What better time than Halloween to discuss the horror that infiltrates the table tennis world? No mask can protect you, and you can’t hide from it. Though I am a member of the coven, I feel it is my duty to out the members of this ghastly horde. Sure, they all look innocent enough, but …
Table Tennis and Life Someday we’ll look back on 2020 and remember it as the year everything changed. Actually we can say that about any year, but if you’ve been around long enough, some years will stand out. I have to admit, it hasn’t been all bad. I’ve been spared any tragedies, and been able to …
How about some old school table tennis? I’ve invested in an official hardbat paddle. I have the privilege of coaching two full time hard bat players, so I’m honing my hardbat skills. As you might imagine, old school ping pong players tend to be on the older side as well. In both cases my students grew …
That is an excellent question! I charge new students $20 an hour. I was easily able to find coaches in the United States charging as much as $70 an hour for private lessons. Group lessons are usually much cheaper. You’ll probably pay more for coaches who distinguished themselves as players. I charge less for a couple …
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It’s always possible to improve serves. I’ve come to look at serves a little differently. My judgement on whether a serve is good is mostly dependent on if it works. Does it compliment the server’s game? Does it result in third ball attacks? Is it a serve that makes opponents uncomfortable? Generally, I feel like …
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The mission of USATT is to support, develop, grow and inspire the table tennis community; and to provide resources that enable athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and pursue Olympic and Paralympic success. Blah – blah – blah. I guess it’s hard to argue with the sentiment of the USATT mission statement. The problem with …
Everyone’s got an opinion on equipment. I’ve recommended quite a few paddles for beginners, and have come to a few conclusions. Getting the right racket is especially crucial for beginners and novice players. A racket that is too fast will only make it harder to learn, and will eventually cause real frustration. I learned this …
Precision Table Tennis…Exactly Precision – the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate What is it that makes for a great shot? One of my students routinely proclaims that some of his best shots are accidents. I could probably make the case that all of the really amazing shots are at least …
This week I’ll be sharing a lot of pictures. I’m still claiming my status as the world’s smallest table tennis club. But, it is a USATT sanctioned club. With two excellent stationary tables, I’m going for quality, not quantity. Now that I’m only training individuals and not groups, the experience is more personalized than ever. …
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