Defense

How to defend, use the glass, survive pressure, and recover back into the point.

Absorb pace, choose safe targets, and stop racing powerful opponents.

Know when a defensive shot gives you time to move forward.

Stay low, shorten the swing, and block fast pressure balls safely.

Use the lob to reset rallies and rebuild court position.

The core defensive habits for back-court rallies and pressure moments.

Use glass rebounds, spacing, and simple targets from difficult corners.

Position early, use the glass, and choose realistic responses.

Read fence rebounds and avoid panic when the ball behaves oddly.

Let the glass help your timing instead of rushing the ball.

Build patient defense and choose safer balls from the baseline.

Defense guides