales.

The strange rubbers just need time to learn how to play.  They will reverse the spin on the ball so as long as you know that you will be able to dictate what type of spin you get back.

It is a matter of letting yourself adjust to the spin and speed.  It really won't take you too long to do this if you keep your mind open. 

Just let me know when the next door property becomes available.