Quick counter topspins

Quick counter topspins

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

Trick your opponents with service deception

Trick your opponents with service deception

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

How to do a super fast long serve

How to do a super fast long serve

In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall explains how to do his super fast long serve. Paul uses this serve quite often when playing matches to catch his opponent out and set up an opportunity to do a strong 3rd ball attack. Keep reading

Serve + 3rd ball attack

Serve + 3rd ball attack

In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to use your serves to set up 3rd ball attacks. 3rd ball attack is where you serve, your opponent returns your serve and you take advantage of any weak or predictable balls with a strong attack. Keep reading

Forehand attack down the line… A simple shot to win cheap points

Forehand attack down the line… A simple shot to win cheap points

In this video I share a simple but very effective tactic of attacking with your forehand down the line. Most players are very good at forehand attacks cross-court. But forehand attacks down the line can be an even better shot. Opponents often find it hard to defend these attacks, so you can win a few cheap points. Keep reading

Brilliant blocking skills

Brilliant blocking skills

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. Paul shares his blocking tips, discussing technique, placement and gaining a psychological advantage over your opponent. Keep reading

How to serve short, long and half-long

How to serve short, long and half-long

In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to serve at different lengths. Being able to serve to different areas of the table is a great way of putting your opponent under pressure. Craig demonstrates how to serve short, long and half-long. He uses markers to show where the ball should bounce on either side of the table. Keep reading

How to beat long pimples

How to beat long pimples

In this video, I took an in-depth look at how to play against and beat players who use long pimples. Many players at beginner and intermediate level find long pimples difficult to play against. This is because the long pimples changes the spin on the ball in a way that players are not used to. Keep reading

How to do a forehand flick

In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall demonstrates the forehand flick. Paul uses the forehand flick to attack short backspin serves or pushes. He combines speed with very good placement to put his opponents under pressure. Paul describes how to do the forehand flick, the importance of placement and how much power you should use. Keep reading