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In local league table tennis it is very common to get a weak push. This is a push which is a little high and doesn’t have much backspin. Too often players are scared to attack and instead will push back. This is a huge missed opportunity. Keep reading
In this video, coach Ferenc Horvath explains why you should use a high toss serve. This is a serve where you toss the ball much higher than usual, way above your head. If you are able to master the high toss, it can add a new element to your service game. It can help you generate more pace, disrupt the receiving rhythm of your opponent and give more scope for deception. Keep reading
In this video, top coach Craig Bryant share some excellent tips on how to improve your blocking skills. It’s not always possible to attack. Sometimes we have to defend. Blocking is a great way of returning your opponent’s attacks, putting another ball on the table, forcing an error or sometimes winning the point outright. Keep reading
In this video I highlight a big error players make when trying to return a sidespin serve. This error is very common at the beginner and intermediate level and makes it almost impossible to return a sidespin serve. Keep reading
During a filming session, back in June 2023, Matt Leete identified a flaw with my forehand topspin technique, which was causing the shot to be slow and lacking spin. Matt showed me a different way of hitting my forehand topspin, which I was able to pick up quite quickly. Since then my forehand topspin has got stronger and stronger. Keep reading
Subscribe Online coaching Backhand to backhand rallies are a common feature of modern table tennis. But how can we dominate these rallies? In this video pro player Charlotte Bardsley explains how she wins lots of points playing backhand to backhand. This is one of her best skills. She uses a combination of placement variation and … Keep reading
Subscribe Online coaching In this video I demonstrate a very simple technique to loop backspin balls. I take a look at both the forehand loop and the backhand loop. I also give some tips on how to develop your loops to get more speed and spin. This video is aimed mostly at beginner / intermediate … Keep reading
Most of us think we have a decent forehand attack. But the way we use our body often limits how much power we can generate. In this video, coach Tyla Anderson shares a number of tips about how to generate more power. Keep reading
In this video, coach Lois Peake explains how you can prevent your opponent attacking by using a short touch. When an opponent serves backspin, most players will either push long or flick. But another option is to return the ball short, so it bounces at least two times on the other side. Keep reading
Playing against long pimples can be a frustrating experience for many players. The ball seems to behave in a strange way – popping up high or shooting down into the net. In this video, I explain how to understand long pimples better. I do this by demonstrating a simple exercise you can do with a long pimples player. Keep reading