Let’s start with what actually relaxes players in the midst of a match. Nothing relaxes me like a big lead. The flipside of this is the extreme pressure that comes from losing a big lead. I find that detecting some obvious weaknesses in my opponents game has a very calming effect on me. Even a little …
What drives the typical table tennis player? Unlike some sports enthusiasts, table tennis fans are rarely spectators. Even if they watch videos, and occasionally live matches, most of the table tennis world is made up of players. As someone who writes about table tennis, I may be more aware of this than most. I know players do …
Ah yes, the f word. Where would we be without it? It is so handy to use when we want to drive home a point, or need to fill in the gaps in our conversations. In some circles it is used so often that it has lost much of it’s meaning and shock value. There are, of course, lots …
Ambush – a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position Does every table tennis club have one of these guys? On the surface they seem to be the friendliest player in the building. They are more than willing to help the newcomer, the novice, the beginner, the innocent victim. Maybe it’s …
