Brilliant blocking skills | Pro tips from PAUL DRINKHALL

In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall, shows off his brilliant blocking skills.

Blocking is great for returning your opponent's topspin shots, and turning defence into attack.

In the video, Paul shares his blocking tips, discussing technique, placement and gaining a psychological advantage over your opponent.

I also take Paul on in a match. I'm allowed to attack, but Paul is only allowed to block. Who will win?

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[mathematechxblackboard]

It is great that you invited high level players like Paul Drinkhall. He is really one of the best players in the world. And just like how he plays the game, how he explains things is superb. :)

[robertplatttTT]

Excellent video, Paul showing off his usual high level skill, particularly like the blocking to different parts of the table. Keep them coming !

[lambert.c]

U have every vids for every of my problems!

[Technical.Table.Tennis]

Really enjoyed the T2 match where Paul was a wildcard. It was the first time I saw him play and his experience shined through in his level of composure.

[dhproductionz]

I always use your videos to help me learn. Really enjoy, keep it up👍

[josemontalvo]

I enjoyed watching! Thank you for sharing!

[eloimumford]

Grreat strategy against offensive opponents, it does take some nerve to stay cool and Win ! Thanks Tom and Paul for sharing your secrets.

[davidvanwetherill]

I played Paul once. The only thing I could block that day was the toilet 🚽 Great video!

[ramazanaktas]

To be honest, and I hope you won't find it offensive, Drinkhall is my 4th favorite TT player (after Niwa, Boll and Waldner). His consistency and cold-blooded style... Such a great opportunity to get a chance to look closer. No matter how aggressive his opponent is, he simply plays in his way.

[danield.]

these backhand blocks that unexpectedly go to the forehand corner of the opponent are an effective weapon.

[vladimirkleban]

All movements are very precise. The return of the ball are active. It is necessary to pay attention to the movement of the body and legs. Tnx guys! В России вас тоже смотрят!

[Barbareek]

Excellent video. The best way to block is to counter. You need a fraction of a second more to do it. Train to counter rather than block. With the plastic balls one needs to counter. The third ball attack is no longer an advantage. Things have changed. So the fourth ball is more important now. Also try to attack serves more. There are very few serves which can't be attacked effectively.

[MarcelSM]

Another great video, thanks, very enlightening.

[paulsexploreworld]

Good One, Many takeaway points to be remember..keep coming.

[wilkinru]

What's interesting is how Paul the pro blocks and you block, Tom. It just looks a little different when I compare to your old block video.

[angelh]

This is Brilliant, thank you so much guys 😁👍

[rydmerlin]

Blockers thrive off speed so you have to vary the pace and chop a few.

[paranormanoid]

00:49 Советы по блокировке
02:26 Активная блокировка
04:49 Матч Topspin vs Block. Мне разрешено атаковать, а Полу разрешено только блокировать. Кто победит?

[chandant]

Can you show how to do topspin on any spinning serve

[joenaylor]

This is exactly what one of my opponents does to me; just blocks over and over until I make a mistake. I call it beating myself.