![[Video] How to beat long pimples](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/How-to-beat-long-pimples-350x197.jpg)
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. But long pimples are predictable. Once you work out how the spin is changing, it becomes much easier to beat long pimples players. Keep reading
![[Video] How to do a forehand flick – with Paul Drinkhall](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FH-flick-350x197.jpg)
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. In the video, Paul describes how to do the forehand flick, the importance of placement and how much power you should use.
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![[Video] How to return Craig Bryant’s 4 killer serves](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Return-killer-serves-350x197.jpg)
Last month I posted a video “4 killer serves to destroy your opponents”, featuring service expert Craig Bryant. I got several requests asking how you can return these serves. Luckily, I just about had enough footage of myself returning each serve (at least once!), so I have put together this new video explaining how to return Craig’s serves. Keep reading
![[Video] How to get more spin on your serves – with Craig Bryant](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/More-spin-on-serves-350x197.jpg)
In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to get more spin on your serves. Having spinny serves will help you put your opponent under more pressure, make mistakes or give weaker return of serves. Keep reading
![[Video] Beginner’s guide to forehand topspin](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/beginners-guide-to-FH-topspin-350x197.jpg)
In this video, I take an in-depth look at forehand topspin, with advice aimed specifically at beginner players. Forehand topspin is a vital stroke and will help you progress from beginner to intermediate and advanced standards of play. Keep reading
![[Video] Paul Drinkhall’s favourite footwork drill](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Pauls-footwork-drill-1-350x197.jpg)
In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall demonstrates his favourite footwork drill. Paul’s drill involves backhand, forehand middle, backhand, forehand wide. It’s a really good drill to develop your footwork, especially switching between backhand and forehand strokes and dealing with those tricky balls in the middle of the table. Keep reading
![[Video] 4 killer serves to destroy your opponents – with Craig Bryant](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/4-killer-serves-350x197.jpg)
In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to do four of his best serves: “The kicker”, “Fast down the line”, “Super wide sidespin” and “The ghost serve”. For each serve, Craig explains how to do the action and gives tips on how to use the serves to put your opponents under maximum pressure.
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![[Video] How to return different types of sidespin serve](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Howtoreturndifferentsidespinserves-350x197.jpg)
In this video I show you how to return different types of sidespin serve. Not all sidespin serves are the same. You can get get sidespin with backspin or sidespin with topspin. Sidespin serves can be short or they can be long. They could be served to your forehand or to your backhand. In the video I show you how do you deal with these different variations – how to read the spin and which strokes to play. Keep reading
![[Video] How to get explosive forehand power – with Paul Drinkhall](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ExplosiveFHpower-350x197.jpg)
In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall explains how to get more power on your forehand attacks. Paul explains the importance of timing, how to use all of your body to generate power and how he developed his powerful forehand. You’ll also see lots of footage of me getting battered by Paul! Keep reading
A busy year of table tennis is coming to an end. But do not despair table tennis fans, I’ll be back in 2019 with lots of new content. This includes two exciting new video series featuring Paul Drinkhall and Craig Bryant. In this blog post, I share more information about the videos, plus you can watch two short previews.. Keep reading