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shinchan1506217 
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 Topic: Koki Niwa chop blockPosted: 10/22/2017 at 2:29am |
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Hi, I have several questions about Niwa's chopblock. I really want to use it to change pace up in my game what is the general swing pattern, angle of racket, and type of rubbers suitable for this stroke? Thank you
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obesechopper
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Posted: 10/22/2017 at 2:58pm |
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Just takes a fine touch and a quick brushing action. You need to absorb the incoming pace, especially if using grippy inverted rubber such as tenergy. The angle depends on the amount of spin already on the ball. If there's a lot of spin, you need to close the bat. Having said that, if there's a ton of spin you'd probably be better off just blocking it!
I think it's easier to do without using much wrist to start with. I try to imagine a "punch" action of sorts. You just get the angle right, adjust grip tension, and punch across the ball trying to graze very finely for more spin or hitting slightly into the ball for more speed. I find it easiest to do (for right handers) when chopping to your far left backhand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GHhdr63GLg
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Posted: 10/22/2017 at 10:52pm |
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Jimmy Butler once donated 45 min of his time trying to teach me that. I could never do it well enough to pull it off in a match.
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shinchan1506217
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 11:18am |
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I can do it in matches and it does slow down the pace very suddenly, it's just that the shot goes high unlike koki and MA long's chop block
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 12:20pm |
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i ve been doing time ago that watching kongs videos |
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 12:22pm |
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That's generally the problem with chopping over all! Requires softer touch and possibly closing racket angle more. Or quicker brushing if the spin is heavy. |
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 1:08pm |
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My friend and I practice this shot all the time. It's so awesome to pull off a really nice chop block. It leaves the opponent so confused. lol
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 1:10pm |
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No one has mentioned yet where on the paddle to chop the ball. The ball should make contact with the half of the paddle that is closer to your index finger (further from thumb) on a backhand chop-block.
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 2:26pm |
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easy peasy it's my trademark shot
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 3:29pm |
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niwa is very skillfull but his technique is infwrior |
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shinchan1506217
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 7:00pm |
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Thanks for this, I'll try it next time and report my results. Can anyone explain ball placement on the racket and how it affects chops / chop blocks? I feel like a ball closer to the index finger will not have as much spin
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Posted: 10/24/2017 at 10:53pm |
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Balls will have more more spin near the end of the blade (furthest point from the hand) due to higher torque, if you use your wrist. This is important especially when serving. But when I chop-block like Niwa, I will probably hit the ball on the racket on a spot near my index finger, just above it. Try to see it in the video around 11 sec.
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