Hmmm…. I’ve heard of introspection, but not extrospection. This little used, but lengthy word, is essential to playing advanced table tennis. For years I’ve been telling beginning players that the longer they play, the less they will be concerned about how they are playing, but will be focused more on the movements of their opponents. …
Every now and then a lightning bolt of an idea strikes. This one came by hearing one word. The word seemed to be the answer to nearly everything. Absolutely everything that I had considered about the problems of all mankind, and possibly the universe, were wrapped up in the consideration of this one word. Perhaps …
If serendipity is a chance occurrence in a happy or beneficial way, table tennis appears to be a very serendipitous sport. Even if you remove all the nets and edges, there are times when players are just in the right place at the right time. If you should be so fortunate to be perfectly lined …
It’s entirely possible that we are not getting enough honest feedback about our progress in the world of table tennis. I was never an all A student in elementary school, and if I got report cards now, I still wouldn’t be. Let’s take a trip back in time and look at some of the conversations …
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Well, 2019 is here and it’s time to make some table tennis resolutions. I’m always willing to make a few suggestions as to how you might have a more successful year playing your favorite sport. I can think of about five just off the top of my head, but I’ll just focus on one. No …
