Learn to read your opponents movement and exploit space on the table Being aware of your opponents position on the table and placing the ball accordingly can be key to success in match play. In this example you can see in the slow …
On most occasions’ players see a long push as a more defensive shot or a last resort when a strong flick or short touch isn’t possible, but this is not the case if your pushing with purpose! In the modern game many players …
In this article we’ve come up with 3 of the most common mistakes that players make which can hold back improvement and stop you maximizing your potential, so let’s get stuck into what they are: 1) Holding the bat too tight This …
Just under 2 weeks ago we launched our exciting competition give away for 5 free lifetime memberships to the TableTennisDaily Academy! To enter and be in with a chance of winning a membership users simply had to guess what they thought the score …
Staying low is the foundation for everything you will do on the table, it gives you the base for solid movement, shot production and maintaining balance. One of our recent videos looked at this topic and what differences it could make to you …
One of our latest videos on the Academy looks at how to increase your attacking options by being more prepared for serves that drift long. I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase “attack is the best form of defence” well in table tennis this is a …
Most table tennis players are all too familiar with the difficulty of the mental side of competitions and match play, using the power of the mind is crucial to improve at all ages and levels. Mental toughness is often what separates players of …
Your stance, feet and body position are crucial foundations to developing and improving your game. We can’t emphasis enough how important this aspect is when it comes to cutting out mistakes and becoming more consistent. So we’ll discuss 2 key tips and exactly how you should be setting …
The backhand open up is a shot in general that most players find harder to grasp than the forehand side, but mastering it enables players to have a more balanced attacking game and will allow you to confidently initiate a positive attack from …
Many players who we’ve coached often say they find it difficult in match situations to strike a balance between being too negative and simply keeping the ball on the table or going for too many risky shots and making more mistakes. If this …
If you want to win those tight games and beat your closest rivals there is one area of the game that you simply can’t afford to neglect, the short game! The short touch and the return of serve might not be the most …
The backhand flick has developed over the last few years into a vital element for any modern attacking player, It enables players to initiate the attack early in the rally without taking unnecessary risks. You’ll see many of the world’s best payers using …