Like lefties, penholders can be a little intimidating to play against. With their spinny serves and powerful forehand, they are particularly strong on their service. Yet you need not place penholders on such a pedestal. The shakehand grip is far more well-rounded, and penholders have simple flaws that you can exploit. Join me as I […]
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The table tennis ready position is the optimal position to stand as you prepare to return a serve. To adopt the ready position, stand with: But that’s just a broad overview of the position. I will now go into detail as to why each of these requirements is important. I’ll also discuss some common mistakes
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Lin Gaoyuan is a talented Chinese table tennis player who has been ranked in the top 15 since 2017. While he’s capable of beating any player in the world, Lin lacks major wins at the senior level. In this article, I discuss all of the key info about Lin Gaoyuan. You will learn what equipment
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I see all sorts of mistakes in table tennis such as poor grips, not warming up, and terrible footwork. But it’s okay to commit these table tennis sins, that is, provided you acknowledge them and seek to make changes. These are 15 of the most common mistakes in table tennis that you might be guilty
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I see it all the time when I’m watching the pros play. The camera zooms in on a player preparing to serve or receive and you witness said player blowing on their paddle or the ball. While this does seem like a strange thing to do, there’s a reason so many players do it. 1.
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Table tennis players do all sorts of things that may seem strange to someone who is not involved in the sport, and breathing on their rubbers is right up there as one of the weirdest. Yet, it has a purpose. I should know after all, as I breathe on my rubbers more than anyone I
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Spin reversal is a topic I see quite a lot of players get confused about, so in this brief post, I’m hoping to clear up what it means. First things first, we have to understand how spin works. How Spin Works Rubbers with sufficient grip will produce standard spin (inverted rubbers). This is because they
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Do you hear that wooden knocking sound your opponent’s paddle makes? Take a closer look at the rubbers, there may just be a long pips sheet in the mix! To many players, this will instill panic. Long pips are so unpredictable! I never know what spin is on the ball! But do not fret. This
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Do you see that? That’s the sight of your fellow teammates quaking in fear. They’ve seen your opponents starting to knock up and something’s up with one of the players. You take a closer look. He hits a push, and the ball has… topspin?! Oh no. He’s got anti. You’re all doomed. Sound familiar? That’s
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Ever wondered what table tennis player’s shots stand above the rest as the most iconic? Well, you need wonder no longer! Here are the top 11 signature shots from pro players: 1. Jan-Ove Waldner No-Look Shot 😎 2. Xu Xin’s Sidespin ↩️ 3. Ma Lin’s All or Nothing Forehand Loop 💪🏻 4. Zhang Jike’s Backhand
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