Hey Reece, ok so the first thing against these types of players is to be comfortable blocking and controlling their loop shots, especially as you say if he goes back from the table it will be difficult for him to hit through you of your blocking game is solid. Then you are looking to block him into difficult areas like into the body or using the wide angles like you said. Usually these players arw much weaker if you force them in to the defensive and get in the first attack. You need to try and get in early and quick at the table and stop him getting into a looping rhythm where he has time away from the table.
So short serves and looking to topspin first and be positive and really trying to stay close and take away his time ?
