Guides

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

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

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

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

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

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

Last Updated on April 24, 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.

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

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft Crikey that’s a high toss! What’s that player’s deal? Why is he serving like that? I thought the same

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft I wouldn’t say cheating in table tennis is a massive issue, but there’s no denying that many players are

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Alex Horscroft I was lucky enough to always have a keen training partner around me as I progressed from a novice