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Strokes

Rohan Keogh Asked 8 years ago

Hi guys. Once I'm comfortable with the most important skill (keeping the ball on the table) what are the first strokes/shot I should develop and perfect? It is a drive, loop, block, what?

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Jeff Plumb Answered 8 years ago

Hi Rufuss,

We recommend going through the videos in the order they are presented in our Strokes & Techniques section.

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Rohan Keogh Posted 8 years ago

Thanks Jeff. I had a close look at the video list and the progression logic is clear. What level of consistency should I aim for in each stroke before introducing a new one?

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
You don't need a strict target, and sometimes it's good to try and sneak ahead a little bit but as a guide try to get 20 balls on in a row.

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