There are four types of table tennis footwork: side-to-side, in-and-out, crossover, and one-step. Side-to-side is the most common and involves short and quick shuffling steps to quickly move to the left or right. To move well, you must have a wide stance, bend at the knees, and lean forward on the balls of your feet. […]
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The expedite system is a rule designed to prevent games from lasting too long. It was initially brought in when the game was much slower, back then long matches were a problem. However, as the modern game is much faster, the expedite system is rarely used. So much so that many people don’t even know
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You step up to the table to begin your knock for the match. What style are they going to have? Looper? Short pips? Hang on a minute… they’re holding their paddle in their left hand! Looks like you’re up against a lefty! The horror! If there’s one style that’s universally hated by all, it’s left-handed
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Having studied world table tennis rankings dating back to 1990, it is clear that lefties have an advantage over right-handed players. While approximately just 10% of the population is left-handed, they account for 24% of players in the top 10. Reasons for this overrepresentation include superior match-up experience against right-handers and better tactics. But even
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Wang Chuqin is one of the strongest table tennis players today, he currently sits second in the world rankings. Being born at the beginning of the century, he is very young and has not yet peaked, so it’s rather exciting to ponder what he might achieve later in his career. In this post, you will
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Having analyzed all of Butterfly’s table tennis tables on the market in 2024, I feel that the Aspire 25 is the best Butterfly ping pong table overall. While pricey, it is considerably cheaper than the other Professional line of tables they offer, and it is more than adequate for high-level play. Yet there are many
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So you want to buy a ping pong table huh? You’ve come to the right place. As an experienced table tennis player I’ve played on hundreds of different table tennis tables, and I know just what to look out for when buying one. In this table tennis table buying guide, you’ll find absolutely everything you
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While obtaining one-to-one table tennis coaching is the quickest way to improve, it’s damn expensive! But fear not, you don’t need to go that route. There are many excellent FREE table tennis resources online to take advantage of. In no particular order, here are my favorite places for table tennis lessons: The 13 Best Free
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What Is a Backhand Loop in Table Tennis? A backhand loop is one of the most versatile attacking shots in table tennis. It produces heavy topspin and uses a lot of wrist action. While it is not quite as popular as the forehand loop it is still very useful in its own right. It builds
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What Is a Forehand Loop in Table Tennis? The forehand loop is the most popular shot in table tennis. It is a fast and spinny attacking shot with a lot of versatility. You can play a forehand loop close to the table or very far from the table to great effect. This differs from other
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