One of my students recently confirmed a training session by stating that he would arrive at 11am at the “Carriage Lake underground table tennis dojo.” I frequently refer to the same location as the “T3 training studio.” Sometimes I go with “home training facility.” My neighbors are vaguely aware that I’m running some sort of …
Dealing With Frequent Table Tennis Frustration
Frustration – the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of the inability to change or achieve something Yep, That’s the definition. Does this seem to have anything to do with your table tennis experience? Maybe this definition fits better. Frustration – the prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something Let’s consider …
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Table Tennis Body Types
Until recently I never really thought about any particular body type in regards to table tennis. I know that I’ve played very short players, extremely tall players, heavy and light players, and players with all different proportions. It never seemed to matter much. Either they could play well or they couldn’t. It’s a little different …
The Reemergence of the Pips Forehand
Mattias Falck made it to the finals in the World Table Tennis Championships. Falck uses short pips on his forehand. His unusual style doesn’t seem to be a disadvantage. Could there be a growing trend towards short pips forehand hitters among professional players? The pips that Falck is using are nothing like your father’s old …