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In this video I help Clive, a division 2 local league player, improve his forehand loop vs backspin. Clive has been trying to develop a forehand loop but his technique is a too tight, too weak and too slow. To help Clive I suggest one simple tip to help him get a lot more speed, spin and energy into his shot. Keep reading
In this video, pro coach Craig Bryant explains how to read your opponent better and massively improve your reaction speed. Craig leads me through a few irregular exercises, where I have to continually watch his bat to see where the ball is going. By the end of the video you will have a much better idea of what exercises you need to do read your opponent, deal with randomness, react quicker and play better table tennis! Keep reading
In this video I share two simple tips to help you hit faster backhand topspin attacks. I demonstrate how to use your wrist to generate more acceleration when playing backhand topspin. And I also show you how to use a little body rotation to add some energy to your backhand attacks. This video is useful for any player who has a ‘safe’ backhand and wants to develop a stronger backhand topspin attack. Keep reading
A strong defensive player can be very difficult to beat. The defender will use a combination of pushes, chops, blocks to keep returning the ball. It can be both physically and mentally exhausting! In this video, coach Orsi Petocz gives some tips on how to beat defensive players. And what makes Orsi’s insights very useful is that she is a very strong defender herself, having represented Hungary in international events. Keep reading
To improve your serves you have to practise. But there is a good way to practise serving and multiple bad ways. In this video I highlight multiple bad habits players have when practising serves. Keep reading
In this video coach Lois Peake explains how to return those tricky left handed serves. Many right handed players struggle with serves which cut across their forehand side of the table. These are the serves often used by left handed players. What is the best way of returning these serves? Keep reading
In this video, I explain how to develop an advanced forehand topspin stroke. I take you through five key stages – contact point, waist rotation, power from the legs, ball placement and spin variation. When you have progressed through the five stages you will have a very effective attacking weapon. Keep reading
In this video, England international player Charlotte Bardsley explains how to forehand side-topspin serve. This is a serve with some sidespin and some topspin. Charlotte uses this to force her opponents into topspin rallies, where she can then (hopefully) dominate. Keep reading
In this video, I give an overview of the key shots used in table tennis. This includes drives, pushes, loops, blocks, flicks, chops, lobs and smashes. I explain when to use the shots and give a little technical information about how to execute the shots. Keep reading
Table tennis is a game of randomness. You don’t know what shot your opponent will play or where your opponent will hit the ball. How can we cope with this randomness? How can we better anticipate what shot our opponent will play and where the ball will go? In this video, we give some good tips on how to cope better with random play. Keep reading