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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
In this video I show you the classic Falkenberg training drill. This is a training drill which table tennis players do all over the world. The Falkenberg is a training drill where you play a backhand from the backhand corner, a forehand from the backhand corner, a forehand from the forehand corner and repeat. Keep reading
In this video I show you how to smash high balls consistently. The forehand smash technique I show in the video isn’t the only smashing technique you can use, but I think it’s the easiest technique to start with. Keep reading
Returning serves can be really tough.. In this coaching video I share an approach to returning serves – a simplified way – which reduces decision making and uncertainty. This approach will hopefully help you return more of those tricky serves you struggle with. Keep reading
One way to win more points, and generally raise your level, is to get really good at 3rd ball attacks. This is where serve, your opponent returns and you attack the next ball. Sometimes this may be a winner, but not necessarily. Basically, it’s your opportunity put your opponent under pressure and take control of the rally. Keep reading
In this video I show you how to attack backspin balls with a forehand topspin. I share some of the teaching methods I use with the players I coach. I explain the technique in full, then I break the learning process down into smaller chunks. Most of the time my methods work. So if you struggle with this shot, try out the things I show in the video and hopefully it will work for you too. Keep reading
A well placed push can put your opponent under pressure, force them to make a mistake or give you a weak ball to attack. So in this coaching video I show you some pushing tactics to mess up your opponent, including the short push, the deep fast push and the wide push. Keep reading