A strong defensive player can be very difficult to beat. The defender will use a combination of pushes, chops, blocks to keep returning the ball. It can be both physically and mentally exhausting!
In this video, coach Orsi Petocz gives some tips on how to beat defensive players. And what makes Orsi’s insights very useful is that she is a very strong defender herself, having represented Hungary in international events. Really, she is giving away secrets on how to beat a player just like her.
There is footage of me trying out Orsi’s tips and having plenty of success.
You can follow Orsi on Twitter, or read her profile on the Paragon Table Tennis website.
