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Want some fun table tennis facts? You’ve come to the right place! Here, I have compiled 25, many of which you likely don’t know about.  1. The origin of table tennis dates back to the 1890s. It was created by David Foster as an indoor version of lawn tennis for winter when conditions prevented play. […]

Everyone seems to have an opinion on when table tennis players peak, however, few back it up with real figures. So that’s what I’m here to do today! By looking at the top players in the world currently, and in the past, I’ll shed light on what age players typically perform their best.  Peak Table

Struggling with your non-existent backhand when playing penhold? You’ve come to the right place! Reverse penhold backhand (RPB) will solve your woes. It involves striking the ball with both sides of the paddle, removing the need to use your forehand rubber on the backhand side.  The Rise and Fall of the Traditional Penhold Grip Forget

Everyone wants to serve like a pro in ping pong. What’s not to like? Winning all the points on your serve means you’re already halfway to winning!  Yet getting to that level isn’t so easy. Fortunately, for most of you, there really is no need. Simply having a few high-quality serves will win you most

There are many methods listed online explaining how to clean your ping pong paddle, yet it’s clear some are written by people who don’t really play table tennis. I’ve been playing for over a decade, so I guess you could call me an expert on the topic. Below I discuss the five main ways to

While I think table tennis is the best game in the world, I’d be lying if I said there weren’t times when I got a little bored. Namely at the end of a session after tedious drills. That’s why every now and again I’ll throw in a fun table tennis mini-game to spark my interest.

Premium products always spawn fakes, and it’s no different in table tennis. While most brands are safe from copycat products, the likes of Butterfly and DHS are not so lucky, with a plethora of fakes floating around. Nobody wants to fool for a fake, but many unfortunately do. It’s my goal to arm you with

Spin and ping pong go hand in hand. In fact, I don’t know of any other sport where spin is as important. By understanding spin and having a good command of it, you elevate your ceiling as a player. Yet becoming a spin wizard isn’t something that happens overnight — it’s a gradual process. After

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

‎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