In this video I show three training drills you can do to improve your topspin rallying skills. These drills will help you improve your reactions, your footwork and your ability to deal with random match-play. I like to use these drills a lot in my coaching sessions and they have helped me a lot improve my rallying skills, move up divisions and beat higher standard players.
![[Video] How to do a super fast long serve – with Paul Drinkhall](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Fast-serve-600-350x197.jpg)
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. In the video Paul explains how to do the serve, why you should do the serve and how to use the serve effectively in matches. Keep reading
![[Video] Serve + 3rd ball attack – with Craig Bryant](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Serve-3rd-ball-attack-350x197.jpg)
In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to use your serves to set up 3rd ball attacks. This is where you serve, your opponent returns your serve and you take advantage of any weak or predictable balls with a strong attack. In the video Craig discusses expecting your serve to be returned, anticipating how your serve will be returned, ball placement of your 3rd ball attack and much more. Keep reading
![[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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