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In this video I ask top coach Eli Baraty to help my improve my counter topspin. Usually when my opponent attacks, I go into blocking mode. But I’d like to do a bit more than always ‘block’. I want to get better at attacking my opponent’s attacks. So I got together with top coach Eli Baraty to develop my counter topspin skills. Keep reading
In this video, top coach and former international player, Craig Bryant, shows us how to do an “around the net” shot. When a ball is played wide, instead of returning the ball over the net, you can let it drop a little lower and spin the ball around the net. It’s a fun shot to practice and if you ever manage to do it in a competitive match, you’ll shock your opponent with a spectacular and unreturnable shot. Keep reading
In this video I show you how to use your block shot to frustrate and beat your opponents. You normally use a ‘block’ to return your opponent’s topspin attacks. But don’t think of the block as merely a passive, defensive shot. If used well, you can turn defence into attack, force your opponents to make mistakes or even hit outright winners. Keep reading
In this video, top coach and former international player, Craig Bryant, demonstrates how to do a forehand fade attack. A forehand fade is a variation of the traditional forehand topspin. You contact around the side of the ball to create some sidespin which sends the ball wide and this can really mess up your opponent. Keep reading
In this video I ask top coach Eli Baraty to help my improve my backhand topspin. My backhand loop has been driving me crazy! I can do it in practice (most of the time), but rarely use it in a match situation. So I got together with top coach Eli Bararty to solve my problem. Keep reading
In this video I show you how to attack short backspin serves using a backhand flick and a forehand flick. Is it possible to attack short backspin serves? Yes it is! Is it easy? No. But it is possible. If you can learn to attack these serves, you have more options to put your opponents under pressure. Keep reading
This video is all about the chop block. It’s a tricky shot to do, but if you can do it, it’s a brilliant way to mess up your opponent. You can use a chop block to change the speed and spin on the ball and cause a lot of confusion. Keep reading
I like to use a backhand flick to attack short serves. I have an ‘ok’ backhand flick, but I want it to be stronger. I want to get more speed and spin to really put my opponent’s under more pressure. To improve my backhand flick, I asked fellow coach Eli Baraty to help me. Keep reading
In this video I look at some common beginner table tennis mistakes. These include: (1) Holding the bat too tight (2) Standing too close to the table (3) Standing with right foot too far forward (4) Big follow-through (5) Reaching for balls Keep reading
Some players struggle to return topspin serves. They either pop the ball up too high or overhit the return so it misses the end of the table. What is the best way to return a topspin serve? How can you return these serves and put your opponent under pressure? Keep reading