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.

进攻短球

会挑或卷短球是必要的但又是很多球手很难学会的一个必要的技巧。一般的问题是针对对方的短球他们会竭力去打出一个制胜球或大力击球，击球动作过大而步法不足。

相反，试一下这个三步法。首先：上步靠近球，身体下沉，放低。第二，一旦上步后，把球轻轻挑过去或卷过去。动作要小。重点是回球的位置，例如将球深深地回到一个大角或回向对方的身体，千万别追球速度。这应该是个有控制的低的击球，而不是试图打出一个制胜球。第三步，也是非常重要的一步，快速回位准备进攻你对手对你挑球的回球。

移动，挑球，再移动。控制住球，强调步法，你的挑球就会为你赢得许多有益的得分。