Pushing tactics to mess up your opponent

Pushing tactics to mess up your opponent

A well placed push can put your opponent under pressure, force them to make a mistake or give you a weak ball to attack. So in this coaching video I show you some pushing tactics to mess up your opponent, including the short push, the deep fast push and the wide push. Keep reading

Quick backhand topspin attack

Quick backhand topspin attack

In this coaching video, I explain how to play a quick backhand topspin attack and how to use the shot effectively in matches. It’s what I would call a ‘pressure’ shot. You don’t try and blast your opponent off the table. Instead, you use a short, quick stroke, loaded with topspin, and contact the ball early to rush your opponent and put him under pressure. Keep reading

How to improve attacking placement

How to improve attacking placement

In this coaching video, I show you how to improve the placement of your attacks. This will help you move up a level. And it’s really simple. Anyone can do it. It doesn’t really matter what level you are or whether you topspin or flat hit – this is all about where on the table you should attack to give your opponent the most difficulty. Keep reading

How to read service spin

How to read service spin

In my latest coaching video, I look at how to read service spin. If you can read the spin, then it makes other parts of returning serves easier. If you can’t read the spin, then you’re going to struggle. I explain the two big clues to look out for when trying to read service spin. At the end of the video I do some of my serves. See if you can read the spin. Good luck… Keep reading

How to do a reverse sidespin serve

One of my favourite serves is the reverse sidespin serve. It’s very effective against some opponents, who simply don’t know how to return it. But even if my opponent can return the serve, the ball is often returned in a predictable way, which gives me an opportunity to play a strong forehand attack for the 3rd ball. Keep reading

How to block heavy topspin

How to block heavy topspin

A common problem players have when trying to block heavy topspin, is that the ball shoots long past the table. Thankfully, the solution is quite simple. In this video, I explain how to block heavy topspin and how you can use aggressive blocks to put your opponent under some serious pressure. Keep reading

Backhand push - basic technique

Backhand push – basic technique

In the video I explain when to use a backhand push, how to execute the shot and some common mistakes to look out for. I also give training drill examples to help you practice and improve. Keep reading

Forehand push - basic technique

Forehand push – basic technique

In the video I explain when to use a forehand push, how to execute the shot and some common mistakes to look out for. I also give training drill examples to help you practice and improve. Keep reading

Backhand drive - basic technique

Backhand drive – basic technique

In the video I explain when to use a backhand drive, how to execute the shot and some common mistakes to look out for. I also give training drill examples to help you practice and improve. Keep reading

Forehand drive - basic technique

Forehand drive – basic technique

In the video I explain when to use a forehand drive, how to execute the shot and some common mistakes to look out for. I also give training drill examples to help you practice and improve. Keep reading