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In this video, I highlight a common flaw in how some players train. A major flaw in how some players train is spending too much time, hitting forehand to forehand from one position. These players tend to have petty good forehands, but struggle when they play matches as the rest of their game is underdeveloped. If this is you, you need to spend your training time more wisely. Keep reading
In this video, table tennis superstar Desmond Douglas shares some of his table tennis secrets. Desmond explains the benefits of his playing style and shares some of the tactics he used during his playing career. You can also see some footage of Desmond (now in his 60s) playing with Craig Bryant and giving Craig a tough time. Keep reading
In this video I share a few tips and tactics on how you can beat a blocker. 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
In this video, top coach Craig Bryant shares his top 5 tips to make your serves stronger. Tips include keep the ball low over the net, serve with more spin, vary the spin and placement, recover quickly after your serve, and lots and lots of practice! Keep reading
In this video I show three advanced training drills, which I filmed when I was at German Bundesliga club ASV Grünwettersbach. These drills are great for developing footwork, rallying skills and your serve and receive. All 3 drills finish in open play, where both players are trying to win the point. Keep reading
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
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. Keep reading
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. Keep reading
In this video, Rade Markovic (Head Coach – ASV Grünwettersbach) explains the importance of weight transfer when playing table tennis. By using your legs and hips to transfer your weight into the ball you can generate more speed and spin without using extra energy. Keep reading
In this video, pro player Paul Drinkhall, shows a few of his best service variations. Paul shows how he switches between backspin, no spin and topspin serves. He tries to use a similar action, but using different contact points and last moment movements, he is able to generate different spins. Keep reading