Ask The Coach Show | Table Tennis

Monday Tournament Wrap - 2:41 Australian Olympic Qualification and African Olympic qualification Last #PQOTD - 7:23 Who is the best Para Table Tennis player? #PQOTD - 10:07 What is your favourite serve and why? This Day in History - 10:41 George Washington and Steve Irwin Placement in Training - 11:45 Ilia: Hi Alois & Jeff. When should I start to heavily focus my training on placing the ball to wide corners and elbow? How can I make sure that I am ready for that? Shakehand v Penhold - 14:01 Zac: What benefits are there in the "shake hands grip" and the "pencil grip" and in your experience is it hard to get used to playing someone with the opposite grip. Adding More Spin - 17:45 Hao Jun: Hi, I am having the problem of adding more sidespin or backspin to either my pendulum serve or reverse pendulum serve or the backhand serve or the reverse tomahawk serve, and the only serve where I can have the most sidespin is the tomahawk serve. Warm Up Before Tournament Match - 19:44 Carl: With all the incoming tournament activity upcoming for me, a question that popped into my mind was: which of these two situations would be more optimized for a warm up before the tournament starts? Warm up and rest or warm up and play straight away? Links in this Episode 2 Ball Trick Shot Behind the Scenes 52 Week Training Plan Shakehand and Penhold Grips The Power of Practice by Ben Larcombe

Friday Funnies - 0:47 Request for pilots to be brave On This Day - 2:04 Some interesting birthdays! Last #PQOTD - 3:59 Maths or English? #PQOTD - 7:03 Who is the best Para Table Tennis player? Backhand Too Much Sidespin - 8:27 Stuart: My backhand topspin is probably my best shot however when I am away from the table maybe one step behind my receive setup and I really try to rip through one, sometimes I get a lot of unwanted side spin . This normally means it goes long. Serving Strategy - 11:13 Damon: I serve from my backhand side, but they like to stand in the middle, and even slightly on the forehand side. I feel like I should be able to exploit the gap they leave on their backhand side, but they seem to cover it well. Any suggestions? Difficulty Blocking with Faster Rubber - 14:05 Hatem: I recently changed my rubber to a faster one so that I could play a more offensive game. However now I have a problem blocking my opponents fast top spin . I just can't find the right angle on my racket and the right distance from the table. Developing My Backhand - 16:58 Yijan: I can spin very good with my forehand but when it gets to the backhand and I can't spin and miss. Links in this Episode Choosing a Table Tennis Bat Backhand Topspin Curving the Ball on the Backhand Magic Trick by Leon with David Wetherill

#PQOTD - 1:29 Maths or English? Last #PQOTD - 1:53 Should you apologise for a net or an edge? On This Day - 6:32 Yoko Ono and Michelangelo Throwback Thursday - 7:40 Ready position after the Pendulum serve.  Long Pimples for Forehand - 11:18 Mustafa: I feel more comfortable on my backhand side, so with my forehand, I mostly try to block or try to send the ball to the opponents side with straight shots without thinking about spin or loop. Is it ok for me to use long pips on my forehand? Cleaning a Table Tennis Table - 14:06 Doug: What is the best way to clean a table? My new table is a few weeks old and has many ball marks, marks from the bat, etc. I've tried vinegar and water with no luck. Any suggestions? Backhand Counterloop - 16:36 Enoch: I have a problem with my backhand counter loop. It sometimes hits the edge of my bat other times it goes off the table. Do I have to contact the ball with my bat closed or do I have to contact the ball with an open bat and come in and flat hit? Links in this Episode Ready Position After a Pendulum Serve Backhand Block How To Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin

Searching PingSkills and Instagram - 0:46 We've now got a search bar and follow us on Instagram @pingskills This Day in History - 2:26 17th February - Some famous birthdays Last #PQOTD - 4:45 Who is your nemesis? #PQOTD - 6:45 Should you apologise for a net or an edge? Drill of the Week - 7:05 Backhand Footwork Table Tennis Balls and the Backhand Sidespin Flick - 9:54 Spamm20: Can a tt ball get worn out?And any tips how i can make a backhand flick with more side spin? Plastic Balls and Long Pimples - 12:21 Uditi: With the introduction of the plastic ball, what difference would it make while playing against a phantom? Should the waiting time be more or less as compared to the old ball? Sealing your Blade - 14:14 Anibal: Does sealing my blade with varnish enhance the performance in any way, or is it just to protect it? and is it really necessary or not? Using Server's Spin - 17:00 Sai: Can i learn how to use the opponent's spin serve against him. Links in this Episode Backhand Sidespin Flick Receiving Secrets Course Table Tennis Daily Podcast Training Drills PDF Michael Jordan Top 10 Plays Bjorn Borg 1980 Wimbledon Final Match Strategy Against Long Pimples

Last  #PQOTD - 1:42 What gets you frustrated on the table? #PQOTD - 4:59 Who is your nemesis? This Day in History - 5:17 Zhang Jike and John McEnroe Technique Tuesday - 6:46 Physical Warm Up Changing Your Rubber - 10:20 Spamm20: How often should i change my rubbers if i want good results from it?I dont need maximum power, but when should i change it to keep a good level.I am using normal inverted rubbers. Waldner Retires - 12:25 Viktor: What's your thoughts about Jan Ove Waldner officially retired from Table Tennis, for me it's sad and he could play alot more matches if he could. Hitting the Table - 13:13 Ilia: When you trained full time, how often did you hit a table with your racket? I'm currently having a streak: I hit the table three times in last two weeks. Defenders Return of Serve - 14:13 Sasha: When an attacker serves short, should a defender return short or does he have to return long by default. Receiving Position - 16:23 Haroon: Where should you stand when your opponent does his service? close to table or a bit far? help with the smash too. Long Pimple Rubbers - 19:52 Yap: Does the long pimple rubber hate spin like the short pimple rubber and if the long pimple rubber does a topspin stroke off a topspin, will it still have backspin? Returning a Low Backspin Serve - 21:59 Viktor: Do you have a tip?, I have problem against a strong attacker, he does a long and low backspin serve that goes just below the table but when can''t get any power in that position so he he either smash or forehand and backhand topspin, Help me here please Links in this Episode Excessive Ping Pong Celebration Without Music (Adam Bobrow) Waldner's Last League Match Receiving Position - for premium members Hitting a Forehand from Below Table Level

On This Day - 1:15 Thomas Edison Last #PQOTD - 2:10 What are your ideal playing conditions? #PQOTD - 4:17 What gets you frustrated on the table? Throwback Thursday - 4:43 Pre-Point Routine Chinese New Year - 9:07 We missed it the last few shows but Happy Chinese New Year Hitting a Forehand From Below Table Level - 10:39 Spamm20:What should i do when the ball gets almost under the table?For example if the ball gets really long and low and has some backspin on it, it might get almost under the table.But when i try to hit it up i end up hitting the table or nothing at all? Thanks. Arm Strength and Power - 12:23 Viktor: My smashes always gives me points, Many players at school have alot of problem blocking my smashes because I have big arms and strong, fast and hard strokes, I am the only one with that type of muscle mass in the room Does arm strength affect smash power? Training a Left Hander - 14:04 Il: I have one child with left hand .But I am right hand. How I to teach this child to play? Is there any methods with which to make it easier to teach a left handed child? How does the kid imitate me more easily? Only robot training? Stopping a Killer Backhand - 16:23 Jeffrey: My friend has a really nice and consistent serve and tends to get most winning points off me with his backhand flick/smash on the 3rd or 5th ball. Is there any strategic or technical way I can prevent or counter this? Flick or Loop - 20:07 Hatem: I like the backhand flick and I am much more comfortable with it than the backhand loop and though I am still practicing it (especially against short and even medium or long serves). can I use it for an all offensive game instead of the loop? Playing Waldner - 22:13 Viktor: I have heard that Jeff met Waldner years ago, did you have a match against him? How many matches did you lost then Jeff ;) Legends Tour - 22:41 Viktor: When is Legend Tours scheduled to take place this year? Do you think Waldner will sign up for it? Links in this Episode Pre-Point Routine Hitting a Forehand From Below Table Level Legends Tour 2016 Final between Waldner and Persson Backhand Flick Backhand Topspin Against Backspin Match Strategy Course for improving tactics PingSkills Vault for recording tactics  

Monty Hall Problem - 0:50 Would you switch doors? This Day in History - 3:28 Greg Norman is born Drill of the Week - 4:34 Serve... return... catch... Last #PQOTD - 7:12 How do you block out distractions when you are playing? #PQOTD - 14:54 What are your ideal playing conditions? Playing Left Handers - 15:27 Spamm20: How should i play against an left handed player as an right handed player? Your Equipment - 17:46 Spamm20: What rubbers and blades do you use yourself? Topspin Against Spin - 18:13 Invincible: How to smash/ do a top spin when your opponent served with a spin on the ball? I usually hit the net when I try to. Topspin Going Long - 19:34 Jimmy: My forehand topspin smash keeps missing the table a little too long. What is the best way to consistently shorten the distance on this shot? When a ball is hit with a good speed to you, how exactly can you deaden the ball so it doesn't go out? Durability of Balls - 21:24 Hassan: What is the duration of an average table tennis ball? I noticed that there is some sort of powder covering most balls that can't be removed by rubbing it with the hands, however, this powder ensure great amount of spin. Preparing for a Tournament - 23:29 Joshua: Hi guys I have a tournament and i dont think im going to play well because of my FH. It is not consistent in my opinion my BH is much better than my FH.Please help me when my FH works its a really good like my BH do you have any advice for me? Tactics Against a Defensive Player - 26:32 Invincible: How to play against your opponent when you play as an offensive player and he plays as an defensive player all the time and can handle with everything you do? Links in this Episode Monty Hall Problem Try this experiment and see if you can count the number of passes Forehand Topspin Against Block Backhand Block Match Strategy: Playing a Defensive Chopper What to expect at a tournament

On This Day - 0:57 Volleyball and Yodeling Technique Tuesday - 2:50 I Can't Return that smash Last #PQOTD - 5:18 How should you approach training sessions to get the most benefit? #PQOTD - 10:29 How do you block out distractions when you are playing? Sponge Thickness - 11:03 Mike: Back in the day (mid 80's to early 90's) I played with rubber which had 2.5 thickness. Nowadays, the sponges go up to 2.2 or max. If thicker sponges means more speed and spin then why did the sponges get thinner? Growing Taller - 13:23 Viktor: Do you know how I can grow taller? I am 177 cm tall, my mother is 166 cm, my big brother is 179 cm and Dad is 182 cm. Can I increase my height by 5 cm if possible? I turn 16 in march and I want to be taller.Does GH help? But I am not allowed by my Mom. Serving with Short Pips on Forehand - 14:30 Mark: I've decided to try short pips on the forehand. However effective service requires my inverted BH side, and my most practiced serves (tomahawk backspin) are forehand. Is it better to learn and practice backhand serves or add a twiddle to my serves? The Best - 16:43 TomRajMC: What is the best PingSkill? Taking Hand Away When Serving - 18:59 Yap: My opponent always leave their hand up till the last minute when the ball comes down then they move away their hand so I have only a little time to watch the contact of the ball. He did not break the rules as he moved his hand away at the last minute. Staying Low in the Rally - 22:24 Fabio: I struggle keeping the right crouched stance. I start being a bit "jumpy", coming up somehow and stopping to have the more efficient and correct compact stance. Is there any specific physical conditioning that you would suggest? I Still Want To Be Taller - 25:45 Viktor: Does bar hanging make me taller? Links in this Episode I Can't Return That Smash 52 Week Training Plan - for premium members Training Plan Template PDF Training Drills PDF The Most Important Skill in Table Tennis Simplified Rules ITTF Rules The AP Belt for teaching you to stay low

This Day in History - 1:13 Walt Disney Last #PQOTD - 1:52 What is the one piece of Table Tennis advice you always remember? #PQOTD - 4:43 How should you approach training sessions to get the most benefit? Monday Tournament Wrap - 5:08 ITTF Europe Top 16 Cup & Latin American Championships Playing Better Players - 8:06 Spamm20: Often when i play with someone whos better than me, they seem to be really bored.I feel really bad whenever that happens, because i really appreciate it when they play with me, but i dont want to be a burden.Is it just me, or is there an explanation? Speed of Blocking in Training - 9:08 Ilia: When I have an opportunity to practice with better players one thing I notice is when they block for me they add a lot of pace. The result is that even when I make a soft topspin, their block is faster than my loop. It is especially common with kids. Sponge Thickness Effect on Speed - 10:57 Dorian: Does the sponge thickness affects the amount of spin you can put in the ball,or does it just make it go faster ? Long Push Timing - 12:25 Eugene: When long pushing, should I push the ball early off the bounce or late and on top of the ball? Links in this Episode Europe Top 16 Tournament Backhand Push The Push in Detail  

Friday Funnies - 0:47 If a man speaks in the woods and his wife isn't there to hear it, is he still WRONG? This Day in History - 2:07 Deng Yaping was born Last #PQOTD - 3:28 Do you respond better to praise or criticism? #PQOTD - 6:56 What is the one piece of Table Tennis advice you always remember? Training a Young Player - 7:24 Ammar: I want to train my little brother but i don't know how to train him. Can you give me some tips? Spamm20: What is the best way to help my friend improve at table tennis (for examlpe, what is good for training for someone inexperienced or what should i say so that he understands how the technique is done right)? Straight Path for Strokes - 12:49 Carlos: I teach my students to loop with a straight path, but I read many players use curving paths, including some top players. For example, against backspin many players loop with a stroke where the racket curves upward during the swing. What is right? Serving Between the Lines - 15:59 Marv: When serving, do I need to contact the ball between the sides of the table, or can I hit from outside them, as long as I am in back of the end line. Links in this Episode Deng Yaping Strokes & Techniques Course - for teaching players Service Rules Video Samsonov vs Boll 2016 German Open - Samsonov uses the fast serve down the line very effectively

This Day in History - 2:41 Facebook was founded Last #PQOTD - 4:16 Who is better Forrest Gump or Bruce Lee? #PQOTD - 5:45 Do you respond better to praise or criticism? Throwback Thursday - 6:22 Keeping the ball low Learning Swedish - 10:49 Viktor: What do you think about I send 5 Swedish words that you should exercise at 3 weeks? Then come five new words and then 5 new after 3 weeks. I can send Swedish words that you can practice this year. what do you think? Think about and send a private message When to Upgrade Equipment - 12:22 Christian: I wonder when is the right time to upgrade equipment. I was wondering if Stiga Clipper CC with Stiga Royal would be good or too advanced for me. and also I want an RPB rubber . Do you have some recommendation? Struggling with Consistency - 15:47 Keagan: I am lacking quality practice and when I do play I struggle a lot in consistency in all strokes and I sometimes I get frustrated. Is there anything that you can suggest that I can do by myself to help and if slowing down might help? Tracking the Ball During Serve - 20:20 Valerie: I am a beginner and I was wondering how to track the ball during serve. Should I track the ball until I hit it with the bat? When I track it I feel like I am in the wrong position, I need to watch the net and the opponent to have reference points. Robots to Play Matches Against - 23:53 Viktor: Is there a robot that I can play matches against? If so, can I choose a level that fits mine? How Many Balls for Service Practice - 25:09 Spamm20: If i want to train my serve, how many balls should i get so that i can train seriously? Links in this Episode Keeping the Ball Low Video Bruce Lee Ping Pong Forrest Gump Playing Ping Pong Choosing a Table Tennis Bat Practicing Alone Alois' Blog on Table Tennis Robots Tracking the Ball and Anticipation

Drill of the Week - 0:59 Multiball or Robot Drill - One short push where you push it back and then one long push where you make a topspin. Last #PQOTD - 3:22 How do you overcome bad form? #PQOTD - 5:56 Who would win in a game of table tennis? Forrest Gump or Bruce Lee? Thanks to PingSkiller Johan for today's question. This Day in History - 6:59 The day the music died Too Relaxed - 8:18 Mike: Hi guys! When I'm looping with my forehand (I'm a lefty), I try to relax my arm for a better swing but sometimes, I loose my form along the way either my elbow or wrist goes out of whack. How do I find the correct medium so I don't loose form? Who's the Best - 10:32 Viktor: Who would win? Ma Long v Jan Ove Waldner in early 20's ? Learning Swedish - 11:08 Viktor: Is it possible that you could start study Swedish? If so that would be cool :D I know you've passed school a long long long time a go but you please study and learn speak Swedish? PLEASE ALOIS AND JEFF :D Serving with a Purpose - 12:02 Tam: Hi Alois, when I do a sidespin backspin serve to my opponent's forehand they push long into my backhand (im a lefty) and I always spin with my backhand into the net is the pivot better in this situation? and how do you know when to play a pivot? Doubles Return of Serve - 15:57 Arjan: Lately it seems as if my service return gets significantly worse when playing in doubles. I completely miss the ball off to the side or constantly feed them into the net and I ask myself why, why do I stumble even against easy serves? Samsonov v Boll Analysis - 19:32 Abhinav: I think Samsonov troubled Timo with his fast long serve into Timo's backhand throughout the match. What would you do if someone continues to trouble you in one particular spot? Nice Swedish - 23:16 Viktor: You spoke well Alois, Keep practise and next time I want to hear Jeff ;) Speedcubing - 23:29 Viktor: How is it going with the cubes? Or is it too difficult ;) Links in this Episode Training Drills PDF The Day the Music Died Forehand Topspin

This Day in History - 2nd February - 0:47 Groundhog Day Last #PQOTD - 2:06 Should there be an International "Liha" Table Tennis league. #PQOTD - 3:46 How do you overcome bad form? Technique Tuesday - 4:15 Basic Stance  3rd Ball Attack Power - 10:34 Ilia: When I practice 3rd ball attack from my forehand, I can loop the ball with good pace. But when I play 3rd ball attack from anywhere, I cannot "force the pace". I can consistently open-up softly, but feel extremely awkward when I try to add power. Any help? Try Not to Laugh - 13:45 Viktor: I just watched the ''Omonoiadam Hadjivasiliou.'' video and it's hilarious :D You should re-watch it. Flicking Sidespin Serves - 14:21 Tam: Hi Alois should I always flick a sidespin backspin serve with my forehand/backhand and only touch pure backspin serves? Because when I try to touch a sidespin backspin serve it is hard to control most of the time goes high. Blocking Slow Topspins - 17:41 Matthew: am having difficulty with my defence, my offence is good. I can't seem to get better at blocking because my partner doesn't hit fast top spins so I don't block anything. What should I do? If it is possible how do I block a slower hit? Blocking Fast Loops - 19:49 Viktor: How do I block a power loop into my BH area? I have weak backhand and I can return the ball, help. Indoor or Outdoor Table - 21:29 Gaurav: I am planning to buy a table for playing outside but under the canopy and can store it indoors. I have 2 options, one is indoor with regular wood top of 25 mm and the other is outdoor with 12 mm compress wood top. I am confused. Pls advise. Links in this Episode Basic Stance in Table Tennis Is Laughter Infectious? How To Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin Backhand Block Third Ball Tips - for premium members Receiving Options - for premium members

Send Us Your Reverse Backhand Serve In the show we were asked why you don't see the reverse backhand serve. It's a great question and we want to see the reverse backhand serve in action. So get out on the table and film your best reverse backhand serve, upload it to YouTube, and then send us the link via email or by contacting us. Monday Tournament Wrap - 1:09 German Open Last #PQOTD - 7:37 Ma Long or Jan Ove Waldner? #PQOTD - 9:50 Should there be an International "Liha" Table Tennis league. This Day in History - 10:34 Shuttle Columbia Twiddling or Moving - 11:51 Ilia: Sometimes I play with with long pimples on BH. Suppose that the ball goes to my forehand and I want to chop with LPs because my FH rubber is too fast for chopping. What is the best way to do that: twiddle the bat or take a step and use backhand? Hungarian Style - 13:22 Il: I watched Istvan Jonyer. Sometimes he hit the ball with topspin without elbow forearm action. He use only straight arm and wrist. Is it true or am I mistaken? I want to know about this Hungarian style. Reading Spin in the Rally - 16:08 Daniel: How do you know what spin is coming at you so can prepare for it in the middle of a rally? Should you watch the opponent and his or her stroke to anticipate the direction of spin before the shot is even hit? Or should you just watch the ball? Reverse Backhand Serve - 18:34 Marcin: Why is it that you never see a reverse backhand serve. Means moving the hand (right handed player) from right to left. It's easy to do and gives the opposite sidespin to the traditional backhand serve. I did that kind of serves in my schooldays. Returning Power Loops with Long Pimples - 20:26 Ilia: how to return a powerloop with long pips? Links in this Episode Istvan Jonyer in Action Chuang Chih-Yuan Ask a Pro Anything Chuang Chih-Yuan Off the Table Long Pimple Chop Block Backhand Chop Liha Table Tennis with dislikes of the return! Improving Your Reflexes (watching the ball)

Friday Funnies - 0:48 NBA Finals Last #PQOTD - 2:04 Should equipment be standardised? That is, everyone has to use he same type of racket? #PQOTD - 6:35 Ma Long or Jan Ove Waldner? This Day in History - 29th of January - 6:55 Carl Benz Jeff vs Alois - 8:10 Viktor: When were the last time you two played against each other? Who won? I guess Jeff ;) Jan Ove Waldner's Ranking - 8:53 Do you know where Jan Ove Waldner is ranked in the World? Or he isn't because he retired from competition? Practicing Serving Alone - 9:26 Jawad: I wanted to practice those awesome serves you do in the videos. But the problem is I am alone and I do not have the table . So what should I do? I do go to club but I want to practice serve alone at home. Waist Rotation on Forehand - 12:03 Eugene: I have a problem with the waist rotation when lifting a backspin. I can't rotate forwards. It just seems weird. It's normal to rotate forwards on the forehand topspin against block but the backspin just feels very weird. Singles v Doubles Players - 15:25 Rama: I would like to ask you whether a good singles player can always be a good doubles player. What special set of skills would be required to play doubles. If so kindly specify. Links in this Episode Historical Significance of Liha Liha in Action on YouTube Jeff beating Alois Learning to Spin - for premium members Forehand Topspin Against Backspin