![[Video] How to read the amount of spin – with Mark Mitchell](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/How-to-read-spin-1-350x197.jpg)
In this video, pro coach Mark Mitchell explains how to read the amount of spin when playing table tennis. Most players are able to see when an opponent plays a push or topspin stroke. But do you know how much spin your opponent is actually putting on the ball? Mark explains how to read heavy backspin, light backspin and float. He also explains how to read heavy topspin, medium topspin and light topspin. Keep reading
![[Video] Super easy backhand flick technique](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Super-easy-backhand-flick-350x197.jpg)
In this video, I explain a simple technique for doing a backhand flick. This technique is easy to learn and surprisingly effective at amateur level table tennis. This technique will also set the foundations you need to develop a more advanced backhand flick technique in the future. Keep reading
![[Video] What’s wrong with my game?](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Whats-wrong-with-my-game_-350x197.jpg)
In this video, I get some feedback from Rade Markovic (Head Coach – ASV Grünwettersbach) about my table tennis skills. Rade watches me play with Juan Perez, a Spanish junior player, and then delivers his verdict. What is the biggest issue with my game? What do I need to do to improve? Keep reading
![[Video] How to beat a blocker](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/How-to-beat-a-blocker-600px-350x197.jpg)
In this video I share a few tips and tactics on how you can beat a blocker. A ‘blocker’ is the type of player who stays close to the table and return lots of your attacks. To beat a blocker, you need to be clever with your attacks. You need to vary your placement, spin and speed. You need to play consistent good quality attacks. Not easy, but it is possible! Keep reading
![[Video] 5 backhand push tactics to beat your opponent](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BHpushtactics600-350x197.jpg)
In this video, I show 5 different ways you can use your backhand push to beat your opponent. Don’t think of a backhand push as a passive shot which just keeps the ball in play. You can use your backhand push in a variety of ways to put your opponent under pressure, play weak shots or make mistakes. Keep reading
![[Video] How to do devious TRICK SERVES – with Craig Bryant](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Trickserves-350x197.jpg)
In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to do trick serves to baffle your opponent and win cheap points. Trick serves can be good fun to practice. But it is possible to use trick serves in matches and completely catch out your opponent. Craig discusses whether you should use trick serves and demonstrates three different trick serves he uses when he plays. Keep reading
![[Video] Service combinations to confuse your opponents (with Craig Bryant)](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Service-combinations-350x197.jpg)
You have two serves. What serves should you do to put your opponent under maximum pressure? There are so many options. But are there any combinations which work particularly well together? Yes! Most definitely. In this video, top coach and service expert, Craig Bryant, explains how to do effective service combinations. Keep reading
![[Video] How to return serves with a touch shot – with Paul Drinkhall](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FHtouch600-350x197.jpg)
In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall, shows how to return serves with a forehand touch. A ‘touch’ is a very short return of serve, usually when your opponent has served backspin or no-spin. Ideally, a touch shot will stay low over the net and bounce twice or more on you’re opponent’s side of the table. This makes it very difficult for your opponent to attack. Keep reading
![[Video] How to do top quality BACKHAND serves – with Craig Bryant](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/backhand-serves-600-350x197.jpg)
Most players serve with their forehand. But backhand serves can be very tricky to return too. You can generate lots of spin, get different angles and do lots of subtle spin variations. In the video, service expert Craig Bryant explains the basic backhand service motion. He demonstrates how to generate backspin, sidespin and topspin. And he explains how to use backhand serves effectively in matches. Keep reading
![[Video] Beat your opponent with quick counter topspins – with Paul Drinkhall](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Counter-topspin-350x197.jpg)
In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall, shows how to do a forehand counter-topspin. This is a shot played close to the table. Your opponent plays a looping attack. Instead of blocking, you play a short counter-topspin attack instead. The result? Usually a clean winner. The ball goes past your opponent before he or she even realises. In the video, Paul explains how to execute the shot, how to practice and when to use the shot in matches. Keep reading