Looks aren’t everything. I would never judge a man by the Butterfly on his shirt. It’s not wise to judge a player by their sex, size, nationality, or age either. You should never judge a player by their paddle. I’ve seen some really good players with pretty sad rackets. Even ratings can be misleading. You …
“You’re just blocking.” I’ve said it myself. When players first start learning, their first shots are typically blocks, especially on their backhands. It’s important that every player develop shots beyond basic blocks. But just because blocks are the most basic of table tennis shots, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t important. While some players need …
Is there a table tennis league near you? Are you able to compete on a regular basis? Have you considered starting a league? The advantage of leagues is that they can be run on a weekly basis. Most are relatively inexpensive, compared to playing in multiple tournaments. There’s slightly less pressure in league play. Did …
I recently assembled a new paddle for a player who has been away for quite a while. She said she used to use short pips on her backhand, and Yasaka, Mark V on her forehand. We had a good blade, so all we needed was the rubber. On the morning of her next lesson, I …
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