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In this video I compare the forehand flick technique of an amateur player (myself) with the forehand flick technique of a professional player (England No.1 Liam Pitchford). Liam has a much more consistent and aggressive forehand flick technique, but how is he able to do this? To help us work it out, I use some side-by-side slow motion analysis. Keep reading
One problem many players face is getting stuck in dull pushing rallies. They will keep pushing, pushing, pushing – waiting for an easy ball to attack. But they end up frustrated – either making a pushing error or smacking the ball in the net. In this video I explain how to overcome these slow pushing rallies and turn every point into a faster topspin rally. Keep reading
In this video you will learn how to do a two bounce serve. This is a serve which bounces in the middle of the table and the next bounce is very close to the end of the table. The length of this serve can be difficult to deal with. It’s not easy to attack and often an opponent will play a passive return which you can attack. Keep reading
In this video I explain how to do a behind the back shot. This is a really tricky shot to do. It requires a big rotation, a high elbow position and very good spatial awareness. It’s the sort of shot which can really surprise your opponent and get loud applause from everyone watching. Keep reading
In this video, I highlight five different ways of winning points in table tennis: spin, speed, ball placement, power and disruption. Which of these methods is the best? Which should you focus on? Keep reading
In this video, I show the three most common reasons why your forehand topspins go into the net. Here’s the scenario … your opponent gives you a backspin ball. It could be a push, a chop or a backspin serve. You try to attack, but the ball goes into the net. Why does this happen? Keep reading
In this video I compare the backhand topspin technique of an amateur player (myself) with the backhand topspin technique of a professional player (England No.1 Liam Pitchford). Liam’s backhand topspin attack is one of the best in the world. It is very fast, with lots of spin and his placement is exceptional. How is he able to play such an amazing backhand topspin attack? Keep reading
In this video I explain how to do a quick backhand counter-hit, down the line. This is a shot I use often, and it is surprisingly effective. To make the shot work, you need to contact the ball early, with a short stroke, aiming the ball done the line. The early timing takes time away from your opponent, forcing errors or enabling you to hit outright winners. Keep reading
In this video I share a simple tactic to beat a push-blocker. The footage is taken from a real coaching session with a player called Martin. Martin plays to a high standard, but he often struggles to beat a push-blocker – the type of opponent who will keep pushing and then when Martin attacks, the push-blocker will keep blocking until Martin makes a mistake. Keep reading
In this video I compare the forehand topspin vs backspin technique of an amateur player (myself) with the forehand topspin vs backspin technique of a professional player (England No.1 Liam Pitchford). Liam is able to play a much faster, direct and aggressive forehand topspin shot, but how is he able to do this? Keep reading