Commentator: "Why would someone want to be a defender?" Answer: Where's the fun in finishing a point in one stroke? where's the fun if everybody does the same?
I can't believe that question was asked - you don't 'become' a defender it's in your DNA - you naturally navigate to one style of play - I started as a Junior and just always naturally fell back from the table - my coach recognised that style of play within me and adapted my coaching.