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In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall, shows a few of his best service variations. Paul shows how he switches between backspin, no spin and topspin serves. He tries to use a similar action, but using different contact points and last moment movements, he is able to generate different spins. Keep reading
In this video, I show three classic mistakes players make when playing a backhand drive. The three mistakes are reaching sideways, reaching forwards and hitting down on the ball. I explain why you should avoid these mistakes and how to correct them. Keep reading
In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to do effective service combinations. You have two serves. What serves should you do to put your opponent under maximum pressure? There are so many options. But are there any combinations which work particularly well together? Keep reading
In this video, Rade Markovic explains the importance of being loose and relaxed when you play table tennis. If you have too much tension when you play, your shots will be stiff and you will lose spin, speed and control. But if you can keep your body more relaxed, you will be able to transfer body weight better and play with more speed and spin without using lots of energy. Keep reading
In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall, shows how to return serves with a forehand touch. A ‘touch’ is a very short return of serve, usually when your opponent has served backspin or no-spin. Ideally, a touch shot will stay low over the net and bounce twice or more on your opponent’s side of the table. This makes it very difficult for your opponent to attack. Keep reading
In this video I share my super easy method for returning serves. This is a method I use when coaching beginner and intermediate players. I show you how to return backspin serves, topspin serves and sidespin serves. At its simplest, you can return backspin or side-backspin serves with a push and topspin or side-topspin serves with a drive. Keep reading
In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to do very effective backhand serves. Most players serve with their forehand. But backhand serves can be very tricky to return too. You can generate lots of spin, get different angles and do lots of subtle spin variations. Keep reading
In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall, shows how to do a forehand counter-topspin. Counter-topspin is a shot played close to the table. Your opponent plays a looping attack. Instead of blocking, you play a short counter-topspin attack instead. The result? Usually a clean winner. Keep reading
In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to cause utter confusion by using deceptive serves. Service deception is where your service action looks like topspin, but the spin is actually backspin. Or your service action looks like backspin, but the spin is actually topspin. Keep reading
In this video I show three training drills you can do to improve your topspin rallying skills. These drills will help you improve your reactions, your footwork and your ability to deal with random match-play. Keep reading