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Show #377 - The Zen Tree and Table Tennis 33:19

منذ 29 weeks33:19

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Welcome to another episode of the Ask the Coach Show ! This week, we start with a lighthearted joke before diving into an intriguing discussion about the Australian Open Tennis . Can table tennis ever reach such a grand spectacle? We explore how tennis captivates a stadium audience with a single match, while table tennis tournaments often have multiple tables in a single hall, making it harder to focus on just one game. Listener Questions: We answer some fantastic questions from the PingSkills community: Drills to Improve Shot Timing "I often struggle with my shot timing, either hitting too early or too late. What drills can I use to improve my timing and consistency?" Exploring Alternative Grips "Are there any advantages to using alternative grips in table tennis? Should players experiment with different grips, or is it better to stick with traditional ones?" Understanding Obstruction "What exactly counts as an obstruction in table tennis? Can you explain when a player is considered to have obstructed the ball?" Fun Fact of the Week: We wrap up the show with a fascinating fun fact that will surprise you! Happy playing!…

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Show #376 - Stay in Your Lane Doubles and Service Rule Clarifications 37:24

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Welcome to the Ask the Coach Show, where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: Things to Do During a Forced Break A New Doubles Idea: Stay in Your Lane Doubles 3 Questions: Confused About Words for Strokes In table tennis, there are lots of terms to describe strokes and techniques. What do they all mean, and how do they apply to your game? Driving the Ball: Correct Angle of the Bat How should you adjust your bat angle when transitioning from playing topspin against backspin to topspin against a block? Serve: How Far Does the Ball Need to Fall? Do you need to hit the ball while it’s coming back down? Learn the rules about serving and when to strike the ball.…

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Show #375 - Take Your Training to the Next Level 41:20

منذ 35 weeks41:20

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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * A discussion on Playing to Learn vs Learning to Play * The Tip of the Week - How Quickly Should You Progress Your Skills * 3 Questions * And a fun fact Training Plan When Using a Table Tennis Robot I have just purchased the premium subscription and I am looking forward to developing my tt skills. I used to train mostly at home, apart from playing once a week in a tt club as well as playing with friends, and I am using a PowerPong Omega tt robot and the drills it offers. Is the training plan taking into consideration the possibility of using a tt robot? Will it make it more efficient, how to adjust it and what kinds of drills would be most useful? Playing Doubles Any tips on positional play when serving and playing doubles? Don´t Recognize the Spin on my Opponent's Serve I often can't recognise what spin is on my opponents serve. This happens especially with the pendulum serve then I can only guess and of course I'm often wrong. Anything I can do to reduce my error rate and keep the ball in play? Featured Links The PingSkills 52 Week Training Plan Training 101 Tutorials…

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Show #374 - What's Wrong With Me? 34:39

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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * A discussion on Generalisation vs Specialisation * The Tip of the Week - Just be playing in 5 years! * 3 Questions * And a fun fact What's Wrong With Me? I am 73 and started table tennis 6 months ago . I am throwing everything into it but still loose to "ping Pongers" . I have studied the aggresive shots ,but am beaten by the safe and cautious players who simply :get it on the table: . Against a robot I play reasonable forearm and back hand loops , but when I play a person they sail into the net or out of bounds . Any suggestions? Adjusting to Different Environment I've been playing table tennis for 10 years and have competed in county tournaments and local leagues. However, since starting university, I’ve struggled to transfer my skills, and it frustrates me that even after being here for a few years, I still can’t adapt. The tables are much slower, and I can’t generate the same power. Shots that land back home just don’t land here, and I feel like I have less touch and control of the ball, making it harder to stay consistent. What can I do to fix this ? Timing of Timeouts When is the ideal time to take a timeout, and at which time of the game, like if you are down in the game 0-1 or 0-2 or 1-2 or 2-2 or up 1-0 or 2-1 or 2-0 as well? Which points should you take? When to use a towel break and when not to use it, as it can also break the rhythm? Featured Links PingPod #34 - Can You Escape the Ping Pong Zone?…

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Show #373 - Search the PingSkills Website 22:12

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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * Search the PingSkills website * Inner Belief * The Tip of the Week - Serving Practice Development * 4 Questions * And a fun fact Robot Practice Good morning, Alois and Jeff, as I have limited opportunities to practice with someone who can return the balls as consistently or feed multi ball like you, I rely on my robot. Please let me know the type of ball you are sending to Jeff for the following: FH Counter hit: looks to me like a moderate topspin, FH topspin against block: does the block have just a bit of topspin? I should be able to work out the frequency from your videos. I can also vary the placement/flight by using the scatter function. I may also program 3-4 balls in the fh court and set at random. I'll start at 40 bpm, and then gradually to 60 bpm. I find that if the frequency setting is too high the stroke shortens too much. Thanking you for your assistance, as always. Forehand Techniques I would like to adopt Jeff's forehand style of the shorter arm and the elbow bent at a 90 degree angle (and kept that way thoughout the swing). Do you have any suggestions on how to best practice this/put this style into play? Rule about the Perfect Roller If someone were to do a roller shot from under the table and managed to make the ball roll perfectly without any bounces(not even a small bounce). Is that legal? Serve for Beginner I started playing table tennis for over a month now, I have a coach but I'm currently having problems with serving because the serve I do is very basic and I really want to improve, is there any recommendations for a serve that is good for me to do? Featured Links The PingSkills Blog Turn Your Serve Into a Deadly Weapon Serving and Receiving Tutorials Training 101 Videos…

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Show #372 - 4 Points to Victory 4:44

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Welcome to a different version of the podcast. In today's episode Jeff reads out his blog post "4 Points to Victory - The Match That Changed Everything". We hope you enjoy the episode and we'll be back next week with our regular show where we answer your table tennis questions.

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Show #371 - Practical Mental Strategies 39:02

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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * The Tip of the Week - Taking Care of Your Equipment * The Topic of the Week - Practical Mental Strategies * 4 Questions * And a fun fact Questions Right Mentality When Playing Matches I often feel that my training evenings are not as effective as they could be. Like, I am afraid of developing. Do you have any tips on this? I love your podcast. It's very fruitful. Balance Problem Hi, coach! I understand why I don't want to move during the game. When I try to move more I lose balance. How to train alone to solve this problem? Background Noise How much does environmental noise, especially that from other sports matter in table tennis? I usually play in a garage which is quiet, and have little club experience. Today our church had a event where there was basketball, badminton and table tennis at a university gymnasium. It was in one big open area indoors with wooden flooring, and kids or highschoolers were playing basketball, generating lots of noise from basketballs bouncing, people running and some screaming. Compared to playing in the garage, I found this noise making it “feel” much harder to play with, such as not being able to hear my serve, the ball and the contact. Is this something I should get used to (if I want to play in a club)? Is this what playing in a club environment is like (assuming there are people playing on other tables)? Volleying Rule Hi guys, if your opponent hits the ball beyond the edge of the table but it hits your bat before the ground who's point is it? Regards, Jim Links in this Episode French Clubs Turn Away Players PingSkills Sports Pyschology Tutorials…

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Show #370 - Mental Preparation 25:29

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Welcome to the ask the coach show where PingSkills answers your table tennis questions! This week the show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * The Topic of the Week - Mental Preparation * The Tip of the Week - Level of your Training Partners * 3 Questions * And a fun fact Questions Racket and Free Hand Rules Hello sir, I want to ask what happens if the ball touches the playing hand or forearm, game continues or we lose point immediately ? Second, what if the playing hand touches the table while game play ? It will be a great help if you can mention the ITTF rulebook rule number for these issues. Handling Balls Aimed at the Crossover Point We are often encouraged to aim at our opponent's crossover point. What should we do when our opponent hits towards our crossover point? What are some good drills for handling this situation? Moving Back From The Table What are the reasons that an offensive player with inverted rubbers would move back from the table? Links in this Episode 4 Points to Victory Blog Post The Hidden Force Behind Every Victory Challenge Your Training Blog Post Bounce - The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice…

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Show #369 - The Olympic Effect 32:31

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Welcome to the first ask the coach show in a long, long time! We are excited to be back and have a great show ready for you. The show consists of: * The Joke of the Week * The Tip of the Week - Use a phone to record yourself * The Topic of the Week - The Olympic Effect * A single question for this episode * And a fun fact Questions Tournament Preparation I want to prepare for a tournament that is 4 months away. What should be my strategy 4 months before, 2 months before, a month before ,a week before and a day before and on that day? Links in this Episode The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle 4 Points to Victory Blog Post The Hidden Force Behind Every Victory Challenge Your Training Blog Post…

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Show #368 - Choosing A Playing Style 27:10

منذ 3 years27:10

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Mid-Length Topspins When I get short balls, I like to flick them, and when balls are long I topspin them; however, mid-length balls are difficult. They are too long to flick, but just enough over the table so that I can't lower my bat. I generally automatically prepare for a long stroke, but then at the last second recognise that it will not be long, and awkwardly lunge forward with a weak return. Passive or defensive players generally have more half-length balls than aggressive players, so I tend to struggle against their returns, especially if it is backspin. The main questions are, what stroke should I use for those type of balls, and how should I prepare to avoid weak returns and getting off balance? Knowing When To Commit To A Playstyle Change Due to a shoulder injury, I played mostly defensively with my backhand (pushing, chopping, blocking) the past couple of months, instead of being more active. I just slapped a random thin (1.3) inverted control rubber on the backhand and started defending, and to my surprise, did quite well with it. Now that my shoulder has mostly recovered, I'm wondering, should I stick with it or should I switch back to my old style? My backhand was never my strong suit, however I was decent at opening up the game with it but I was never able to keep the pressure up because I think my movements were too large and inefficient. Also, if I keep playing defensively, should I adjust my setup? I tried long pips but that was catastrophic and broke my brain a bit. Maybe short pips or a 1.5 rubber to block more aggressively? Plastic Ball Debut Hi coaches! sam here, im just really curious... what year was the celluloid ball last used, and when did the plastic ball make its official ittf debut? Muscle Memory The latest research into muscle memory seems to indicate it takes about 10 hours of practicing one skill to train your brain to have good muscle memory. Doing two activities during the 10 hours reduces the learning of the first training. The other thing that was suggested was to push the boundaries in learning the one skill you are training for. I was told the Chinese when training young kids focus on one stroke for 3 months. How would you do this in training without becoming boring? Do you think there is any validity of this approach in Table Tennis? Links In This Episode Singapore Smash Who Am I Episode 10…

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Show #367 - Meat Pies and Tomato Sauce 36:31

منذ 3 years36:31

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Welcome to another ask the coach show where we answer your table tennis questions. If you have a table tennis question then head over the PingSkills website and ask away. We love talking about table tennis. I hope you enjoy this week’s show. Serve Selection How to select the serve to use in different situations ? When do we use long serve? When do we use backhand serve? Which serve should should be use at 9-10 ? Rubber Thickness I noticed that when I was playing with (two different) 2 mm thick rubbers on FH side, almost all my topspins was landing to the table. And with maximum thick rubbers, I have some troubles. When I do FH topspins, several FH topspins in a set flies off the table. Is it coincidence? With thinner rubbers is it easier to do FH topspins? Or depends on many other things: blade, opponents' strokes, position during the stroke (technique), etc ? Sleeping Well The Night Before A Contest Hi Alois, I have this problem where I struggle to sleep well the night before a league or tournament because I am too excited and tend to overthink about the matches. I always end up not playing at my usual level during the contest. This has happened to me 2 times already and I hope that it doesn't happen again in the future. How do you calm down in the night before a tournament or league? Video Analysis I recorded two matches of my local RR matches (approx 20 mins each) uplinked to youTube channels. I am looking for feedback to what I am already doing well & areas for improvements, tendencies, serves & returns. What are your thoughts & fees? Links In This Episode: Choosing A Table Tennis Bat Who Am I Episode 10…

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Show #366 - Go Lefties 37:40

منذ 3 years37:40

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We answer 4 excellent questions in today’s show that will hopefully help you in your table tennis journey. One listener also correctly identified our current who am I athlete and wins either one hour of online coaching or one month’s free premium membership. We also give our tip of the week and round out the show with some OMG facts. Pendulum Topspin Serve I can do under spin, side spin pendulum serve, but unable to figure out how to do top spin serve. Saw a few videos but not sure what am i missing. Please share some tips and/or videos to help learn it. Ball Dents In New Rubber Hello guys, I just replaced my Rakza 7 rubber on my/your bat.I did everything right from your ytube video. Is it normal to see ball indentations on the new rubber? Thanks, Bernie Low Balls I have just been watching basic strokes showing the position and movement of the bat, but the demonstration shows the ball bouncing to a convenient height to return the ball. What do you do when the ball bounces low and short, in other words, it could bounce twice in the middle of the table unless you get to it quickly? Training Composition I would like to ask though: the training with the second club looks only like "10mins of warm up and then 90 mins of matches. No drills no combinations no practise. Only matches." Does such a system make sense to you? I mean...matches surely have their importance but playing ONLY matches without a chance to recognize mistakes or working at them? What do you think about the training system difference? Links in this Episode : Guess the latest 'Who Am I'…

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Show #365 - Happy Valentines Day 40:31

منذ 4 years40:31

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Today we discuss how Alois used short pimples on his backhand for a year. We answer questions about receiving, the service rule, and the playing styles of Mima Ito and Vladimir Samsonov. We hope you enjoy the show. Thoughts Before Receiving In A Match Since the server has so many different options for a serve, what should the receiver be thinking of before the point begins? The Wall What is the plan of Vladimir Samsonov's playing style? Mima Ito Playing Style I like to play close to the table. So I’d like to play like Mima Ito who is currently ranked third in the world among female players. She uses short pips on her backhand. When she returns ball during rallies, she pushes back the incoming ball forward, especially on her backhand side. She doesn’t use a conventional BH stroke. Actually she covers about 70-80% of the table using this style of play. She used her FH drive only when the ball come to the far right. I use regular FH and BH strokes. But I have been thinking of stopping to swing a BH stroke and using her playing style. What do you think of her playing style? Dimitrij Ovtcharov's Tomahawk Serve Toss In Dima's matches, I see that he uses the tomahawk serve a lot and he is tossing the ball very sidewards and it looks pretty obvious that it isn't a legal serve. But the umpires don't fault him for that toss. Why is no one stopping Dima from his sidewards toss? Links In This Episode: Perfect Pushes…

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Show #364 - Best Match You've Seen 31:29

منذ 4 years31:29

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In today’s episode Alois tells us about the best match he has ever seen. Jeff tells 3 funny jokes that he heard on the radio and we give you our tip of the week. Of course we also answer your table tennis questions as the name of the show suggests! Backhand Sidespin Loop How do you do a backhand sidespin loop? Head Heavy Rackets Are head-heavy, handle-heavy, or balanced bats better for any specific playing styles, or is it just purely a matter of preference? Serving Low How do I serve low and close to the net? What About A Dry Run Because of Corona there's no training possible in my area for the time being. So I wonder if a dry run at home could be helpful just to maintain the feeling for the ball and the stroke movement. So anything one could do with a ball and a bat. Thanks. Best Match Hi pingskills, what is the best match at the top level you have watched? My favourite match to watch is Ma Long vs Joo Sae Hyuk in the 2014 asian games. I love watching attacker vs defender kind of matches in general because of the intense long rallies that won't break down too quickly unlike attack vs attack rallies. Links in this Episode:…

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Show #363 - Year of the Tiger 43:21

منذ 4 years43:21

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The Chinese New Year was on the 1st of February. Jeff was born in the year of the tiger and Alois in the year of the dragon. We discuss lots of topics including what you can learn from the recent Australian Open tennis tournament. We of course answer your table tennis questions just as the name of the show suggests. Make sure to visit our website if you have a table tennis question of your own to ask. Running Training When training table tennis, do we need to do some running for stamina as a complementary training? For the case when we can only play table tennis twice a week, what kind of running would be suitable? How about for competitive players, do they usually do running as training also? What To Do In An Injury Situation What should you do if you suffer an injury Mid-match? Or what should you do if your opponent is the one getting injured? Table Friction Standard Is there any measurable standard for friction/grip of the table surface? At club level I see a fair bit of difference from table to table (venue to venue) that impacts spin effect off the table (degree of kick). I just wonder if there is any "rule" for standardisation or not. FH Loop Is it OK or sound technique to engage a bit of shoulder moving forward (letting elbow & wrist relax & hang, going for a ride like a door off of hinge) as I switch weight from right foot to left? Links: Who Am I Episode 8 Advanced Forehand Topspin…

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Show #347 - Who am I? 39:13

منذ 5 years39:13

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We introduce another new and exciting segment to the podcast today! It's called "Who am I". We will be giving you a clue as to who the mystery table tennis player is and if you correctly guess you will go into the draw to win either a one month PingSkills premium membership or 1 hour of online coaching. We also answer the following table tennis questions: Backhand Block Pedro - I have trouble in blocking a strong top spin loop into my backhand corner. I find it more difficult against spinny slow and high loop than with fast, less spinny strokes. In fact, what I find is more challenging is all the body to ball coordination, and the timings, but also finding the right moment when to meet the the ball after the bounce. Sometimes I try to turn and counter with a FH topspin, which is effective when it works but risky. I feel that I prefer this risk though, than to try the BH block, which I feel is just a passive stroke from my side, and often the ball goes over the table. Forehand Counterhit Atharva - Sir I cant really get better in Forehand Counterhit. Either the ball stuck in net or get off table. Sir please suggest some drill or practise to master it. Blade Question John - Im a recreational player (although I think Id like to join a club). Anyway I recently bought a Palio Legend 3.0 and I love it. I know its technically a premade racquet but I figured it was part way to getting my first custom racquet. Anyways as I said I really like the speed and control I have with it and Im getting much more spin etc. Eventually I think id like to move up to a better custom racquet but there's almost no information on specs for the blade that is used in the Palio Legend 3.0 other than its a 5 ply wooden blade so its hard to compare. Ive looked at Yinhe Earth 3 which is supposed to be much like the Stiga Offensive Classic. Both are All + to Off - 5 ply blades with some flex. Do you think they would be a nice upgrade with similar specs? The Best Robert - I'm sure you've been asked this before, however in a serious match (best of 7) with Jeff, who comes out on top? Links in this Episode Who Am I Competition Forehand Counterhit Tutorial PingSkills Touch with Mark V Little Bat vs Big Bat…

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Show #346 - Ask More Questions 40:34

منذ 5 years40:34

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In another astounding OMG fact, we learnt that 4 year olds ask an average of 437 questions a day. Should we be asking more questions as we get older? We discuss this and some table tennis as we laugh our way through the show. Here are some of your questions that we answer: Dropshot off High Chop DK - How can I play a dropshot off a high chop? Correcting Technique Flaws Gruia - I have already identified several flaws in my FH counterhit technique: 1) Not holding the paddle loose between hits 2) Not tracking the ball enough with my eyes 3) After salute, too slow to retract/lower the arm to the Ready Position Right now I am practicing with a robot, but soon can have a partner. My first question is: do I correct these flaws one at a time or should I try all? And how soon, in hours trained with robot, before I can try to see if my technique improved vs a practice partner? Thank you Bat Falls on the Table During Rally Ujjal - While playing (right handed player), the bat slips and falls on the table. Can he pick up the bat with his left hand and continue playing? Returning a Low No Spin Serve Rohan - Hi guys. I haven't needed to ask a question for a while but now have a new experience to explore. A guy I play regularly at work is introducing a new serve. He is attempting to be deceptive with his bat angle to switch between topspin and backspin serves but hasn't quite got it yet. They are difficult to read despite me watching the contact closely, because his intention is clear but the execution doesn't deliver the intent. As a result he is very inconsistent and ends up delivering a lot of low/no spin serves that look like they are spinny. They are usually quite low and mainly mid-long but sometimes very short. When I do get it right, a simple fast BH counter hit down the line or a FH cross court flick beats him every time, but I inevitably end up pushing when I should flick or topspin and visa versa so consequently net the ball or put it over the table. I think the main issue is I'm treating a no spin ball as if it had spin. So, what return should I try next to deal with a no-spin or low BS/TS, mid-long low ball? Cheers, Rohan. Links in this Episode Dropshot off Chop Tutorial Rules Tutorials…

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Show #345 - Getting On 43:22

منذ 5 years43:22

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We have a big show for you today where we discuss many topics including World Table Tennis and getting older! There's all the usual segments and of course we answer your table tennis questions! How to Hit the Ball with Power Vic - I am a penholder. How can I hit the ball with power? It seems when I play with friends I found that my strokes are not powerful enough. Attacking a Low Backspin Serve Ryan - Is it possible to attack a low backspin serve which is on the table? I can Flick the ball backhand when it bounces a little bit over the net. But, I tend to lift it or push it when I get a low backspin serve. Winning the Toss Jasper - Normally when winning the toss, I heard the player normally would choose to receive first but why? Backhand Smash Jasper - My friend says that he think he can do backhand smashes but he missed pretty much every backhand smash then i told him that it isn't reliable but he still wants to try backhand smashes. What should I say to him? Links in this Episode Basic Strokes Tutorials Advanced Forehand Topspin Advanced Backhand Topspin Banana Flick Backhand Sidespin Flick Backhand Smash Tutorial…

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Show #344 - Be Born Earlier in the Year 31:18

منذ 5 years31:18

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In another exciting yet normal episode, we discuss how being born later in the year may be a big advantage in your sporting career. Of course we answer your table tennis questions and have some fun along the way. Playing Leftie's Pendulum Sidespin Ryan - How should I return a Left-Hander's Pendulum side Spin or Side-Top Spin Long Serve. I have been struggling to return it during Doubles. Any idea? Kindly suggest any idea. I have been returning them using a weird backhand flick which is not so consistent. This make me concede cheap points. Lobbing Playing Style Jason - I’ve watched Adam Bobrow play table tennis, his style is quite more different. His style is more defensive, a lobbing playing style. Is this an really style you could play, or a risky one? You almost never see his style anywhere. Thick or Thin Phil - Can you say when purchasing new rubbers which way do you go as a moderate newbie i look at the different thicknesses & a" MIST " arises, is the choices too much or do they all have a purpose? Clipping the Net Kwokching - I was left frustrated since if I had win that point I might have won but their argument was that it clipped the net and it shouldn't be my point and I know that as long as it's cross the net it's fine with two bouncesand lucky a qualified sport teacher came across later to point out to students that if it clips the net it a point or that they just got lucky but as long as it cross the net it's fine. So what's your view on that should the rules be changed or kept the way they should as the rule book says. Frustrated when I lose playing by the rules... It's also very frustrating that most of my friends don't throw the ball high enough and with a close palm and I lose when they do that. Links in this Episode The Relative Age Effect Investigating the Relative Age Effect Table Tennis Rules Videos…

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Show #343 - Focus at 10 all 38:23

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This week in the podcast we discuss an ask the coach question about playing your best table tennis when the score is 10 all. We also discuss other interesting questions, give a tip of the week, and have some fun discussing random stuff. I hope you enjoy the show! My Most Recent 10 - 10 Experience Jasper - I played a best of 5 game in school just now with a friend. I won the first set and then my opponent won the next set. However since the time was almost up, the coach told us to play at 10 - 10 and the loser would have to do 15 push ups and 15 burpees. I took your advice to focus in the present, managed to save a match point and then won 14 - 12. Pretty happy that I was able to control the pressure. Liu Shiwen Peter - I often watch Liu Shiwen's playing style on youtube and I often ask myself what is the secret of her success. Is it her quick reaction, her short swing or taking the ball always on the rise. Probably all of that. It seems to me it looks like she is punching the ball forward with no loop and topspin, she is just hitting the ball but very fast. As far as blocking is concerned she is sometimes using a Tomahawk block a term I never heard before. Color Choices for Ping Pong Room Robert - I’m repainting our ping pong room. What color(s) do you recommend for seeing the ball best? Racket Which Way Round Phil - Hi, can you tell me i always assumed that the offensive strike from the rubber is the RED side but a friend of mine says it is the backhand side which is BLACK who is right? Links in this Episode Sports Psychology Tutorials Becoming Roger Federer…

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Show #342 - 16 Million 32:19

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If bacteria doubles every 20 minutes, how many will there be after 8 hours? Find out at the end of the show as Jeff reads out his OMG facts. Of course we discuss some table tennis and in particular how many skills you should be working on at once. Attack with Antispin Rubber Abdul - Can you attack with antispin rubber especially when the opponent gives a backspin on ur backhand or forehand? Block Topspin Serve Steven - My brother serves his topspin serve, and it is getting on my nerves. How do I return a topspin serve properly without losing the point? Steps to Strokes Rudraansh - I and my friends are beginners at table tennis. I told them about your coaching tips and how can we increase our consistency using different practices but they don't agree, they think that we can play better only by practicing fast and spinny shots. What should I do? Forehand Counterhit Rudraansh - How can I practice forehand counterhit against the wall as my friends are not very supportive? Links in this Episode 52 Week Training Plan Building Blocks of Table Tennis PingSkills Consistency Chart…

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Show #341 - How Much Should You Train? 36:22

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A common question is how much should you train and the answer depends on what you wish to achieve and how much time you have to dedicate to your table tennis. We also answer your table tennis questions and read out some OMG facts! Backhand Loop Against Backspin Ryan - I have been hitting them with spin and power but a lot of them end up in the Net. If they pass, they are very hard to return as most of the players expect that the ball will rise. How should I improve the technique. Note: I drop a lot when I have to hit any backhand shot. Also, I am a Backhand Dominant Player. I prefer to move the ball on the left side of the table. Who is the GOAT for Choppers? Jasper - Joo sae hyuk seems pretty impressive, people call him the god of chopping, hou yingchao managed to beat the Chinese nationals though(probably the hardest tournament of all time). So who do you think is the better chopper? Hou Yingchao or Joo Sae Hyuk. Personally I think perhaps Joo Sae Hyuk is better because he still uses his forehand chop successfully in the modern world while other choppers just block or topspin with forehands in response to the modernisation. Playing Close to the Table Ramesh - I have a stupid and major issue which i am facing each day at my practice place. The moment i serve and start the game i tend to go back and back and try my shots which obviously goes out (i hit hard as i am far) and some times goes to the net as i hit weak. I am sure it should be a conscious effort from my side to stick to table (one arm distance) for my consistent strokes. I would like to take your tips on my issue I am facing. All the observers tend to tell me that I am moving far and I am also well aware of it and i want to overcome it. Appreciate any help from your end please. Backspin Smash Jared - I recently played an opponent who would smash high balls with backspin/sidespin by pulling is racket down on the ball while smashing. As i have never played against this before it was extremely difficult to adjust to. What do you recommend to return this stroke and is it a good changeup option to confuse my opponent every once in a while? Links in this Episode Is It Too Late with Brian Berry Backhand Topspin Off Backspin Multiball Tutorials Sports Psychology Tutorials…

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Show #340 - How Did You Meet? 38:35

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As always, I'm joined by super coach Alois Rosario for another edition of the ask the coach podcast! In this episode we answer more of your table tennis questions including How did Alois and I meet. So grab yourself a beverage and sit back and enjoy the show. Returning a Deep Chop Peter - My regular opponent fears my backhand so continually sends a deep heavy chop to my forehand. Eventually I get frustrated and either hit the net with my return chop or over hit a forehand loop return. What to do in this situation? Warm Up in Competitions Jasper - I remember you saying that in the warm up, you can do anything. But when watching competitions, it seems like they only do drives, blocks and topspins. Why don't people do chops and smashes and pushing and sidespinning and other possible techniques? Smash Jason - Why do some penholders switch their grip to shakehand when they smash? Like Wang Zengyi and Ma Lin? Is it powerful? Rubber on Rubber Phil - Thanks for question answered 18 hrs ago so from what you say you can buy a new rubber & put it on the existing bat is that right? Links in this Episode Choosing a Table Tennis Bat Ma Long…

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Show #339 - Ghost Serve 36:07

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I must admit I never knew why the ghost serve was named as such but thankfully Alois explains it to me like I was a five year old! Here are the questions we discuss in today's show: Ghost Serve Abe - What is the ghost serve? Effect of Support Jasper - Does your team supporting make you play better or make you play worse? Sometimes I feel like supporting puts quite a lot of pressure on me. Getting More Sidespin on Your Pendulum Serve Toby - How can I get more sidespin on my pendulum serve? Hitting Your Chest When Serving Yazid - Hi Alois, when i do a pendulum serve my paddle always get hit at my chest . What i can do to not hit my chest again? Links in this Episode Ma Lin Ghost Serve Bat Angle for the Ghost Serve Pendulum Serve Tutorial (for premium members)…

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Show #338 - Balancing Direct Instruction and Playing 40:00

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In this podcast we discuss how to get the balance right between simply playing and constantly receiving direct information on how to get better. I feel that it might be better for a coach to say less and let the player learn through experience. Cleaning Funny Rubbers Jasper - I'm thinking of experimenting with short pimple rubber soon, how do you clean short pimple rubber? It's quite pointy so I'm not sure. And is cleaning short pimple rubber the same for the other pimple rubbers? How Do Timeouts Work Michael - When I play at home, I sometimes get a little tired. Is there such thing as time outs? If there is, how does it work? Beginner Coaching Jason - My friend is coming over tomorrow to learn how to play table tennis. I have no clue on how to teach a complete beginner on table tennis. Do you have any advice for how to teach a beginner? Improve My Forehand Topspin Z - Please can you teach me how to improve my forehand topspin? I'm really tired of missing my shots. Improving On Spinny Topspin Thomas - So, I just found out a major reason for my lousy play-I was crowding the table during a rally. No wonder I couldn't hit topspin. Moving back, my game improved some, but the top is still too rudimentary. My forehand topspin is mostly spinny and slow, and backhand is worse. I like to hold the bat loosely with the index not parallel with the base of the bat but at a slight angle and I tighten the grip at contact. Do you think it's necessary to change to a traditional grip that isn't comfortable but probably will lead to more consistency, and what mental or physical changes do you think I need to go for my topspin more so it becomes a weapon? I am trying to incorporate more body weight but it's clear I'm playing it safe and mostly arming it. Thanks. Links in this Episode Forehand Topspin Against Block…

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Show #337 - Is Waldner the GOAT? 44:56

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This week we discuss whether Waldner is the greatest of all time, tell some jokes, read some OMG facts, and answer some of your table tennis questions. Waldner or Ma Long? Erfan - Who is better jan ove waldner or ma long ? Reacting to Short and Long Serves Incorrectly Jasper - I played table tennis yesterday with my friend but I have problems moving to short balls and slow long serves because I'm not sure whether it's short or long. So I end up pushing long serves or attempting to topspin short balls. Any solutions that you have? Counterspin Against a Slow Low Topspin Hugo - How to counter loop a low spinny loop in the backhand? Can't Attack in a Match Reza - Hi Thanks for your good videos. They help me so much. Please help me. Why I can't attack during the game? Links in this Episode Sports Psychology Tutorials Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin Ma Long's Dominance…

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Show #336 - Bat, Paddle, Racket, or Racquet 43:09

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In this show we have all our regular segments plus we discuss in depth 5 of your questions. One of them leads us to discuss what is the correct term for the thing you hit the ball with. Enjoy the show. Push With Less Backspin Ardak - Sometimes my opponents return pushes with less backspin to confuse me. I feel there are still some backspins in such returns. So I return them by push or do topspin against backspin. If I push such ball it will be easy to answer by loop. If I do topspin then ball often goes off the table. What do you suggest? Drills Dai - Can you give me some irrregular drills and regular & freeplay drills. Deuce Jason - I struggle winning when it’s 10-10 or a deuce. It pressures me too much and I don’t know how to win a deuce. Is there any idea to help me? Paddle Maintenance Nancy - Maybe you’ve already covered this somewhere, but I’m wondering about paddle maintenance— do you use any special cleaner, and is it true you should replace the rubbers twice a year? Any other tips? Grunt Jason - When I watch table tennis, I see a lot of table tennis tennis players grunting during the contact point like Dimitrij, grunt like OO AHH. I heard it make your stroke more lifestyle with the inhale and it gives a certain breathing pattern. Is this true? Links in the Episode Free Downloads Page PingSkills Drills PDF How Often To Clean Your Rubber Sports Psychology Tutorials Push Variation Topspin Against Various Spins and Lengths…

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Show #335 - 20 Years Since Sydney 2000 44:11

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In this show we reminisce about the Sydney 2000 Olympics and go all mindful in the tip of the week. Enjoy the show! Fishing Jason - What is table tennis fishing exactly? To me it’s like a weaker topspin against topspin. Ranking in a Group Tournament Ardak - Hi coach! In our mini club we organize mini amateur tournaments every week. There are 10 players. We all play each other. There is no problem in ranking players who have different number of wins. But how to rank players with same number of wins? Long Pimples to Play Backspin Peter - In the last few years I have always been playing with inverted rubber on both sides. Now I want to try long pimples on the backhand side because I have so much trouble receiving heavy backspin with inverted rubber. In my club there are so many people who play very strong backspins. Do you think it is worthwhile to change to long pimples to play against these kind of players? What are the advantages and disadvantages of long pimples? Moving in Seniors Doubles Ann - I love my seniors morning of Table tennis. I've come from tennis where doubles movement is much more defined and we do not usually get in each others way. I tripped over my partner's feet and fell backward hitting my head. It occasioned discussion with some players - sadly not her - about how to move and not get in each other's way and not be a hazard. We have a few who just do not move out of the way and take up a lot of space "right in the middle". One person said it is like trying to go round a concrete pole. Can you give us some guidance please? Better still can you do a 5 minute video showing some doubles (not at rocket speed) where players are shown moving around each other safely and effectively. Some tips and pointers would be much appreciated by me as I am quite nervous playing alongside some of my seniors colleagues. Links in this Episode Doubles Strategy - for premium members Table Tennis at the Olympic Games Using Long Pimples…

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Show #334 - September Challenge and Swapping Roles 46:10

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In this show we introduce the PingSkills September Challenge and discuss whether Alois and Jeff should swap roles on the show. Plus we have our usual segments including the joke of the week, tip of the week, on this day, and OMG facts. Of course we answer some of your table tennis questions along the way too! Playing Table Tennis After a Long Break Jasper - It has been 3 months since I played table tennis, if my table tennis quality drops, what should I do to get to my original level? Table Tennis 7 Sets Championships Gianfranco - Hi, what are all the championships that play 7 sets matches? Counter Hit Jason - Is a counter hit basically a drive. I heard that drive and counter hit are the same. Weight Transfer Shaurya - Hi Alois and Jeff, I was wondering if you have any tutorials on weight transfer, I find it quite hard for me to shift my weight from my back leg to my front to get the power in my stroke. Links in this Episode Alois vs Italy Forehand Counterhit September Challenge…

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Show #333 - The Cursed Number 38:28

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Alois suggested that we should skip show number 333 and head straight to 334 since 333 is an unlucky number. Well the curse struck as you'll see towards the end of the show! But we got through it and hopefully you'll enjoy some of the topics we discuss. How to return the Windshield Wiper Serve Pablo - How do you return the wind shield wiper serve? 15 yo Changing to Short Pips on Backhand TY - Would you recommend an average 15 yo to change from normal rubber he has been playing with to short pips with rubber to improve his table tennis? Kicker Serve from the Backhand Side Eduardo - For some reason backhand serves have almost vanished, at least, from the professional players repertoire of serves. Can any of you, Alois or Jeff, make a demonstration of the same serve but from the backhand? Rubber Thickness for Fast Spin Serve Deepak - What is the recommended thickness of rubber in mm for fast spin service game? Links in this Episode Windshield Wiper Serve Kicker Serve Backhand Serve Preview Understanding Spin - for premium members Serving and Receiving Tutorials…

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Show #362 - Guiding Light 35:28

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Have you ever heard of the show Guiding Light? It came up in today’s episode as part of our OMG Facts section. If so, let us know if it is something we need to watch! As usual we have a tip of the week for you, a terrible joke from Jeff, and we answer 4 of your table tennis questions. Practicing BH Topspin vs. Backspin Before learning FH topspin vs backspin I learnt topspin vs block. I did many FH practices vs block. I have never did practices FH topspin vs backspin. I automatically started to feel how to do FH topspin vs backspin. I tried to learn BH topspin vs backspin analogically but it didn't work. I practiced BH topspin vs block many times, practiced BH topspin vs backspin several times. Almost no result. I will continue practice BH topspin vs backspin, but I want to know how to practice it correctly? Should I try hard and try to lift the ball with fast and agressive? Or should I do relaxed movements? But If I use relaxed movements I can't lift the backspin. If I try hard, I feel that I am doing wrong practice. Because I get tired after several strokes, my muscles get tired and feel pain. How should I practice? Table Tennis Robot Hi guys, could you please recommend a good table tennis robot for an intermediate player please. Training After A Break…

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Show #361 - Dealing With Heavy Topspin 36:39

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As usual, we discuss your table tennis questions. Hitting The Top Of The Net I find myself hitting the top of the net a lot and usually the result is the ball goes off the table and I lose the point. Very frustrating. I see a lot of players hit the net and it usually falls on the table. I think mine go out because I hit harder than they do. What do you recommend to rectify this? Heavy Topspin Hi, I'm having a problem blocking heavy topspin. It never used be problem but now I seem to be blocking too early or too late, the ball flying off the table or straight into net. When I practice against loopers I try to watch the angle of my bat but I don't seem able to watch the ball all the way to my bat, getting really frustrated. Any advice? Pros Jumping While Performing Forehand Flick I noticed that some of the pros do a mini jump whenever they are flicking with the forehand. It's like they contact the ball in mid-jump. Why do they need to jump before they flick? And it looks very risky because they could lose their balance after the flick. Service After/Before Motion I would like to add after/before motion to them to make them much more confusing, but when I try to, my service breaks down and loses consistency and spin.I am wondering if I should practice adding after/before motion to my serves during practice or focus more on improving my serves and add confusing motion later. My question is: is after/before something you add on to a serve later as you improve, or is the motion built into the muscle memory of the serve itself? Links in this Episode: Forehand Topspin Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin Deception with Serves Serving and Receiving Videos…

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Show #360 - Happy Holidays! 38:12

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We hope you're all having a great holidays and that you will enjoy our latest episode. Let Serve Erwin - What happens if the opponent serves and hits the net and for some obscure reason the receiver hit the ball before it bounces on the table? It seems the ball was going to be ON the table. Serves with Short and Long Pimples Rodrigo - What are the forehand serves with short pips ox and backhand serves with long pips ox? Touch Block Dan - I would like to ask, how to deal the "touch" block? I played against a player who, when I used offensive stroke, just gently touched the ball, even slightly retracting the bat during the impact. That causes the block to be quite short ball with no spin or little spin depending on the angle of retraction, falling just behind the edge. I can use this stroke as well,but I havent found a way how to counter it. When I perform a spin-focused loop,it tends to be high and the opponent smashes it, as there is no strong backspin on the incoming ball. But when I go only slightly forward with my stroke or when I attempt a flip-like stroke, it is usually net-out ball, as it is too short for power-oriented loop, but too long for a flip. I hit the edge of table several times in an attempt to attack that block. What should I do with this stroke? The adjustment from 21 point games to 11 points Larry - I am 60 years old and played a lot 35 or so years ago. When they changed from 21 point games to 11 how did most players adapt? What was done to change the mental part of knowing the games are over quicker? I was not playing table tennis when the rule changed. Links in this Episode Planning Your Year…

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Show #359 - Two Tips and Three Jokes 35:52

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Having forgotten to include the tip of the week last week, we double up and also throw in some more jokes. Of course we also answer your table tennis questions. I hope you enjoy the show. Tournament Entry Kajal - I don't go in any of the tt academy and classes I just learn tt at home. Now, I want to starts with tournaments from district level. May I know how to participate for it? Grip Changes Between Sides Andy - is it possible to use SAME grip for fh and bh and continue to grow my game? Keeping a Rubber After Purchase Kenneth - After we purchase a rubber in a package, is it ok to keep it for a few months to a year before gluing to the blade? Will the quality of the rubber decrease after keeping it for so long? Thanks. Pros Using Penhold Dayton - Do you think there will be anymore Penhold in the pro table tennis after ( xu xin and qiu dang) retire? Podcast Brings Sunshine Paul - Just finished listening to your recent podcast and I am still laughing. Hearing you and Jeff again after such a long hiatus is proof that GOD is in HIS heaven and all is well in the world. Thank you for bringing your brand of sunshine to we Yanks here in the U.S. Can’t wait ‘til your next podcast! Links in this Episode PingPod #43 Grip Changes Between Backhand and Forehand From Garage to Club…

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Show #358 - World Championships Recap 36:07

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The World Championships are over! We discuss the interesting results and as always, answer your table tennis questions. Enjoy the show! Stiga Octagon Blade Jasper - I heard stiga created a new blade which the hitting surface looks like an octagon. What do you think of this? Any advantages or disadvantages of using this blade? Long Pimples for Defensive Players Kenneth - Why do defensive players use long pimples rubber for their backhand? Is it easier to control the ball when doing a backhand chop? I tried using short pimples rubber to do a backhand chop but find it also quite difficult to control the placement of the ball. Normally I use inverted rubbers on both sides. Forehand Counterhit Spinny - I have a fairly consistent, fast counterhit; but I finish past my left eyebrow. If I stop near my left eyebrow, the ball rarely goes over the net; it just makes the stroke vertical, without much forward motion. I don't finish much past my left eyebrow, but it might become a problem at higher levels. I try to stop by my left eyebrow but the stroke doesn't work as well as it does when I stop past my eyebrow. How might I fix this, and what might be wrong? Playing Against Odd Rubber Mehul - How to play against medium pips, particularly Dr. Neubauer killer and super anti butterfly. My daughter is state level player. We are from Baroda, Gujarat, India. She doesn't have much practice against odd rubber. She repeatedly lost against players with odd rubber. So i want to give pratice with odd rubber. I will play with her with odd rubber. So please guide her how to play against both rubber. Links in this Episode Forehand Counterhit…

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Show #357 - We're back and the World Championships are on! 43:52

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It's been a long time since our last episode of the ask the coach show and we are super excited to be back and talking about table tennis. The World Championships are currently in action and hopefully things are starting to get back to normal, whatever that means. As always, we answer your table tennis questions. I hope you enjoy the show. WTT Camera Angle Eugene - Hi alois, it's been a super long time since I last ask a question. How have you been doing? I hope your doing well especially in this pandemic. My question for today is, what are your thoughts on the new side angle introduced by WTT? I personally love it very much as I can see the players' strokes and techniques so much clearer right now. However a lot of people hate it and are complaining about it. Do you think that this a bad or good for the sport in general? Samsonov Factors of Longevity Bob - Hi there, I am impressed by the longevity and playing style of Vladamir Samsonov. I am an older guy and appreciate his relaxed approach and maintaining his body (few injuries) and do you think his playing style contibutes to that? I will never be as good as he is of course, but if I wanted to model my game on his, how would I go about that? Any suggestions? What to do with a high backspin ball Manfred - I have a recurring problem with my forehand. My opponents often misread my service and in return I get a high ball with more or less backspin at the middle of the table. When I attack I often topspin or smash it straight into the net. I still haven´t found a solution so I´d be grateful for an advice. Movement of Hand vs Feet Sonia - I have a habit of staying at one place and whenever the ball is far my natural reflex is that my hand stretches and my legs do not move. I want to get rid of this habit. I practice some movement at home but my practice doesn't seem to work in front of the table. When the ball comes to my backhand counter hit movement does not come naturally. I just stretch my hand towards the ball and the ball goes straight into the net or outside the table. How can I get rid of this habit. Links in this Episode Building Blocks of Table Tennis World Table Tennis Championships Results…

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Show #356 - What Do Typists and Table Tennis Players Have in Common? 35:33

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Jeff loves an analogy, and I'll let you be the judge of whether his one about typists is good or not. Either way I think you'll enjoy the show! Tournament Preparation Jasper - I have a school tournament that's coming up in 3 weeks time. Any suggestions on how to prepare for it or with any other tournament? My Backhand Always Goes Into the Net Mufasa - Hello PingSkills team. It's a pleasure to be talking with you. I always watch your videos. In social media (mostly on YouTube) and I'm getting difficulties making the backhand. My backhand is nowhere controllable. It's mostly under the net! When I try to aim at the end of the table. It sometimes jumps and flies. And also I can't do backhand in a normal match because I need it on a very specific high. And even I might get it and sometimes not. Which is very disappointing! Topspinning Long Pushes Kenneth - When I watch Youtube videos of top players, whenever there is a long but low ball with slight underspin, usually a push or serve, the player will try to execute a topspin attacking stroke on the ball. However, when I try this, it usually ends in the net. Should I continue to attempt this stroke, or just push the ball back, which is a safer stroke, but not really initiating any attacking rallies for me. Is there a progression to practice getting to how the top players get into the rallies by attacking the long pushes consistently? Is it just practice? Thanks. About the Premium Membership Ardak - I want to try premium membership for a month (maybe next month). I have some questions. 1) Do you analyze only strokes? I mean will you also watch a part of a game and give advices how to win a certain opponent? and say which mistakes am I doing vs a certain opponent? 2) Will you send analysis only in a PDF format? Won't you send videos? For example to say "you are doing THIS wrong movement, you are not doing THIS important movement" 3) How many videos can I send for analyze in a month? Thank you. Links in this Episode Ovtcharov's New Backhand Serve in Final Ovtcharov Serve Tutorial - for premium members 52 Week Training Plan - some free videos but mostly for premium members Backhand Counterhit Tutorial Forehand Topspin off Backspin Tutorial…

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Show #355 - Jeff's Rant 44:08

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If you manage to listen until the end of the show then I wish to apologise now for Jeff's rant! Otherwise I believe it was a good show where as usual we answered some interesting table tennis questions, gave you our tip of the week, and even threw in a few funny jokes. 2 Sided Penhold Andy - Hi coach, at the professional level, why aren't there many 2-sided penhold players winning major tournaments i.e. world cup, olympics? Are there any inherent deficiencies to playing with a 2-sided penhold style? Non Hitting Arm I play right handed. Would the swinging/use of my left arm up help with greater rotational torque? I see some players (video) swing/move their non-hitting arm along with hitting the ball. Does Cold Weather Destroy My Rubbers? Kevin - I usually play at room temperature. I currently don’t have a table tennis table available (due to the pandemic) so I built one (why not?). I currently have no room inside the garage, so the only option for me is to play in a fairly large shed with lots of space. I live in northern Sweden, where the winters are cold, latley it has been -10 degrees c (14 degrees f), so I'm wondering if it is safe to play in cold weather without destroying my rubbers. Find Tutorial Sessions on PingSkills Harold - When you tell us to watch something from previous tutorials, such as session 6, how can we find it? Links in this Episode Pendulum Serve - for premium members The First Step to a Great Pendulum Serve Advanced Forehand Topspin Tutorial…

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Show #354 - How Old is the Two Colour Rule? 42:51

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In this show we discuss lots of interesting table tennis questions from our listeners, and we ponder how long has the two colour rule been in place. I hope you enjoy the show! Penhold and Shakehand Vibeeshan - I'm a modern penholder but everyone says it is an old style. Is it still a viable grip to reach a high level? Do you think I can switch between penhold and shakehand? Service Rule Regarding Showing Your Bat Andy - When preparing for a serve, does the server have to show the blade in view (above table) of the opponent? Backhand in a Match Ardak - Last 2 weeks I am training with a club-mate who is in the same level as me. I mean in mini tournaments sometimes he wins, sometimes I win. In this 2 weeks my BH topspin is improved very much. I started to win some players which I was losing before. But my sparring partner doesn't see any improvement in his game. He used to play only with FH side of the blade. He always chops. If the ball is higher then he smashes very consistently. Recently he beat a pro girl who is ranked 31 in our country. But he never plays with BH side. Instead he uses footwork. He practiced BH topspin with me, but he says he still can't use it in the game. He started to think that the training (with me) is meaningless, not useful. What do you suggest? Stance for Tall Players Kenneth - I have heard advice that for tall players, we should open our feet wider apart to stay lower to the table. Would this compromise the ability to do shuffle steps quickly? Also, will this make crossover steps more difficult to retrieve wide balls? Thanks. Links in this Episode Playing as a Tall Player…

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Show #353 - Are J-Pen Players Disappearing? 33:53

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Are J-Pen players disappearing? We answer this and more in today's ask the coach show. Jeff tells a joke that he finds amusing and Alois provides us with a tip of the week that many people may not have thought about. Enjoy the show! Training 4-5 Year Old Kids Vinod - Firstly thank you for bringing an excellent training portal for table tennis. It is useful to train my 9 year old daughter and for myself to enhance my skills. Can I request you to provide few basic videos how to start training my 4 year old son. Just to get feeling of ball. Staying Down Andy - Are there any exercises or contraption that help me staying down until the point is over? Sweat on Ball During Rally A player mishits the ball because of sweat present on the ball and claims a Let. Should the Umpire call a Let or award a point to the opponent because it was noticed after the rally? J-Pen Limitations Why is j-pen never used anymore in this modern era of table tennis? Links in this Episode Training 101 Video Tutorials Who Am I - Episode 3…

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Show #352 - Play Different Players 33:53

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In this episode we discuss the benefits of playing against a wide range of styles to help improve your table tennis. We also tell a few jokes, answer your questions, run the who am I competition, and read out some OMG facts! Having Table Tennis After School Jasper - I was wondering does long hours of school sort of affect how you play table tennis? On Tuesday, school timing is around 8am to 3pm and then I have table tennis sessions in school from 3pm to 6:30pm. I noticed I normally miss a lot, I tend to rush my shots, I lose more points, I get frustrated very easily and I tried a lot of things to fix it but nothing works. On Friday, school timing is around 8 to 12:30am. And my training starts from 1pm to 3pm and I noticed that I would always do better on Fridays compared with Tuesdays. Most of my shots go in, I win much more points than usual, I am very calm, I get the timing of my shots right. On Sundays, I don't have school so I start training at 10:30 to 1:30. And this is where my shots are most consistent. Very clear mind, very relaxed and my highest quality table tennis. Topspin Serves Ryan - What is the best way to return a top-spin serve against your opponent? Playing When the Ball is on Elbow Ryan - How to play against a fast backspin, similar to Chop Smash, comes at your elbow? I have been a lot of point as it cannot be pushed neither can be looped. Any solution? Is blocking a Bad Shot Ryan - Recently at our club, our coach was criticizing that Block in a Rally is really bad because it gives a no spin ball which the opponent can accelerate. But, when the ball is fast, blocking with precision had won points for me. As you said, keeping a track of the ball and changing your wrist can be lethal to give an upper hand in the rally if the opponent hits hard. So, I guess it is good but with precision. Links in this Episode Attacking Plain Topspin Serves Tutorial…

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Show #351 - How To Improve Your Serves 36:38

منذ 5 years36:38

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In this episode we answer some great questions, talk about the importance of a pre-point routine, and throw in a few jokes! About Defensive Mode Ardak - If only some of my topspins fails then I continue to play in an offensive mode. I noticed that if my 3-4 topspins in a row fail (go off the table, to the net) then I start to play in a defensive mode. Although I choose only good moments to do topspin. Especially vs players with pimples. I start to play only with chops like old days (10 years ago) when I didn't know what is topspin. Against some players this strategy worked good. But sometimes I lose badly even to those I usually win. Is it a bad habit? What do you suggest? Proper Progression To Get Better With Serving John - Thanks for answering my previous question about bats. I wound up getting a Yinhe Earth 3 with Palio Hadou rubber and its working out nicely so far. I have a question regarding how to get better at serves from a progression standpoint. I have been working on my pendulum serve and have started to feel pretty good with the basic sidespin with a bit of underspin. I can do an underspin only - but I whiff more than I should and I think Im starting to hit the topspin sidespin occasionally but since Im basically a basement player Im not 100% sure what Im doing wrong and haven't had any lessons - so Im trying to teach myself from YouTube videos (I do aspire to someday join the local club when Im better and won't be embarrassed). I have a decent backhand serve and am working on topspin sidespin and backspin sidespin. I have goofed around with the tomahawk and reverse pendulum for fun - but Im not ready yet. Anyways - my question is, is there a proper progression to get better on serving. I practice fairly often since I can do this by myself. Should I master one thing first - say pendulum sidespin working on spin then placement? or is it good to spend a bit on all the variations of pendulum service. Just looking for some guidance. Thanks! Hitting the Ball With Racket Not Held Yuva - In a situation where I'm in the left corner my opponent hit a smash on to the right of the table where I clearly cannot reach it, so I tossed the racket onto right of the table so that it hit the ball and ball returned to the opponents table and he left it!!! So finally is it my point or my opponent's point? Can the Ball Hit the Net Twice? Hare - Can you hit the net with the ball twice e.g the ball hits the net clamp and hits the net and goes to the opponent's side what happens after? Links in this Episode The Most Important Skill in Table Tennis Rolling the Ball from One Side to the Other Pre-Point Routine: Tournament Preparation Training Plans - for premium members Sports Psychology Tutorials Alois vs Italy - watch for the fist bump Rules Videos…

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Show #350 - Happy New Year Jokeathon 44:47

منذ 5 years44:47

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You are in for a treat with some tremendous jokes this episode! Plus we answer your table tennis questions on returning serves, being smooth, and encouraging people to take up the sport. Alois also has a great tip on choosing equipment. Enjoy the show! How to Receive Short Low Spinny Topspin Serves Ardak - How to receive short, very low and spinny serve which bounces to my forehand side and very close to the net? Encouraging People to Join Table Tennis Jasper - In 2 days time there will be a CCA Open House where the secondary 1 students can check out any CCA. How can I get more people to join table tennis? Choice of Backhand or Forehand on Short Game Musaab - I watch a lot of videos and I know for sure after applying that to my own game, there is a preferred blade side to serve return depending on the incoming serve. A popular example is the forehand short push return to the regular pendulum serve. Even when it is side/topspin that return will make the ball go a little high but there is still vicious underspin on it that some opponents put it directly into the net. No coach ever told me that and I can't find anything about it on the web either, just pattern recognition while watching pros videos. I wonder whats your input on this , I even feel there is more layers to it, I'm talking about the third,fourth and fifth ball on the short-to-short game that there is a preferred side (forehand or backhand) return. N.B. In all this I'm assuming two right-handed players and balls are on the middle of the table Smooth Players Bob - I would like your recommendations (if you would) of table tennis players (even old school) who play smooth and relaxed. I am trying to go the long distance in this game and am developing a game with less stress on the body. Oh Sang Eun is one that I have been watching lately. Samsanov has been around. Any others for me to emulate? Also any drills or recommendations on playing more smooth and relaxed? Thanks. Links in this Episode Returning Short Topspin Serves - for premium members Investigating the Relative Age Effect Choosing a Table Tennis Bat…

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Show #349 - SPIN: Tips and tactics to win at table tennis 50:35

منذ 5 years50:35

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Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Tom Lodziak about his new book "SPIN: Tips and tactics to win at table tennis". You can win a free copy of his book by watching the video and answering the question we pose! In the interview Tom discusses his journey into table tennis and how it helps him now as a coach. Tom believes that age is no barrier to improvement and with work and effort most people can improve. His experience helps him relate to adults who have started to take the sport more seriously and wish to become better. You can find out more about Tom by visiting his website and here is a link to more information about his exciting new book . For your chance to win a free copy of Tom's new book you can enter our competition .…

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Show #348 - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 24:00

منذ 5 years24:00

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Thank you to everyone for your support of the podcast in 2020. In this episode we announce the winner of our first ever "Who am I" segment and answer a couple of table tennis questions. We also have two fun OMG facts relating to the holiday season. It's been an incredibly tough year for many people around the World and we hope 2021 will be the year the pandemic is brought under control. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Shoulder Pain Loren - I am 46 years old and having a hard time keeping up with the younger guys. My biggest problem is my shoulder pain. Is there any exercises I can do to strengthen my muscles? Am I using bad form? I don’t want to quit. I love the game so much. Thanks for the videos. Chop Block Against Topspin Garth - Is it worth pursuing a chop block? I seem to have invented a new shot that appears to me to be effective, but my robot can't tell me if it is! Links in this Episode Long Pimple Chop Block…

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