That one good block

(By Larry Hodges)

The stronger the player, the more predictable their attacking shots are. Why? Because that makes them consistent. They may be able to make a dozen strong loops in a row, but they often all come from the same thing.

So guess? All you have to do is make A good block. Only one. Then remember the feeling and contact thereof. And repeat. This applies to most photos, but even more for the blocking.

Two tips here. First keep the racket layer while blocking or you will cut the ball off. Secondly, the sound of your block should be the same every time. But that sound must also match the “feeling” of the recording – if you get one, you get the other.

Once you’ve made that A good blockOften you have to do the rest of the road The same blockTime and time again. The most important adjustment is to the ball, ie footwork, especially side by side. (You also have to move or reach for shorter loops.) If your opponent makes a lot of strong loops, you can’t reach them all. But once you’ve made that A good blockThen you should be able to block most of them.