Counter topspin , Block, Punch
Gabriel Kozakevych asked 12 hours ago
Hi so i my Matches i really See that my opponents really struggle much more If i Play a counter topspin, Punch instead of a block. My question is should i really try to Play the counter topspin, Punch always as my opponent attack first and only If i see that a Block Is really needed i should play it i mean when i am maybe to late on the ball. Or its better really to mix in Blocks also. The think is i try in a Match to Always get my First topspin Attack but still there are Situations where my opponent get his first Attack and here if i usually Block my opponent has a big Advantage because he really can outplay me but If i counter topspin or Play a Punch they struggle much more. So in a Match should i generally learn to counter topspin and Punch every Ball my opponent Is attacking where i am staying good to the ball and maybe Sometimes mix in Blocks or you suggest something different for me ?
Tom Academy Coach answered 12 hours ago
I think with the blocks it definitely best used only when you have to in the modern game. It’s always better to play a small counter topspin or a punch if possible, this keeps you aggressive, takes away the opponents time and will out them under much more stress. However there are times if the opponent gets in a very strong attack you may need to block 1 or 2 balls and then try to find a chance for a counter or a punch by controlling their speed and blocking into a difficult position. But for sure as you said you always want to try to counter attack, this will help you long term as well against stringer players who are able to get in the first attack against you more often. Tom 🙂
Gabriel KozakevychOk thanks so i really will try than to play a counter topspin or a Punch always as i can and only really If i have to block when my opponent has a very fast attack i would than also Block but normally always than i will try to Play a Punch in and counter topspin and only if needed Situation i will than play a Block
