Guides

This is the section where I provide advice and guidance on a range of different table tennis subject matter.

table tennis player blowing on paddle

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft ‎I see it all the time when I’m watching the pros play. The camera zooms in on a player

table tennis player breathing and wiping rubbers

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft ‎Table tennis players do all sorts of things that may seem strange to someone who is not involved in

spin reversal in table tennis

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft Spin reversal is a topic I see quite a lot of players get confused about, so in this brief

signature table tennis shot ding ning

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft Ever wondered what table tennis player’s shots stand above the rest as the most iconic? Well, you need wonder

footwork in table tennis

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft 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

exepedite system in table tennis

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft The expedite system is a rule designed to prevent games from lasting too long. It was initially brought in

left handed table tennis player advantage

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft Having studied world table tennis rankings dating back to 1990, it is clear that lefties have an advantage over

table tennis lessons

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft ‎While obtaining one-to-one table tennis coaching is the quickest way to improve, it’s damn expensive! But fear not, you

elderly table tennis player

Last Updated on July 10, 2024 by Alex Horscroft Getting old is no fun, but it is not the be-all and end-all when it comes to table tennis.

twiddling racket

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft Have you ever seen a player rotating their paddle in their hand mid-point? If you haven’t, it’s only a