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Many players – myself included – find it challenging to play a consistent backhand topspin vs backspin. It is quite a complex stroke, with many opportunities to go wrong! In this video I examine some common errors players make when doing backhand topspin vs backspin – and explain how to correct these errors. Keep reading
In this video, top coach Emma Harradine teaches us how to use our push shots more effectively. The push is usually considered a safety shot. But if used with lots of backspin and placed well, it can be a hugely effective weapon. Emma gives some tips on generating more backspin, placement, timing and variation. And there is plenty of footage, as usual, of me messing up! Keep reading
In this video you will learn how to do a forehand chop. This is a shot defensive players should use to return topspin attacks. But even if you are an attacker, this is a shot you can learn to add a little more variety to your game. Keep reading
In this video I share a very effective service tactic which I use often in my matches. I use two different spins – sidespin with backspin and sidespin with topspin. And I use two different lengths – half-long and long. I serve into the middle of the table, forcing my opponent to play awkward forehand strokes. Keep reading
In this video, England international player Charlotte Bardsley explains how to improve your footwork and movement. This is an area of the game where many of us struggle. We often get too planted and then have to reach out for balls, rather than moving, resulting in poor quality shots. Charlotte explains how to use your feet, knees, hips and core to move quickly for both small and big movements across the table. Keep reading
In this video, coach Ferenc Horvath demonstrates the 7 most effective table tennis serves. These are serves which are used by many top amateurs and pro players., and will be a great addition to your game. For each of the 7 serves, Ferenc gives some tips and you can see slow motion demonstrations from different angles. Keep reading
In this video, Matt Leete from Bribar Table Tennis explains how to generate more speed and spin when playing forehand and backhand topspin strokes. Matt demonstrates his topspin technique at both a controlled pace and then at a faster pace. Keep reading
In this video I share some tips to improve your service game. The footage is taken from a real coaching session with a player called Ian. Ian has strong serves, capable of winning cheap points. But Ian sometimes struggles when his serves are returned. He can be slow to recovery and a little guilty of ball watching. This results in Ian making errors with this 3rd ball attack. In the session I give Ian some tips on how to develop a more complete service game. Keep reading
In this video I show you one of my favourite shots, “Tom’s unstoppable forehand attack”. This is a shot I play when my opponent puts the ball to my wide forehand position. I then attack to a very wide position on my opponent’s side. Keep reading
In this video, top coach Craig Bryant teaches me how to improve my reverse pendulum serve. Craig is a master at serving and identifies a few flaws with my service action. Craig makes some changes to my swing, grip and use of wrist which enables me to generate more spin and variation. Keep reading