Attacking Short Balls 11-20-06

By Carl Danner

Being able to flip or roll short balls is a necessary skill that is difficult for some players to learn. Often, the problem lies in trying too hard to hit a winner or a really hard shot, using too big of a stroke and not enough footwork.

Instead, try this three-step approach. First, get in close to the ball, down and low. Second, once you have moved in, give the ball a little flip or roll with a short stroke. Focus entirely on position, i.e. placing the ball deep to a corner or at your opponent's body, and not at all on speed. This should be a controlled, low shot, not an attempted winner. Third -- and very important -- move back out quickly to a ready position to attack your opponent's return of your flip.

Move, flip, move again. Keep it controlled, emphasize the footwork, and your flip should earn you many helpful points.

進攻短球

會挑或卷短球是必要的但又是很多球手很難學會的一個必要的技巧。一般的問題是針對對方的短球他們會竭力去打出一個制勝球或大力擊球，擊球動作過大而步法不足。

相反，試一下這個三步法。首先：上步靠近球，身體下沉，放低。第二，一旦上步后，把球輕輕挑過去或卷過去。動作要小。重點是回球的位置，例如將球深深地回到一個大角或回向對方的身體，千萬別追球速度。這應該是個有控制的低的擊球，而不是試圖打出一個制勝球。第三步，也是非常重要的一步，快速回位準備進攻你對手對你挑球的回球。

移動，挑球，再移動。控制住球，強調步法，你的挑球就會為你贏得許多有益的得分。