We’ve all heard it. How could you not? Players screaming “cho” and “cho-le” after winning a point. It’s simply become one of those accepted things in table tennis, but what purpose does it serve, and word do these phrases actually mean? Today I’m here to scratch that curious itch and answer why table tennis players […]
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What Is a Ping Pong Table Top? A ping pong table top or conversion top enables you to play table tennis on a pool table. In fact, it’s more than that. While advertised mainly for pool tables, they are more like universal convertible ping pong tables as you can use them on any similar surface.
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Truls Moregard is a young Swedish player that has quickly risen through the ranks to place himself 4th in the world. While much of this is due to the current ranking system which places more emphasis on activity rather than the quality of wins, it is nonetheless very impressive. At face value, Moregard seems like
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Have money to burn and want to set yourself apart from the average ping pong table owner? Lucky you! Luxury ping pong tables are super expensive, and I for one will never be able to afford one. But for those of you who can, let’s dive into the world of designer ping pong tables to
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While it’s tempting to dive straight into learning table tennis techniques you should first consider the various ping pong paddle holds. This is because each ping pong grip has its benefits and disadvantages, and whichever one you choose will shape what kind of player you will be. You will also find that if you don’t
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What Is Edge Tape in table tennis? Edge tape is a specialized type of table tennis tape that you adhere to the edge of your racket for protection. It comes in many different styles and it’s fairly cheap. You buy edge tape in reels of varying lengths much like any other kind of tape. Reasons
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Table tennis rubbers experience wear over time which causes their performance to decline. For this reason, you need to change your table tennis rubbers every so often. Otherwise, you could find your performance on the table take a nose-dove. Signs Your Rubbers Need Changing There are a few tell-tale signs when your inverted rubbers need
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What Is a Backhand Push in Table Tennis? The backhand push is your main form of dense against backspin shots. It is a basic stroke, and many players find it easier to learn than the forehand push. This is partly because you strike the ball in front of you as opposed to the side. While
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What Is a Forehand Push in Table Tennis? The forehand push is your fundamental defensive stroke against backspin. Whenever you’re faced with a backspin ball, you either have to counteract the backspin with topspin or play a push. The latter is the easiest of the two by far. For many, pushes may seem boring or
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What Is a Forehand Smash in Table Tennis? In table tennis the forehand smash is your most powerful offensive shot against high balls. It is a fast and long stroke that you hit with the intention of winning a rally. Far superior to the backhand smash, the forehand smash has more control and is way
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