Importance Of Wrist Action & Contact

In this video Kamal shows the importance of the wrist action and the contact on the ball during a forehand topspin. He analyses Tom’s forehand and speaks to him about how he can utilize the wrist better and how this will help him …

How To Warm Up Like A Pro

In this video Kamal walks us through his typical warm up before a training session or match. He explains why a good warm up is needed and how it can improve performance but also help you avoid and reduce the chance of injuries …

Dealing With Pressure

Pressure is something that all table tennis players will have faced at one time or another. Perhaps in a league match where you need to win to get a result or in a tournament against a big rival to stay in the event. …

Mental Preparation

The mental side of the game and preparing for matches is one we often hear from players they find hard or lets them down. So we wanted to hear from Kamal, someone who has won matches and events at the highest level, how …

Kamal’s Serving Secrets

It’s no secret that serves are one of the most important parts of the sport at all levels. But getting serving insights and tips from a professional player who has been on the circuit for over 20 years and who is a 10 …

Dominating The Short Game

A lot of what makes Kamal Achanta such a good player is the way he is able to dominate the short game with high quality touch play around the net. By doing this he is able to maximise the amount of times he …

How To Forehand Counter

The next element of this course looks at another area which has become a vital shot for players to be comfortable with if you want to progress your game. The forehand counter topspin is used to counter the opponent’s attack and play a …

The Active Backhand Block

The backhand side has become much more important in table tennis over recent years and is now a vital element for having a balanced game. Although the main strength of kamal’s game is his forehand it’s not always possible to attack first and …

The Half Long Forehand

A half long forehand is more advanced than a standard open up and is played when the ball is only just drifting long off the end of the table to be attacked. Kamal has a lethal half long forehand topspin which he uses …

The Forehand Topspin Against Backspin

Being able to open up strongly with your forehand against backspin is an important shot through all levels of the game. Kamal is able to create incredible amounts of spin and power on his forehand open up and it has been a key …

Forehand Topspin Training Drills

In this video Kamal talks through and demonstrates 2 key training drills to help work on and improve your forehand technique and key points he has spoken about in the previous forehand topspin video. These drills are not complex but when done correctly …

The Forehand Topspin

A strong forehand topspin is still a vital shot in the modern game for every successful table tennis player. Kamal is well known for his deadly power, spin and precision on his forehand which is incredibly effective and wins many points outright. He …