We intuitively know that we need to practice to get better. This is true for table tennis or any skill that you want to learn. But why does practicing even work? What is going on inside you when you’re learning something new? Let’s …
The way that you talk to yourself during a match can have a massive impact on how you perform. Lots of players talk to themselves very negatively during matches and practice, this puts extra pressure on yourself and reinforces negative emotions and outcomes …
Failure in sport and life is inevitable. It is how we respond to failure that will eventually determine our success. Making the most out of a setback is the key to achieving more and continuously improving. Players of all abilities can improve by …
How to avoid “choking” It is 10-10 in the final set, of the final match, of the biggest tournament of the year. Player 1 steps up to the table, throws the ball up to serve and it ends up in the net. Player …
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 …