Ask The Coach Show | Table Tennis

Yesterday's #PQOTD - 1:02 What do you think about the new rule that from after the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, you will be able to coach between points? #PQOTD - 2:58 If Ma Long were to play Waldner when he was at his best, who would win? Drill of the Week - 4:13 X’s & H’s New Racket - 6:12 Shiva: I used to play with a cheap ready made racket of gki of $20. Now I've purchased xiom vega pro on FH and sriver on my BH on friendship 729 bomb . But changing my racket has improved my game a bit . I had expected my game to improve a lot. Drop Shot - 9:53 Thijs: This would typically be a move for Waldner but I really want to know how to do the surprise dropshot right past the net when my opponent is far away trying to lob. I can't seem to get the ball to bounce twice. any hints or tricks how he does it? How Much Training? - 12:23 Jaydev: I practice 3 hours per day on weekdays, and 5 hours per day on weekends. I wish to work as hard as possible till the tournaments start, then, I will have the assurance that now, I have to rely on my training. Should I continue in this way? Second Forehand - 15:20 Charankamal: When I hit the first topspin my partner returns the ball to the backhand or at extreme forehand and i can’t return it. How can I develop fast reflexes to return the ball and if by chance I reach to the ball then the ball goes out of the table. How to Attack a Long Fast Serve - 18:49 Can you give me some advice on how to attack a fast long serve. There is this guy that I play with who always does the same fast and long serve, just alters where he aims the serve. Ma Long - 21:46 Brock: Ma Long is the best player right now, I want to see Ma Long vs Waldner one more time Links in this Episode Training Drills PDF Choosing a Table Tennis Bat Drop Shot off a Lob Drop Shot off a Chop How to Return a Long Sidespin Serve  

Point of the Century - 1:18 Ma Long vs Fang Bo Yesterday's #PQOTD - 3:12 Who is your favourite player on the World circuit at the moment? #PQOTD - 4:21 What do you think about the new rule that from after the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, you will be able to coach between points? PingSkillers Report from Lukas - 4:55 The big tournament last weekend, which lasted for two days, went pretty good. I placed 3rd, 5th and 9th in three different classes. On the tournament I just played a couple hours ago, I placed *drumroll* 1st! PingSkillers Report Pasquale - 5:29 I wanted to tell you that i won 3rd place in Liberia, i won 4 matches and lost one to a very good table tennis player, also they found me so good that they are going to get me a private coach to training me professional. Technique Tuesday - 6:48 Forehand Smash Chinese Practice - 11:14 Brock: How many hours a day do you think Chinese practise? Forehand Topspin vs Forehand Loop - 11:48 Brock: What is the difference between a loop and a Forehand Topspin? Or is it the same? Taking the Ball Early - 12:59 Abhinav: In the match between Timo Boll and Fan Zhendong at the worlds the commentators said that Timo takes the ball early which is the reason for his higher success rate against the Chinese. What does it mean to take the ball early and are there risks? Hitting the Bat Edge - 14:59 Utkarsh: When I execute any topspin stroke , most of the time the reason of failure is that the ball hits the edge of the racket. It happens very frequently and leads to irritation . Please help me with this. Is it necessary to contact the ball in middle? One Step Footwork - 17:58 Romeo: Is there a specific way of doing the one step technique instead of skipping around? Like where the weight of your body should be while "one-stepping”? Yelling - 19:57 Pedro: Why some ping pong players say jo? Links in this Episode Forehand Smash The So Called Terms for Looping in Table Tennis The Point of the Century Timo Boll vs Fan Zhendong  

Discussion: World Championships Wrap - 1:15 Last #PQOTD - 6:50 What have you learned from the World Championships? #PQOTD - 8:47 Who is your favourite player on the World circuit at the moment? Finding Weaknesses - 9:20 Chris: Do you have any match advice regarding looking for an opponents weakness. Are there anything tests or you guys do to spot weaknesses before playing a match? E.g. Forehand drills, Chopping, etc? There a quick way to see where one has a weak side? Doubles Let - 12:47 Kaustubh: If during a doubles match, serve falls in the wrong court, but it touches the net before, does the opponent pair get the point? Around the Net Shot - 13:25 Thad: What sort of spin should use when trying to play around the net. I have tried this twice in the last few weeks, top spin on my backhand and side spin on my forehand. On both occasion losing the point. Balls of Feet - 15:20 Ilia: If I stay on the balls of my feet with heels barely touching the floor it is much easier to make small adjustments of my position. So should I try to keep myself in such position all the time? What is a good off table exercise to help this? Links in this Episode Ma Long vs Fang Bo Highlights ITtv Basic Stance Sidespin Forehand Topspin Doubles Strategy and Rules  

World Championships - 0:40 Fang Bo on the Rampage Last #PQOTD - 14:10 What is your favourite Drill? #PQOTD - 15:11 What have you learned from the World Championships so far? Slow Spinny Topspin - 16:46 Ilia: How to adjust start, finish positions and racket speed to make a slow spinny backhand topspin against backspin, not an aggressive one? And which version should be learned first? Tall Guy - 19:11 Brock: I played with the Tall Guy one final time and I owned him with 21-14 and 21-12. I feel unstopible now ;) Start and Finish Positions - 19:33 Brock: Hey PingSkills I beat my new rival :) But I am wondering, Is the start and finish position important when doing strokes? Xu Xin vs Fang Bo - 20:41 Leeman: How do you guys feel about Xu Xin losing to Fang Bo? Xu Xin was keeping up until the edge ball at the end. Most Popular Sport - 25:20 Table Tennis becomes the sport played in most countries - 222 Coaching Rule Change - 27:00 Coaches are going to be able to give advice during a game Standing Square On - 31:31 Daniel: 1st,OMG JIKE/XU XIN v. Long/Ball had my heart pumping! Ok.I noticed that my back is more sore after playing.But not in an injured way.Still, watching the Chinese-they seem to keep their feet relatively square 9 times out of 10 & use more legs & back. True? Returning Sidespin Serves - 33:55 Kaushik: I have a problem with sidespin service. Sometimes an opponent gives the ball both sidespin and topspin and sometimes backspin and sidespin and also vary the length of the ball making it very difficult to return the service. How do I return it? Backhand Smash - 36:02 Ubaid: How far from the table should I stand while backhand smashing? When I  stand far from table I make a fast smash but mostly i fail because i can’t hit the ball accurately. When standing closer makes a fine shot but slow. What should I do? Hitting without the Bat - 38:11 James: If the bat hits the ball over the net while at the same time the bat is dropped during the swing, is the ball still in play? Secondly, the player can't reach so he intentionally swings and lets the bat leave his hand. Are these illegal? Long Pips Coming Off - 39:39 Mark: I have a sheet of long pips. My index finger kept  brushing against the pips and eventually started to peel the sheet off. I took some scissors and cut the pips as close to the rubber as possible.  Is this legal or should I cut off the whole rubber? Attacking Fast and Spinny Serves - 41:54 Dave: Attacking long fast and very spinny serves on both back hand and forehand, what is the best tactic? Links in this Episode 2015 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Watch the World Championships Live Training Drills Download Slow Spinny Topspin Receiving Principles How to Return a Long Sidespin Serve Backhand Smash

World Championships - 0:53 6 Chinese, 5 Choppers, 3 Indians left in the main draw. Ma Long and Timo Boll lose to Xu Xin and Zhang Jike Yesterday's #PQOTD - 4:54 What was your favourite match of the day at the World Championships? #PQOTD - 6:31 What is your favourite drill? Drill of the Week - 6:49 PingSkills Drill Serving with Variation - 9:17 Brock: Do you have any tips on different serves that I can do in variations? Coaching Difficult Student - 10:43 Nigel: I help out at a coaching session for youngsters, a new girl started and all she seems interested in is hitting the ball flat and hard. I try and suggest the salute action and play the ball with a little less force she is not happy. Any suggestions? Arm Height - 13:33 Guy: What is the most effective height of the arm for being ready for the ball so i can hit the ball as low as possible. Should my arm be at the same height of the table?, below the table?, above the table? What Makes a Shot Powerful? - 15:03 Romeo: What makes a shot a finisher? I've arrived to the conclusion that these 3 things make a shot powerful: 1. Speed 2 Spin 3 Placement. I think there is more to it than these 3 things. Are there any other factors that makes a shot powerful? Staying Composed When Losing Cheap Points - 17:38 Ilia: I don't get frustrated when an opponent outsmarts or outpowers me. But lost cheap points drive me mad, especially when the ball was high, I was in position and I missed the table. It makes me feel like all my training is wasted. How to cope with that? Links in this Episode 2015 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 8 Tables Streaming Live Training Drills Download Training Secrets Online Video Course Strokes & Techniques Videos Serving Secrets Online Video Course  

ITTF 2015 World Championships - 0:51 Qualification has finished and the main draw is finalised. Technique Tuesday - 2:40 The Forehand Flick Yesterday's #PQOTD - 4:42 Who has the best draw in the Men’s singles at the World Championships? #PQOTD - 6:36 What was your favourite match of the day at the World Championships? Re-rubbering Pre-made Bat - 7:19 Abdullah: I am currently using a pre-made bat, would it be suitable to remove the rubber and and reuse the blade? and pls recommend some rubbers for me that provide good spin and speed, I am an amateur learning chops and forehand loop. Strokes in Matches - 9:56 Pavle: I watch the stroke videos and focus on the techniques that I see. But when I actually start playing I see that I am doing the strokes nothing like I should be doing them. Can you please give me some tips for doing better on my strokes? Attacking Topspin Serves - 11:59 Christian: I play with a friend of mine, who is very good at consistency with returning the ball. However, I was wondering if I can attack his serve. His serve is a plain topspin serve, that you guys said we shouldn't be using. Any advice on attacking it? Links in this Episode 2015 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships itTV Forehand Flick Replacing Your Rubber Don't Use a Plain Topspin Serve The Finish Position  

Last #PQOTD - 1:29 What has been your favourite World Championship so far? #PQOTD - 3:03 Who has the best draw in the Men’s singles at the World Championships? ITTF 2015 World Championships - 3:22 The seeded players have been put into the main draw and qualifications have commenced. Playing an Attacking Looper - 9:45 Brock: I think I have a new rival, he's an experienced player with scary power in his FH and BH and he does a really spinny serve and when I block it he does a loop into my BH fast and if I possibly block it he does a smash or Topspin, HELP!!! Hard Work and Dedication - 11:42 Daniel: Hey, glad UR back.Good news! I've committed to the game in Jan. B/c I lost to the same friend EVERY TIME for 2 years.He beats everyone. Hard work-Dedication.I finally beat him 4 straight games.As I left he stood on his porch in awe. Lost.Thanks 4 all help! Homemade Blades - 12:35 Yunge: Is it legal to use homemade blades in tournaments? Cleaning the Table - 14:33 Ahsan: What is the proper way of cleaning the table if it get dust on it? Wang Hao Lifting Backspin - 15:58 Chris: When I watch matches of Wang Hao vs. Joo Se Hyuk it seems like he ignores the backspin because he can get a very fast loop and it looks like his blade is at a closed angle. Does he do this by using a lot of power and can amateurs use this method? Off Season Training - 19:52 Dieter: What do you advise in terms of training between seasons? A special program, more of the same, a few weeks rest? And how about my particular case? Links in this Episode 2015 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Men's Singles Draw Women's Singles Draw Men's Doubles Draw Playing An Attacking Looper Rule Concerning Blades Wang Hao vs Joo Se Hyuk  

ITTF 2015 World Championships - 0:36 How can the Aussies beat China at the World Championships? How does the doubles seeding work? Yesterday’s #PQOTD - 4:58 What is your playing style? #PQOTD - 5:56 What has been your favourite World Championship so far? Recognising Dead Ball and Backspin Ball - 6:20 Ernest: How can I tell the difference between a deadball and a backspin ball when the ball is flying high in the air ? It looks the same to me. Sometimes i judge the ball wrongly so i missed the opportunity to score. Preparing for Training Camp - 8:23 Ilia: I’m planning to attend a training camp. It lasts for five days and is very intense: 2-3 hours of practice before lunch, and the same amount after. I have about two months ahead of me, so what can I do best to prepare myself for it? Faking Topspin Serve - 10:48 Chris: What are some ways of faking a topspin serve if you are a shakehand player? I've seen players often fake a topspin serve from a pendulum type serve. Are there other ways? Links in this Episode Secret Tactics for Aussies to Beat China in Table Tennis itTV Streaming 8 Channels  

Last #PQOTD - 1:52 What is your best win? #PQOTD - 3:19 How would you describe your playing style? World Championships - 3:40 What do you think of the seeding? Placement vs Power - 6:59 Ilia: I recently changed my tactics from playing with power to playing with placement. But once in an open really, making a placement decision takes time, so I can't make a full swing for a topspin. How can I start playing topspins with placements instead of hits. Glue - 10:06 David: Any substitute for table tennis glue? Forehand Topspin Angle - 11:59 Mohamed: In the forehand topspin against block do we purely brush the back of the ball keeping the start and finish positions and the angle close or the contact is something between hitting and brushing at the same time? Sore Shoulder - 14:15 Steve: I bought my ball collection net and I have been practicing my serves as much as possible. The first day I received it I must have served 1000 balls, but today I noticed that my left shoulder is sore. Yes I'm a lefty, but am I doing something wrong? Sore Shoulder Ten Times - 17:11 Can you say shore shoulder ten times fast? Tournament Coming Up - 17:30 Lukas: So the tournament is in two weeks from today, but I just found out that I'm able to compete in another tournament the week after! Should I sign up for that tournament too, or should I just play in the first one? Also, do you have any tips? Links in this Episode Alois vs Italy ITTF Seedings Doubles Seeding Description Forehand Topspin Against Block Forehand Topspin Variations  

Huge Update from Brock - 0:57 I played with the Tall Guy today......It was a gigantic battle between us and I have never in my life been sweating that much before...but in the end...... I WON !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where have we been? - 1:39 Bendigo commentary & coaching and Alice Springs. 2015 World Championships - 8:21 We discuss the seeds for the upcoming World Championships Last #PQOTD - 13:40 Are choppers making a comeback? #PQOTD - 15:25 What is your best win? Playing Fast Opponent - 15:47 Osman: Hi, I’ve an opponent who is very fast. I mean his technique is not very good but his responses are very fast. So I cant find enough time to answer it. He plays simple but very fast. What can i do for him. What kind of techniques should i use? Returning Banana Flick - 17:49 Jeremy: Hi Alois I had extreme difficulties in returning a spinny backhand sidespin flick after my serve.I will need your advice in how returning properly the backhand sidespin flick with my backhand. After a Topspin Against Backspin - 20:54 Romeo: After I topspin a backspin ball, should I jump back once, where I can topspin a block, or twice, where I can counter-topspin? If I jump back twice, and the opponent blocks the ball, how do I topspin it to them? Smashing Against Backspin - 24:07 Brock: What happens if I tries to do a normal smash on a heavy backspin or topspin? Looping Balls Below the Table - 25:15 Brock: Hey Pingskills do you know how to loop when the ball is low below the table with both sidespin and backspin on it? should I do the same position anyway? Playing an Aggressive Attacker - 26:15 Brock: Do you know some tips against an agressive, powerful attacker with scary forehands and backhands? I try the forehand push but he always do a forehand flick and if it's long he does a forehand topspin, what should I do against this sort of game? Links in this Episode Oceania Cup 2015 World Championships Forehand Followup Looping Below the Table Playing an Attacking Looper Playing a Blocker  

Yesterday’s #PQOTD - 0:50 What did you do or are you doing for World Table Tennis Day? #PQOTD - 2:49 Are choppers making a comeback? Slow Topspin Finish - 3:09 Ilia: I’ve noticed that when I play a fast topspin against a push, I finish near my head. When I play a slow spinny topspin I finish halfway, at my shoulder level. With this shortened stroke I can hit balls consistently. Should I try to fix this? Chopping Low with Long Pimples - 4:39 Nikola: I’m having some trouble chopping the ball low over the net with my long pimples. Sometimes it goes low but occaisonaly it goes a bit higher and my opponent is able to smash the ball. Do you have any tips on how to get the ball lower over the net? Ball Past End Line - 6:30 Aaron: Say your opponent hits a high backspin lob. The ball crosses your end line when it is high in the air, but then starts drifting back and looks like it will bounce on your side of the table. Can you stop the rally to point out that this has occurred? Red or Black - 9:15 Jack: Whats the best side to do while serving, the black side or the red side? Starting Serious Training - 10:38 Brock: I have start practise really serious and way more intense training with a special coach, I practise 6 days a week in 3-4 hours and I think with this training I am sure I can beat the Tall Guy next week ;) I started this last week, I want to beat him ! ! Returning a Fast Backspin Serve - 12:36 Ilya: I struggle with a fast backspin serve to my backhand. When I'm trying to topspin it with my backhand, I almost have no time to make a full swing and rotate my body. Should I keep trying the full motion, or shorten it, like a topspin flick? Penhold Chopping - 14:08 Daniel: As a penholder I've been playing unconventionally-chopping &more side spins.Some say I am giving up my superior power/fast advantage.While it does work am I really breaking the mold by doing this?(& Jeff whats taking over your face-Alois, school him please. Tactics Against a Left Hander with a Good Forehand - 15:43 Quentin: Hey guys are their any good tactics that i can use against a left hander with a very fast powerful forehand and decent backhand. Links in this Episode Slow Spinny Topspin Long Pimple Attack Against Backspin Options Against a Long Backspin Serve Alois Commenting on the ITTF World Junior Circuit Australian Open  

Previous #PQOTD  - 2:20 Who would win an arm wrestle between Jeff and Alois? #PQOTD - 2:48 What did you do or are you doing for World Table Tennis Day? Technique Tuesday - 3:46 Topspin to topspin Handle Shapes - 7:12 Muhammad: I have heard of grips I have heared flared amnatonic or straight what is the best one? Foot Stamping - 8:47 Ashish: I had this in mind for a long time that why do most of the top players bang their foot while having contact with the ball on serve? Forehand against Defenders - 11:22 Devin: I have been working on my forehand topspin and other strokes, but my opponent seems to just keep getting it back on the table. Do you have any tips for me on getting the point against really good defensive players? Good Days Will Come - 13:44 Daniel: Hey Guy, even though I get beaten since you recommended joining a club. I've used your tips to beat a decent player.First one since Jan. I just wanted to thank Alois for the Better Days Will Come encouragement.Keep up the good work so I can win more! Links in this Episode Topspin Against Topspin World Table Tennis Day iTTV Forehand Topspin off Backspin Playing a Defensive Chopper  

Yesterday’s #PQOTD - 1:20 What is the peak age for Table Tennis? #PQOTD - 4:29 Who would win an arm wrestle between Jeff and Alois? Throwback Thursday - 4:55 The most important skill in table tennis Your Height - 7:56 Brock: How tall are you? I guess you're like 5'10 or something like that? Serves for 3rd Ball Attack - 8:50 Kyriakos: I was trying to execute the 3rd ball attack tactic but couldn't get the response i wanted from my opponent to attack the ball so could you point out some good serve variations that i can use to execute this tactic.Thanks in advance. Attacking Push - 11:43 Mat: I know that you alway insist push is a defensive stroke, but I find putting more spin and doing in a finer and quicker contact and aiming for the corner could win some easy points. Pls tell me how to do it, and how to defend it. Short Topspin Serve - 15:07 Christian: Can you please tell me how can i pull off a short topspin serve, that i see most pro players do? it looks really confusing. Multiball - 19:34 Frendy: There's a coach said that multi ball is only useful for beginners and useless for pros. He said that it's better to practice with only one ball. What do you think about it? If it's useful, how much frequency should I practice with multi ball? Normal to Antispin - 21:11 Valentin: Hey there, I recently did some drills with a partner but she had forgotten her racket and had to use an old one.I struggled a bit as the ball was going in the net.So can a really old inverted rubber that is worn out work as an antispin rubber? Weird. Favourite Brand for Table Tennis Balls - 25:08 Valentin: What is your favourite brand of table tennis balls? *will be waiting for the review of the new rubbers, Alois* :D Links in this Episode The Most Important Skill in Table Tennis Third Ball Tips Backhand Push The Push in Detail Keeping the Ball Low Serving Secrets Course Don't Use a Plain Topspin Serve How to do a Short Fast Serve Mulitball Course  

Yesterday’s #PQOTD - 1:02 Do you like playing against long pimples? #PQOTD - 2:24 What is the peak age for Table Tennis? Mima Ito and He Zhiwen Strong Players - 3:40 Brock: Hey PingSkills I have a HUGE problem!! I met a huge player today, He's 6'9 and close to 400 pounds and he looks like a Bodybuilder and he trains Strongman training but his strokes are really powerful and fast because he has HUGE and Powerful arms, Tips? How Long Have You Known Each Other? - 5:16 Daniel: Look at you guys together and all. Love it! I wondered- do you guys live far from each other? How long have you know each other? What are your professions outside of PingSkills? Improving My Backhand Block - 7:01 Brock: My problem with my backhand has improved but I have a trouble to block fast smashes into my backhand area, I'm a good blocker on my forehand but I often miss when it's my backhand, Have you some tricks and tips I can try? Arm Wrestle - 8:58 Brock: Who would win in an Arm Wrestling between you two? Do you think you can show us tomorrow on the show? Antispin, & Fast or Slow Tables - 9:53 Valentin: Hi there, great to see you together. Can you explain the effects of the anti spin rubbers. Also, is a slow or fast table actually a thing? What are some characteristics to look for when buying a table? Thanks! Also , get well, Jeff! Ma Long Forehand - 13:06 Tam: Hi PingSkills, What are the key components to have a forehand like Ma Long? Hitting the Wood - 15:28 Vincent: Sometimes when I hit the ball I can hear it  hit the wood. Does this mean that I have to get thicker or harder rubber? Training v Matches - 16:50 Wilson: I’ve been practicing the same the routine, mainly footwork and 3rd ball attacks. During the practice, I can execute the moves perfectly, but I could not perform the same way during tournaments. Do you have any suggestions I can try out? Pushing with Plastic - 20:06 Girish: I’m not comfortable with plastic ball. My topspin is very good. Push is difficult with plastic ball? Solo Mulitball - 21:11 Valentin: Hi again, Somebody showed me a way to practice alone.It's basically multiball but without having the ball fed to me by another person/robot.What I do is just drop the ball on the table with one hand and then execute the stroke.Do you think that's ok? Links in this Episode Playing Against Long Pimples Backhand Block Effects of Rubbers Advanced Forehand Topspin Effective Training Practicing Alone  

Previous #PQOTD - 1:33 Do you like playing in cold or hot weather better? #PQOTD - 4:01 Do you like playing against long pimples? ITTF Tournament Wrap Up - 4:20 We talk about results from the 2015 Spanish Open. Technique Tuesday - 9:16 Forehand Finish Position - Make sure you get it right! Too Much Spin - 11:24 Brock: I played with an experienced player and the problem is that he does really really spinny spins, no matter how fast action I do on the contact point it just goes into the net. Help Me! Backhand Flick Contact - 13:05 Ilia: Learning the topspin backhand flick and I'm finding it to be a difficult shot. I noticed that it is easier to lift backspin and nospin balls if I contact the ball with the very tip of my racket. Should I keep trying to hit the ball with the tip? Flick with CPen - 14:57 Yunge: How do you forehand and backhand flick using CPen. Topspin v Backspin - 17:00 Khalid: I have a problem with topspin vs backspin. Out of 10 backspin balls in a gameI can only return 5 or 3 with topspin. Some say my rubber is too hard. I have tried vega pro, tenergy 05, tenergy 80. All of them don't make me satisfied. Sponsorship - 19:20 Valentin: I was wondering , is it possible and if it is , how can one get sponsored by a table tennis company? Use of the Wrist - 20:45 Maeen: Not in spin, in a flat rally, is it better to move your wrist through hitting ball especially on back hand or not? Links in this Episode 2015 Spanish Open Results itTV The Finish Position Forehand Topspin Against Backspin Forehand Flick Backhand Flick