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In this coaching video, I explain how to play a quick backhand topspin attack and how to use the shot effectively in matches. It’s what I would call a ‘pressure’ shot. You don’t try and blast your opponent off the table. Instead, you use a short, quick stroke, loaded with topspin, and contact the ball early to rush your opponent and put him under pressure. Keep reading
In this coaching video, I show you how to improve the placement of your attacks. This will help you move up a level. And it’s really simple. Anyone can do it. It doesn’t really matter what level you are or whether you topspin or flat hit – this is all about where on the table you should attack to give your opponent the most difficulty. Keep reading
In my latest coaching video, I look at how to read service spin. If you can read the spin, then it makes other parts of returning serves easier. If you can’t read the spin, then you’re going to struggle. I explain the two big clues to look out for when trying to read service spin. At the end of the video I do some of my serves. See if you can read the spin. Good luck… Keep reading
One of my favourite serves is the reverse sidespin serve. It’s very effective against some opponents, who simply don’t know how to return it. But even if my opponent can return the serve, the ball is often returned in a predictable way, which gives me an opportunity to play a strong forehand attack for the 3rd ball. Keep reading
A common problem players have when trying to block heavy topspin, is that the ball shoots long past the table. Thankfully, the solution is quite simple. In this video, I explain how to block heavy topspin and how you can use aggressive blocks to put your opponent under some serious pressure. Keep reading
In the video I explain when to use a backhand push, how to execute the shot and some common mistakes to look out for. I also give training drill examples to help you practice and improve. Keep reading
In the video I explain when to use a forehand push, how to execute the shot and some common mistakes to look out for. I also give training drill examples to help you practice and improve. Keep reading
In the video I explain when to use a backhand drive, how to execute the shot and some common mistakes to look out for. I also give training drill examples to help you practice and improve. Keep reading
In the video I explain when to use a forehand drive, how to execute the shot and some common mistakes to look out for. I also give training drill examples to help you practice and improve. Keep reading
In this video I explain how to hold a table tennis bat, using a shake-hands grip. The shake-hands grip is the most popular way of holding a table tennis bat. With this grip you can play strong shots with both your forehand and backhand. I explain where you should put your fingers, the pros and cons of high and low grips and the importance of holding your bat with a loose grip. Keep reading