![[Video] Common ball-watching error – and how to fix it](https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ballwatching.jpg)
In this video, I demonstrate a very common ball-watching error and how explain how you can stop doing it.
Many players, including myself, are very guilty if this. We play a really good shot, then we pause and keep watching the ball. We’re so busy admiring our own shot, that we don’t recover properly and if the ball comes back, we either play a weak shot or make a mistake.
So in his video, I explain how you can use your eyes better when playing – focusing on your opponent, rather than on your own shot. If you can use your eyes better, you can react quicker to your opponent’s shots and you will be able to play better quality table tennis.
What’s in the video
0:00 – Tom introduces the video
0:58 – Should you watch the ball or your opponent?
02:22 – Tom demonstrates his ‘hit the bottle’ exercise
4:35 – Tom explains why need to stop ball watching
Useful links
> Tom Lodziak’s YouTube Channel
> More online table tennis lessons
