What are the critical factors that make the Chinese better?

Without the Chinese players at the Qatar Open, can Ovtcharov win?

Abdul: What did you parents say about playing Table Tennis?

Brock: How was your feeling after your first loss in a tournament? Did you became more nervous for other matches or did it get better?

Anthony: When receiving serve, my opponent says that I can not move to step around or anything until the ball has left the racket. Is this true? Thanks.

Malke: It was 10:9 for my opponent and he served the ball. He pretended to serve backspin service so I tried to push it back. The problem was the ball was so wet that it immediately fell down. Can I make the ball wet to manipulate the surface?

Marcus: It was my turn to take the U13 team to their match. The doubles was 2:0 start but the boys just did not realise how the opponents corrected their game and adjusted. They lost the following 3 sets. I did not take any timeouts. Should I have?

Andre: When playing forehand topspin, do you have the same angle for the bat when you focus on both spin and power? or when playing power close the bat and go more horizontal with my arm and forehand and spin more open and have a vertical stroke?

Brock: This question is to Alois: Do you think your 1990's hairstyle can comeback again? ; )

PingPod #31 - Chinese Domination

PingPod #36 - Giving Advice During a Match

Forehand Topspin

Advanced Forehand Topspin

Slow Spinny Topspin

In how many countries is Table Tennis played?

What are the critical factors that make the Chinese better?

Matt:  I get nervous during matches. My arm feels very nervous , as if it's almost shaking. This doesn't help my shots as they start to miss. I am an attacker. But sometimes I am too sacred to attack. How can I stop these problems?

Dieter: Last session our coach taught us the mental device of discharge-relax-recharge between every two points. I was focussing less on tactical plan. It was hard completing this routine against players who served immediately. Is it worth developing this?

NickyT: I am a beginner and I am trying to learn how to return side spin serves. What tips can you give me?

Christopher: I have recently started a small table tennis club (4 tables). What are some good ways to attract people to the club? Any other nuggets of wisdom to help with the initial phase?

Dakota: Do you think there is a limit to how far reading and watching videos can take you? I have put in countless hours of reading up on the many aspects of the game and watching videos.

Thomas: I am 52 years old and a beginner ((obviously a very rare  and unusual species :-)  ): According to your experience...what is the MINIMUM thickness of sponge of Mark V that you would recommend to learn with?

Sports Psychology Videos

Developing a Pre-Point Routine

Receiving Secrets Videos

Choosing a Table Tennis Bat

In how many countries is Table Tennis played?

What are the critical factors that make the Chinese better?

Matt:  I get nervous during matches. My arm feels very nervous , as if it's almost shaking. This doesn't help my shots as they start to miss. I am an attacker. But sometimes I am too sacred to attack. How can I stop these problems?

Dieter: Last session our coach taught us the mental device of discharge-relax-recharge between every two points. I was focussing less on tactical plan. It was hard completing this routine against players who served immediately. Is it worth developing this?

NickyT: I am a beginner and I am trying to learn how to return side spin serves. What tips can you give me?

Christopher: I have recently started a small table tennis club (4 tables). What are some good ways to attract people to the club? Any other nuggets of wisdom to help with the initial phase?

Dakota: Do you think there is a limit to how far reading and watching videos can take you? I have put in countless hours of reading up on the many aspects of the game and watching videos.

Thomas: I am 52 years old and a beginner ((obviously a very rare  and unusual species :-)  ): According to your experience...what is the MINIMUM thickness of sponge of Mark V that you would recommend to learn with?

Sports Psychology Videos

Developing a Pre-Point Routine

Receiving Secrets Videos

Choosing a Table Tennis Bat

Have you played in a tournament?  If so what were your experiences at your first tournament?

In how many countries is Table Tennis played?

Dieter: I’m following the Chinese trials and none of them were chole-ing ever. Have the Chinese eradicated this altogether or only in trials? Fan zendong used to cho after each point. Ma long would wipe the table. They’re doing nothing of the kind.

Brock: Hey Pingskills! I practise harder than I have ever done before and I improves really much now. I played with the tall guy yesterday in he won with 21-12 so I'm pretty close ;) I've now noticed that he starts loop both fast long to the FD and BD area

Zhang: How do you attack a ball that is over the table during a rally (not the first five balls)? My opponents blocks it back with backspin so it is over the table.

Yazid: Hi Alois . What is the best way to serve. Power serve or slow serve?

Brock: What is your best bat you recommend on your website?

Abhiroop: I have seen many international right handed players like ma long stand extreme left or even the corner of the board taking a stance to return serves. Is it to open their dominant forehand? Why do they stay so low while receiving?

Have you played in a tournament?  If so what were your experiences at your first tournament?

In how many countries is Table Tennis played?

Dieter: I’m following the Chinese trials and none of them were chole-ing ever. Have the Chinese eradicated this altogether or only in trials? Fan zendong used to cho after each point. Ma long would wipe the table. They’re doing nothing of the kind.

Brock: Hey Pingskills! I practise harder than I have ever done before and I improves really much now. I played with the tall guy yesterday in he won with 21-12 so I'm pretty close ;) I've now noticed that he starts loop both fast long to the FD and BD area

Zhang: How do you attack a ball that is over the table during a rally (not the first five balls)? My opponents blocks it back with backspin so it is over the table.

Yazid: Hi Alois . What is the best way to serve. Power serve or slow serve?

Brock: What is your best bat you recommend on your website?

Abhiroop: I have seen many international right handed players like ma long stand extreme left or even the corner of the board taking a stance to return serves. Is it to open their dominant forehand? Why do they stay so low while receiving?

Where will Portugal be ranked at the end of 2015?

Have you played in a tournament?  If so what were your experiences at your first tournament?

How do you do the spiniest serve so people cant return the ball on the table? Abdul

How can I block a low heavy backspin, would a backhand push be good or have you any other ideas? Brock

Which table tennis brand do you think is the best?

How do you practice to not miss shots in sessions an how to lower your fear when playing in tournaments and how to play backhands like the pros? Abdul

Tam: Hi Alois, I'm left handed and I'm having trouble with hitting wide shots is there a way I could improve this?

Ilia: I use the pendulum and the reverse pendulum services in my play. I'm also a very forehand oriented player. My rivals often return my services with backspin to my backhand to force me to pivot. How can I "enforce" the service return to my forehand? 

Abdullah: Is there a certain technique to multiball? My brother and I have tried it, but it ends up making a very awkward arc could you help us?

Dakota: I have been thinking of looking for more control in my game. Should I simply drop my thickness from MAX down to maybe 1.8 and keep using Vega Pro or try a different slower rubber that has better control, but use MAX to retain spin? 

How can i improve my table tennis reflexes?

Serving Secrets

Backhand Push

Forehand Topspin against Backspin

Choosing a Table Tennis Bat

Consistency Chart

Basic Stance

Footwork Basics

Multiball Lessons

Where will Portugal be ranked at the end of 2015?

Have you played in a tournament?  If so what were your experiences at your first tournament?

How do you do the spiniest serve so people cant return the ball on the table? Abdul

How can I block a low heavy backspin, would a backhand push be good or have you any other ideas? Brock

Which table tennis brand do you think is the best?

How do you practice to not miss shots in sessions an how to lower your fear when playing in tournaments and how to play backhands like the pros? Abdul

Tam: Hi Alois, I'm left handed and I'm having trouble with hitting wide shots is there a way I could improve this?

Ilia: I use the pendulum and the reverse pendulum services in my play. I'm also a very forehand oriented player. My rivals often return my services with backspin to my backhand to force me to pivot. How can I "enforce" the service return to my forehand? 

Abdullah: Is there a certain technique to multiball? My brother and I have tried it, but it ends up making a very awkward arc could you help us?

Dakota: I have been thinking of looking for more control in my game. Should I simply drop my thickness from MAX down to maybe 1.8 and keep using Vega Pro or try a different slower rubber that has better control, but use MAX to retain spin? 

How can i improve my table tennis reflexes?

Serving Secrets

Backhand Push

Forehand Topspin against Backspin

Choosing a Table Tennis Bat

Consistency Chart

Basic Stance

Footwork Basics

Multiball Lessons

Has the backhand become more important over the last 10 years?

How does Ma Long get so much power from his backhand? Abdul

How do you do the fastest legal serve? Abdul

Where will Portugal be ranked at the end of 2015? 1 CHINA 2 GERMANY 3 JAPAN 4 KOREA REPUBLIC 5 PORTUGAL 6 CHINESE TAIPEI 7 HONG KONG 8 AUSTRIA 9 FRANCE 10 SWEDEN

What's up PingSkills! My strokes improves very much every time I practise now :) i played with the tall guy yesterday and he won, he beat me easily. But I did win 5 points against him, he won 21- 5. I'm Proud :)))))) Just so you know ;)

Recently I watched a live match. Do professional players really play better when they are cheered for? I doubt it... Several times it looked to me like Timo was standing at the table waiting for the spectators to calm down before he made his serve. Thomas

If I practise a topspin everyone says that I should make the stroke relaxed. But when I relax and make the loop freely, it ends in the net or I miss the ball. Do you have any idea where is the mistake? DK

I find that when I try to smash high returns from my opponent I frequently badly hit those with heavy backspin.  I'm ready for hitting a winner, and instead it dives into the net.  I feel suckered. What should I do if I see that type of shot? Richard

Who is the better one out of Alois and Jeff? Abdul

Do you think Jan Ove Waldner would play one more match before he retires? Brock

I felt  that my backhand push became spinnier and more consistent after I employed my backhand serve more and more in my game. Is it just my feeling or is it true that player can improve his/her backhand push through practicing backhand serve? Erriza

How old were you guys when you first compete in a tournament? Brock

Advanced Backhand Topspin

Fast Serve Down the Line

Don't use a plain topspin serve

High backspin close to the net

Who's Better Between Alois and Jeff

Has the backhand become more important over the last 10 years?

How does Ma Long get so much power from his backhand? Abdul

How do you do the fastest legal serve? Abdul

Where will Portugal be ranked at the end of 2015? 1 CHINA 2 GERMANY 3 JAPAN 4 KOREA REPUBLIC 5 PORTUGAL 6 CHINESE TAIPEI 7 HONG KONG 8 AUSTRIA 9 FRANCE 10 SWEDEN

What's up PingSkills! My strokes improves very much every time I practise now :) i played with the tall guy yesterday and he won, he beat me easily. But I did win 5 points against him, he won 21- 5. I'm Proud :)))))) Just so you know ;)

Recently I watched a live match. Do professional players really play better when they are cheered for? I doubt it... Several times it looked to me like Timo was standing at the table waiting for the spectators to calm down before he made his serve. Thomas

If I practise a topspin everyone says that I should make the stroke relaxed. But when I relax and make the loop freely, it ends in the net or I miss the ball. Do you have any idea where is the mistake? DK

I find that when I try to smash high returns from my opponent I frequently badly hit those with heavy backspin.  I'm ready for hitting a winner, and instead it dives into the net.  I feel suckered. What should I do if I see that type of shot? Richard

Who is the better one out of Alois and Jeff? Abdul

Do you think Jan Ove Waldner would play one more match before he retires? Brock

I felt  that my backhand push became spinnier and more consistent after I employed my backhand serve more and more in my game. Is it just my feeling or is it true that player can improve his/her backhand push through practicing backhand serve? Erriza

How old were you guys when you first compete in a tournament? Brock

Advanced Backhand Topspin

Fast Serve Down the Line

Don't use a plain topspin serve

High backspin close to the net

Who's Better Between Alois and Jeff

How do you learn best? 1. Watching, 2. Hearing about it, 3. Doing and feeling or by 4. Getting lots of facts and figures.

Has Backhand become more important over the last 10 years?

Can you give me tips how to join England team? Abdul

I had a competition for 1 hour ago but I couldn't compete because I have bad knees. A doctor has also looked at my knees. But how can I strengthen my knee as it hurts? Can I stretch it out or what else can I do? Please help me :) Brock

While my FH topspins, BH and footwork improved quite a bit I still struggle with consistent, powerful counter hitting after moving from BH to FH side. My coach insists on this stroke as a follow up after a pivot FH topspin or BH topspin. Matthias

I was wondering if it's a good method to use 2 bats, 1 for training (slower bat) and the other (faster bat) for spare time? Because I'm a very offensive player. Benjamin

Do you think that it is good to have a motivation in order to win? Everyone is continuously telling me that I have to be motivated and believe in myself on order to be good. But they also constantly condemning my defensive style. DK

When someone sidespins the ball, I must move my bat to the side but I do that but it just goes over the table, what am i doing wrong? Brock

I have a problem with returning no spin serves with my long pips backhand. I can do anything I want but the ball is always high and the opponent just smashes it. I am also trying to twiddle, but the result is always the same. Do you have any advice? DK