Ask The Coach Show | Table Tennis

Last #PQOTD - 1:45 Are the World Tour events a good showcase for Table Tennis? #PQOTD - 2:45 Who is going to win this year's Australian Open Men’s and Women’s singles? Comment on our Facebook page and pick both winners and the points margin in the finals to win a Quarterly Premium membership to PingSkills. Drill of the Week - 5:44 Middle Muddle Plastic and Poly Balls - 8:28 Ilia: Is it a good idea to do regular practice and play matches with plastic balls, and do multiball and practice with robots with celluloid ones? More Poly Balls - 10:06 Noel: Hello Jeff & Alois, so it seems everytime I go to a club, the players would like to play with the poly ball. They're like, Hey try this new ball, I see your using a celluloid ball....Is this something that I might have to buy? A pack or 2 of poly balls? Is Psychology the Difference? - 10:52 Dakota: I would be led to think that it isn't physical attributes that allow someone to rise above the average club player, but instead go in the psychological direction. What psychological attributes do you think allowed you to rise above other players? Beating Attackers with a Light Blade - 14:09 Dieudonné: Do you think it's possible for someone playing with a light blade in an all-around style to be very good and beat the power of attackers? Reverse Pendulum Serve - 15:32 Nischay: My reverse pendulum stays within my court, it does not move on to the next court, it has its 1st bounce and turns back towards me. Corners or Extremes - 17:02 Kaustubh: Hi, in your opinion, are strokes to corners more effective or those to extremes? 4 Year Old PingSkiller - 19:51 Ji-Soo: Time presses on inexorably and my son is almost 4 years old. My intention had always been to start training him from that age but the question now is how to get started. How do you start a 4 year old who is not really into following directions? Brock's Rapid Fire Questions - 23:52 What was your favorite subject in school? Why did you choose the name PingSkills? I heard rumours that Waldner maybe will retire next year, is it true? Is Ma Long the best player of all times? How can I block a long and fast topspin sidespin into the middle? Age Barrier - 25:59 Dieudonné: What do you think is the age when one starts to decline in performance at table tennis?  Links in this Episode Training Drills PDF Random and Competitive Drills from our Training Secrets Course Reverse Pendulum Serve Sports Psychology Course

Last #PQOTD - 1:33 Who has the better backhand? Ma Long or Wang Hao? #PQOTD - 3:34 Are the World Tour events a good showcase for Table Tennis? Technique Tuesday - 4:11 Basic Stance - it's how you can tell a good player from a beginner Nerves and Fine Motor Skills - 6:56 Feliks Zemdegs tweeted - haha yep nerves and fine motor skills (cubing) aren't the best combination! Backhand Topspin Techniques - 9:30 Matthias: I noticed that here in China the coaches seem to teach a different technique for the backhand topspin off backspin. Generally speaking, the stroke is smaller than shown in your video and the use of wrist and lower arm rotation is maximized. Handle Grips - 11:41 Kaustubh: One of the players in my club has tied rubber grip (one used for badminton rackets) to handle of his racket. When I asked him the reason he told me that he did it because his hand sweats a lot. So, is use of this grip legal? Blowing a Big Lead - 14:25 Chris: Today i blew a 7 point lead and lost the game. 13-20 then 22-20. I realized after it that had lost my focus and couldn't settle down. What are some advice on ways to be more mentally prepared for those situations? Changing Racket for Practice - 18:44 Marv: I practice a lot with a robot, and do not want to wear out my fairly expensive playing paddle. I am looking for a durable lightweight paddle but do not want something that is totally different than my 'real' paddle. Links in this Episode Basic Stance Feliks Zemdegs World Record Average Backhand Topspin off Backspin Matthias' Super Cat Sports Psychology Course Choosing a Table Tennis Bat

Pro Tour Events - 4:09 Philippines Open & Australian Open Last #PQOTD - 6:26 What is the single most important muscle for Table Tennis? #PQOTD - 8:22 Who has the better backhand? Ma Long or Wang Hao? Best Footwork - 10:04 Connor: Hi guys, Who do you believe has the best footwork in the world at the moment? Back Problems - 11:44 Noel: Hello Coaches, I know I'm playing too much. I had acute back pain a few days ago, and I think it's because of picking up those ping pong balls. Do you have any exercises or tips to remedy the situation? Pendulum Serve Popularity - 13:07 Johan: Do you think the pendulum serve became so popular because it was easy to hide the contact point compared to for example the backhand serve? Forehand Close to the Table - 14:55 Brock: I have trouble with my forehand topspin because I have always a feeling I will hit the table with my bat, do you know some tips? Returning Fast Serves - 17:26 Abbas: I have a problem with kid who always serves fast and short balls to the corners of the table if i go to the right corner he serves to the left corner if i go to the left well... you know what happens. Relaxing - 19:22 Rexam: When drilling in table tennis I tend to become so stiff , how do I relax? Also I can’t hit the ball on the rise how do I hit he ball with the best timing. Spin and Variation - 21:40 Pao Pao : How to make the ball spin very fast and powerful? What should I do when my opponent returns my fastest shots? Forehand Changing Direction - 24:02 Pragya: Does the action for forehand topspin remain the same while hitting the ball parallel to the table as in straight? Seamless Table Tennis Balls - 25:56 Josef: Anyone have any idea how seamless balls are produced ? If balls have seam it is simple but without a seam? Topspin Serves - 26:50 Johnny: How would you do a topspin serve? What are some types of topspin serves? Right now, I just hit the ball like I would with the forehand topspin, which is pretty obvious. Is there some other way with more deception? Controlling Nerves - 29:09 Jeff got nervous during his cube competition. Can he improve in this area? Links in this Episode Phillippines Open Australian Open Basic Stance Footwork Basics Ready Set Move Master Class Serving Secrets Course Pendulum Serve How to hit the ball down the line Sports Psychology Course

Last #PQOTD - 1:21 What have been the best and worst rule changes in the last 20 years? #PQOTD - 3:41 What is the single most important muscle for Table Tennis? Throwback Thursday - 4:08 Practicing Alone Topspin The Movie - 6:15 Today Jeff received a signed ball from Michael Landers the 2009 US Open Champion. Michael stars in the movie which follows Michael, Ariel Hsing, and Lily Zhang as they try to reach the London Olympics. All out Power? - 8:16 Ilia - If I serve short and my opponent pops up the ball, should I go for a forehand kill applying 110% of my power? Or I should restrict my speed? What is better for my long-term development? Sidespin Topspin Penhold - 11:14 Jeffrey: How do you do the side sweeping forehand stroke to generate top + side spin, so the ball is going 'inside out' with penhold. Adjusting the Bat Angle - 13:38 Michael: Hi coach, I need to know do I adjust the bat angle with the wrist or through the finger pressure with my thumb and index finger? https://www.pingskills.com/table-tennis-forum/adjust-bat-angle/ Switching to Backhand - 16:20 Sameera: When i switch from forehand to backhand the forehand is correct but I tend to keep the angle of the bat slightly open on the backhand rather than keeping it in a neutral or closed position.This leads to hitting the ball off the table. One Side or Two - 19:18 Mindrover: Is it always better to attack or to have a balanced game? like wang liqin who used to attack all the time, and we have have zhang jike who has a balanced type of play who attacks when the opportunity arises? but both are multiple world champions. Links in this Episode Practicing Alone Video Topspin the Movie Sidespin Forehand Topspin Training Secrets Course Ask a Question

Yesterday's #PQOTD - 2:24 How would you describe your style of play? What style would you like to play? #PQOTD - 4:45 What have been the best and worst rule changes in the last 20 years? Drill of the Week - 5:15 Forehand Forehand Footwork When To Enter a Tournament - 8:15 Noel: So after playing for almost 2 months, I think I can play in a tournament. Is this something I should pursue, or should I practice and train for say 6 months before really thinking about doing this? Hitting the Edge - 9:32 Noel: Hello Alois & Jeff, If I'm hitting the ball on the edge while trying to loop or totally missing the ball when I try to loop, is this because of lack of concentration or lack of practice? Keeping Cool - 11:49 Nischay: Since, its very hot summer in India tomorrow i have my district level tournament. So is it bad to intake high quantity of water during game play? Holding Too Tight - 13:16 Donato: In one of your first videos I saw you saying not to over tighten the racket. But, is this a rule that applies all the time, or there are some shots where we need to forge strongly the racket? When to Attack - 15:03 Frendy: I want to ask when is the perfect time to attack in a match? I think that I was too greedy and want to always attack all the time and it makes me lose a lot of points. I know this is fatal, but I also can't control myself to be very greedy. Links in this Episode Alois in full flight Training Drills PDF How To Hold a Table Tennis Bat PingPod #43 - Grip Changes and Keeping Your Grip Relaxed Third Ball Tips

Major Styles - 1:36 George: Good show, can you fellas describe all the major types of players, choppers, chopper hybrids, etc. Thought that would make an interesting topic. #PQOTD - 4:58 How would you describe your style of play? What style would you like to play? Last #PQOTD - 5:40 Do you practice with a robot? Technique Tuesday - 8:44 How to Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin Hello from Brazil - 12:52 Gargavis: Good morning my friends a strong Brazil 's embrace that love the guys program today we are among 22 people watching here at home could come together quite my friends. Which Serve to Choose - 13:44 Josh: I’ve been playing for about 6 months and I'd like to know which serve I should continue to practice and master. I can do both the Tomahawk and Pendulum serve quite well, but I also want to learn the reverse version of them. Which should I choose? Tournament Preparation - 15:40 Lukas: In about 2 weeks (Next weekend) I will be playing in a tournament, that my coach described as Norway's (Where I live) biggest tournament. I will be playing in three different classes, and I want to know what I should train a lot on/look after when I arrive Wrist on Forehand - 18:24 Ilia: After watching your video on advanced forehand topspin, I gained some inspiration and tried to add wrist action to my stroke. Is there a difference in wrist usage when looping against backspin and against block? Is it more exaggerated? Deciding Game up to 7 - 20:25 Milos: The Chinese Super League has just started, and some 5-game matches were played. What's weird is that the decider games were played until just 7 points. Do you maybe know why? Are they maybe trying to test a potential new rule or something? Chinese Commentators - 24:20 Lukas: Just something I've been wondering about: A lot of Chinese commentators say something like "Cha lea" when an amazing rally happen. What does it mean :)? Sidespin on Pendulum Serve - 24:50 Chee Keat Ong: Can you actually do side spin on the pendulum serve? Hugs and Kisses - 26:21 Gargavis: could send a hug and a kiss to OLIVEIRA DE MARIO VASQUEZ VASQUEZ DENISE CAMILA ALEJANDRO VASQUEZ RAFAEL VASQUEZ DAVID VASQUEZ OUR WANTED TRANSLATOR JOHN SMITH SEBASTIAN SILVA SANTOS PAOLO GONZALLEZ FRIENDS ME AND MY BROTHERS we write NO CLUB BLUE BEAR IN P Links in this Episode PingPod #37 - Robots vs Multiball Match Strategy Section Featuring Different Styles of Players How To Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin How to Play a Slow Spinny Topspin Serving Secrets Course Advanced Forehand Topspin

Croatian Open - 1:00 We discuss the results and some fun facts from the tournament Scary Things - 5:13 Matthias’ Cat Last #PQOTD - 6:47 Will you get a chance to play Table Tennis this weekend? #PQOTD - 9:40 Do you practice with a robot? New Rival - 10:40 Brock: I have a new Rival Another tall guy but even bigger, He is about 6'8 and 350 Pounds and he says that he can Bench Press 600 pounds, Squat 900 pounds and DL 800 pounds. The trouble is that he's a great blocker, attacker and crazy agile which's annoying. Help! I Look Good for 52 - 12:10 Brock: How old are you? I guess 35 and 52. Best Reflexes - 13:18 Brock: Who has the better reflexes? Table Tennis vs Boxers? Improving Balance - 16:50 Brock: Does Deadlift and Squat increase your balance? Favourite Sport - 17:07 Brock: What is favourite sport in your free time when not doing TT ? Hot Tables - 18:02 Noel: I wanted to know if having a table tennis in my garage alright?. Now living in Texas, it's get to be 100deg to 120deg fahrenhiet in there. Is there a table that can take that stress? Or should I just put it inside the house, although a little tight? Joining a Club - 20:28 Noel: Hello Alois & Jeff, I played twice this weekend. On Saturday I played a couple of hours in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. Sunday I went to this club for the 1st. time, they were closing but they let me play for a hour, real nice guys. Eye Height Over the Net - 21:42 Ganesh: Contacting the ball when it is @ it's highest position is difficult for me. But looping does not generate enough speed. I see some players bend to the level of the net to play such balls. What should be the line of eyesight while top spinning? Increase Concentration - 23:09 Morgen: How do you increase concentration and minimise mistakes? Fan Zhendong’s Serve - 26:47 Tam: Hi pingskills when Fan Zhendong serves his reverse serve is it reverse side topspin or reverse side underspin? Get Rid of Jeff's Number Facts - 31:00 Alois tries to convince you to leave a comment to stop Jeff mentioning ridiculous facts about the current show number. Links in this Episode Master Class on Balance by Matthias' Cat Improving Your Reflexes Bounce by Matthew Syed Reverse Pendulum Serve

Last #PQOTD - 1:29 How long have you been playing Table Tennis? #PQOTD - 3:35 Will you get a chance to play Table Tennis this weekend? Ball Toss - 4:13 Il: Is there a moment of pressing with palm or any part of the thumb just before throwing the ball in the air at service ? Is there techniques( hold-ball-palm) for more precise accurate throwing the ball? Men v Women - 7:38 Marv: I am wondering how much difference there is between the best men players and the best women players. Adapting - 10:38 Romeo: Let’s say I am able to defeat person A. Person A is much stronger than person B. So it means I can probably defeat person B, right? Well, I lost. So, I asked myself; "How do I defeat this kind of player?". The answer then popped into my mind. Adapt. Training v Matches - 12:52 Johnny: I was wondering, which is better, more time in training with my coach or more time playing matches? I currently only have one hour of training each week, but play a lot more matches. Links in this Episode How To Serve Training Secrets Course 52 Week Training Plan

Drill of the Week - 2:01 Lazy Falkenberg Yesterday's #PQOTD - 3:55  Can Mima Ito each No. 1? #PQOTD - 6:25 How long have you been playing Table Tennis? Improving all the Time - 7:12 Brock: I have improved a lot and I am one of the best in my school right now :) Mental Muddle - 8:30 Jaydev: I play very well without doing that much exercising, on the other day I play better after doing good exercises. The reverse is true. Sometimes I play well even when exhausted, What is all this mess, I can't understand. Please give me your insights Playing as a Blocker - 10:47 Johnny: I’ve watched some 'blockers' matches, and I found their playing interesting. I'm wondering if you've got any tips for playing as a blocker, and is the 'blocker' style effective? Mesmerised by the Ball - 13:43 Ilia: I only react if the fast ball is coming into my hitting zone or nearby. Typically I stand in my backhand corner I see that my opponent is going to topspin to my wide forehand, but instead of moving to forehand I'm mesmerized by the ball and opponent. Backhands in Matches - 16:11 Pradeep: While practicing stroke I find myself quite comfortable executing my backhand. But during game when my opponent blocks , or drive on my backhand I find my backhand return stuck to the net most often. Links in this Episode Training Drills PDF Sports Psychology Course Improving Your Reflexes Random and Competitive Drills  

Technique Tuesday - 1:13 Forehand Topspin Variations Last #PQOTD - 8:31 What is the scariest thing you have ever done? #PQOTD - 14:42 Can Mima Ito reach No. 1? Discussion - 15:47 Effects of exercise later in life. Eating Popcorn - 19:21 Gargavis: Good morning my dear friends guess what we are today between 9 people here at home watching and eating popcorn ta very good program Hugs - 19:47 Gargavis: You could send a hug to vasquez Alejandro, Mario olive my sister who is in love with the dark camila vasquez leticia olive eduardo silva , Patricia saints Paulo mataja , john smith and bianca sanches silva and send a big hug to all Brazilians love you guys Playing Tall Pimple Player - 20:50 Todd: I play a guy that is about 6’ 6" with excellent reach both forwards and side to side. He plays with a basic bat with pimples and his game is simply to return everything without spin and work you side to side on the table. Are there any strategies? Attacking Low Balls - 23:18 Pasquale: I’m having a problem attacking low balls, the problem is that when i want to play a shot fast, the ball comes long and i am able to attack it, but sometimes it goes lower than the net, I’m using the topspin technique but i can’t do it fast. Carbon Pushes - 25:38 Thijs: Playing with carbon blade seems I need another technique for short pushes because the ball goes into the net. If I just lift the ball, I can keep it short but any forward movement makes the backspin crawl into the rubber and dive into the net. Setting Up Third Ball Attacks - 27:53 Daniel: Is it possible to set up a 3rd ball attack using different sidespin serves? Do specific sidespin serves lead to predictable returns to either my backhand or forehand side? Forehand Topspin - 30:33 How do you topspin? Do you spin over the ball or side of it? Links in this Episode Advanced Forehand Topspin Slow Spinny Topspin Forehand Topspin Against Block Sidespin Forehand Topspin Mima Ito Finals on the ITTF World Tour Effects of Exercise Later in Life Serving Secrets Course Match Strategy Against a Blocker Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Jeff on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Ask the Coach Show Podcast - 2:50 Do you listen to the show as a podcast? If so make sure to rate us! World Championships - 3:48 We discuss some of the interesting statistics from the 2015 World Championships Monday Wrap - 7:40 We discuss the results from the Belarus Open Last #PQOTD - 11:30 What is the best match you have ever played? #PQOTD - 14:18 What is the scariest thing you have ever done? Forehand Followup - 14:52 Noel: Hello Jeff & Alois, My question is after using a forehand loop, my opponent returns with a weak high block, and I usually hit it out. How can I improve this? Thank you for all the tips and discussions, it really helped me alot. :) Improving Retrieving - 20:16 DK: I have noticed that Matsushita often goes for seemingly surely lost balls. Do you have any idea how can he do it? I know that it is the matter of his immense physical condition. Is it something that can be learned? Backhand from Forehand - 23:16 Random Person: My backhand is stronger than my forehand. When blocking I have a bad habit of sometimes making a backhand block on the forehand side. Do you have any suggestions on fixing this? Training With Robot - 25:52 Steve: Just wanted to tell you that I received my IPONG Master V300 the other day. It has been a great practice partner when I don't have someone else. The robot has good topspin and backspin so I can practice my drills all day long. I would recommend it. Bilateral Transfer - 27:40 Toni: Previous studies have shown that practising complex sport skills on both sides of the body benefits performance not only with the non-dominant limb, but also with the dominant limb. What do you think about bilateral transfer in table tennis skills? Links in this Episode Belarus Open Results World Championships Fun Facts Men's Singles World Championships Fun Facts Women's Singles Forehand Followup Improving Your Reflexes Basic Stance

New Coaching Rule - 1:41 Alois explains more about the new coaching rule coming into effect after the 2016 Olympics Last #PQOTD - 5:57 Who is your favourite training partner? #PQOTD - 7:49 What is the best match you have ever played? Drill of the Week - 8:31 The Falkenberg Drill Backhand Start Position - 12:52 Dieter: I watched the semifinal between Ma Long and Fan Zendongh. During the warmup I noticed that in Fan's starting position for the backhand counterhit, his hand is below the elbow. My coach says elbow should be below hand. Ma is doing that. Who's right? Hit the Ceiling - 15:46 Michel: I’ve practising table tennis for about 5 years now, and start to notice that my game has not improved too much lately. The question I have is: Does everyone have a limitation? Even with lots of training some people seem to hit a ceiling. Long Pimples for Defender - 23:26 Allen: I am a decent attacking player but I feel I am even better at hard bat as a defender. My skills as a Tennis player help me in the chop department. I think I should try and defend on my b/h and still attack on my f/h but I need advice on rubber. Playing Against the Grain - 24:50 Dakota: I was watching Samsonov and I noticed that if he had the chance for an open court shot, he would often hit it back towards where the player was, instead of going to the open court. Do most players implement this strategy or is the open court better? Mid Distance - 27:58 Romeo: Do you recommend topspining mid-distance? If not, is there a reason why? Links in this Episode Athletes' Commission Facebook Post on New Coaching Rule Free Training Drills PDF Training Secrets Course Backhand Counterhit Backhand Block Watch the Top Players Live

Technique Tuesday - 0:51 Correcting Errors - Make a new groove. Significance of #123 and #122 - 3:00 Dieter: 122 is one of those numbers whose sum of digits is equal to the sum of digits of its binary expansion and so is 123. #PQOTD - 4:19 Who is your favourite training partner? Last #PQOTD - 4:46 Should we continue to call the show the Ask the Coach Show or should we use another name? Returning Short No Spin Serves - 5:44 Ilia: How to deal with a short no-spin serve into the middle? I find it really awkward to flick with both backhand and forehand, especially if it is slightly more at forehand side. I usually push it and it gets attacked. The Big Dip - 7:56 Dakota: The ball doesn't begin to dip until it is almost half way across the opponents side of the table. I play at the table. Because of such a late dip, I have adjusted my swing to be more horizontal. Is there benefits of earlier or later dip? Footwork for the Flick - 11:33 Romeo: I have noticed that top-flight players hop when they flick. Instead of using one leg, their other leg goes in the able and the other one goes out. Is there any reason why they do this? Or is it just to wow the crowd :) ? The Forehand Counterhit in Games - 14:00 Johnny: After watching some games on youtube, I don't see the counter-hit getting used much in matches at the professional level. At a lower level, should I ever need to use the counter-hit in my matches? Ball in Mouth Disease - 15:35 Thomas: I watched the European Champions League live here in Duesseldorf. When Dimitrij Ovtcharov was playing and they got a new ball, he actually put the ball in his mouth and then wiped it dry with his towel. I had never seen this before and wonder why? Links in this Episode Correcting Errors Video Forehand Flick Backhand Flick Forehand Counterhit  

Last #PQOTD - 1:53 Should we continue to have the  #PQOTD ? #PQOTD - 3:08 Should we continue to call the show the Ask the Coach Show or should we use another name? Shadow Training - 3:42 Arthur: Good day, Great show as always ;), I would like to know if shadow training will improve my strokes, if it will, how much time will I spend, Thank you again, Arthur from Riyadh Saudi Arabia What Strokes to Learn First - 8:46 Mike: I am new to table tennis and there is lots to think about. What is the first thing I should work on, and keep in my conscious mind to make habit?  Joining a Club or Entering a Tournament - 10:52 Pavle: I am really interested in joining a club and entering a tournament but it is difficult to find a club to join and the same for finding a tournament to enter. So which should I do first? Find a club to join or find a tournament to enter? Hugs and Kisses - 13:42 Gargavis - COULD SEND A KISS AND A HUGS FOR THE BRAZILIAN? Service Follow Through - 16:06 Andrew: I notice a lot of top players at the end of the contact the bat is not moving or it is even moving backwards. For my heavy backspin serve I have to really follow thru with the bat and sometimes it will even hit my stomach.  Links in this Episode Strokes & Techniques Section Serving Secrets Course

Yesterday's #PQOTD - 1:23 If Ma Long were to play Waldner when he was at his best, who would win? #PQOTD - 3:07 Should we continue to have the #PQOTD? Throwback Thursday - 3:35 Keeping the Ball Low Serving to the Elbow - 5:59 Tam: Hi Alois is serving into the elbow a good tactic? I notice a lot of the top players do it. Disguise Topspin Serve - 7:48 Teh: I have been trying to disguise my topspin serve but i just do not get the hang of it what can i do to disguise my topspin serve. Backhand Sidespin Flick - 11:14 Romeo: Is the reason why world-class players like Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Zhang Jike flick spinny backhand topspin because the ball is too low for them to flick with a flat contact? Becoming a Better Player - 13:30 Ismael: Hi, I have a problem i know how to do topspin forehand and backhand, flick, loop, serving etc.I don't know the way to get better I know every technique and how to use it I don't know how to get better could you help me please. Links in this Episode Keeping the Ball Low Backhand Sidespin Flick Pendulum Serve Match Strategy Course