Ask The Coach Show | Table Tennis

Space Shuttle Enterprise - 1:37 This day in history 1977 Last #PQOTD - 2:46 Do you Boost? #PQOTD - 6:09 Will Zhu Yuling win the 2016 Olympic Women's singles? Coaching via Phone - 6:39 Can a player be on the phone to receive additional advice during sets? Technique Tuesday - 11:06 Dropshot off a lob Ai-Chan at the China Open - 13:53 Noel: Oh no! How can I forget...Ai-chan! Ai-chan!, Ai-chan!. What a comeback ! She is phenominal! Doubles Tactics - 16:18 Noel: Hello Alois and Jeff! I often play alot of doubles at the Rec. center. How important is talking about strategy with you partner? And what strategies are the best? BTW, Ma Long and Yuya Oshima, really awesome match! Ma Long putting the hammer down. Improving Game Play - 19:41 Michael: I feel as if I'm running around in circles.. I've been training everyday for 4.5 hrs.. but I feel as if I haven't made any progress.. my rating has in fact gone down significantly.. is there any way that I can learn to benefit from my practice? JPen Backhand Smash - 23:52 Bennett: I play with the jpen blade but curl my finger for cpen grip. If I do not have time to get around the ball how can I do a backhand smash with traditional backhand. Thinner Sponge Durability and Spin - 25:41 Lajos: Does thinner sponged rubber wear out more quickly? I am thinking of buying Calibra LT max, it has outstanding durability but a bit springy for me. For more control I am thinking of a thinner one but I am afraid of losing spin and durability. Playing Higher Rated Players - 27:36  Mike: I am playing in a handicap event where players start on different scores and play one game up to 51. Do you have any tactics for playing players rated much higher? Brushing Contact - 31:23 Luke: What is meant by brush contact when looping? I think of a thin topsheet contact but the ball makes a squeak noise and falls off the racket. Thus I'm more of a drive looper. What does brush mean? Equipment: tibhar evolution mx-p usatt:1800 Links in this Episode Drop Shot off a Lob China Open Results Doubles Strategy - for premium members Backhand Smash Match Drills - for premium members Forehand Topspin and Brushing Contact  

China Open Results - 2:38 Ma Long is Unstoppable Last #PQOTD - 7:47 Who will win the China Open Men’s and Women’s singles? #PQOTD - 8:39 Do you Boost? Service Rule Discussion - 9:05 Should the service rule be changed? In and Out - 14:21 Ilia: Footwork drills that I've seen so far focus solely on lateral movement. But sometimes an attacking player needs to move in and out. What are the best drills to practice this movement with attacking strokes? Speed on Serves - 16:30 David: When performing a serve are you trying to make it with the maximum speed you’re able to produce with your arm +wrist or are you holding back since its not really worth it risk reward wise? I'm still learning and if I try to go really fast I miss. New Table or New Robot? - 18:52 Mike: I really enjoy your website and the lessons. Thank you for helping me become a better player. I have a very inexpensive table and inexpensive robot. Which should I upgrade first? Should I buy a new robot (cost about $600) or table ($600). Blade Maintenance - 20:22 Chris: I've spent about $250 for a Butterfly Innerforce ZLF blade. I've used it for almost a year now. I was now curious. After spending so much on a blade is there any significance or significant difference with the newer blades? Any tips on maintenance? Getting Back After 3 Months - 23:20 Loong: I haven't played table tennis for 3-4 months, do you have a training method for me to recovery? Links in this Episode China Open Results PingPod #42 - Change the Service Rule  

China Open - 0:55 We talk about how good the field is for the China Open Last #PQOTD - 4:21 Who is the best server that you have played? #PQOTD - 6:40 Who will win the China Open Men’s and Women’s singles? This Day in History - 7:06 Alois struggles to find an interesting fact. Tall Guy Update - 8:01 Brock: Hey PingSkills, I met my former rival the Tall Guy in a small tournament today and I beat him with 2-1 in matches, Match 1: 21 - 10, Match 2: 18 - 21, Match 3: 21 - 12. I feel unstoppable now ! ! ! Develop Counterloop or Short Game? - 8:40 Ilia: For an intermediate player, is it worth to learn and practice backhand counterloop? Or it is better to rely on pivoting and spend practice time on something else, like footwoork or short game? Forehand Blocking - 10:00 Hao: When my opponent loops the ball to my centre or left, I would block it with my backhand. But when my opponent loops the ball to my right i would have problem blocking as the ball is too fast for me to block. what should i do? Playing Too Safe - 13:14 Chris: I tend to play it safe too often and don't take as many chances as i like. Too often i feel like i fear that i'll make an aggressive shot and i'll miss the table or it'll hit the net. What can one do to mentally get over that? Waldner’s Lack of Movement - 17:41 Reynel: Why doesn't JO move much in the game. This is what JO said that I’m curious about JO: I want to save my energy for the important balls, I am standing where the ball comes, that's why I don't have to move. I can read the game. Should i follow him? Hitting with the Hand - 21:03 Ahmed: If the ball touch my playing hand, will I lose the point? Cricket and Recovering from a Big Set Back - 22:14 Alois talks about England flogging Australia in the cricket and answers Nigel's question. Links in this Episode 2015 China Open Watch the China Open on itTV Forehand Block The Push in Detail - for premium members 

This Day in History - 1:45 Atomic Bomb and Lucille Ball Last #PQOTD - 4:10 What is bigger, the World Championships or Olympic Games for Table Tennis? #PQOTD - 6:15 Who is the best server that you have played? Throwback Thursday - 9:44 Practicing Alone Match Strategy Against Long Pimples - 10:17 Mike D: Hi guys! What is the best way to play against a player who blocks a lot with long pips on the backhand side, and has very good serves? Zig Zag Serve - 13:54 Aryaman: Is it really possible to execute a zig zag serve? Stop the 3rd Ball - 17:22 Dakota: I play a guy who at least 80% of the time will attempt to win the point on the third ball. He will attempt to attack both flicks and pushes. I usually tend to push long to backhand or wide to forehand. Should I try to really practice my short push? Smoothing the Edges - 20:25 Bennett: Since it is more aerodynamic for something to have a smoothed edge instead of a flat edge like a square. Is it allowed for a racket to be smoothed near the edges for people who use their loop a lot. If it is allowed, do you think it is worth it? Returning Fast Balls - 21:57 Johnny: I have a problem returning fast attacks. I don't have a problem if they attack to where I expect or prepare to return. But sometimes I just can't get to those unexpected attacks. Should I just watch the ball closely and react, or can I predict? Links in this Episode Practicing Alone Bounce by Matthew Syed Playing Against Long Pimples - for premium members The Forehand Push The Push in Detail - for premium members Improving Your Reflexes - for premium members  

On This Day - 1:00 Rio Olympic Games are in 1 Year plus other exciting events Singapore - 2:05 Chee: Do you know that this Sunday is Singapore's 50th birthday? Last #PQOTD - 2:30 Do you use multi-ball for your training? #PQOTD - 6:40 What is bigger, the World Championships or Olympic Games for Table Tennis? Hitting A Flatter Forehand - 7:17 Noel: Hello and welcome back coaches! I am creating some bad habits that I would like to fix. It seems that every ball I want to topspin, I brush it to vertical and not flat enough for speed. How can I hit more flatter? Shoulder Troubles - 9:51 Noel: One more question, gentlemen. What do you do for an aching shoulder? I've been playing lots of table tennis and it's taking it's making my shoulder hurt. Should stop for a week or two? How To Do a Dead Ball Chop - 11:34 Hao: I would like to ask what we should do when we are chopping in order to create a no spin ball. Many Thanks! Practice Mindset - 13:03 Dakota:  After 8 matches at my first USTTA tournament, I have been able to let go of my desire to win practice matches. do you think that having a greater desire to win practice matches over the desire to improve inhibits people from getting better? Backspin Smash - 16:50 Jared: I recently played an opponent who would smash high balls with backspin/sidespin by pulling is racket down on the ball while smashing. As i have never played against this before it was extremely difficult to adjust to. What do you recommend? Favourite Serves - 19:33 Chee: Jeff and Alois, what serve would you use last time when you were in competitions? Links in this Episode Multiball Course Forehand Topspin Against Block Forehand Chop Forehand Smash Pendulum Serve - for premium members High Toss Serve - for premium members Alois in Action with the High Toss Serve

Last #PQOTD - 1:51 Is maths ability related to Table Tennis? #PQOTD - 4:26  Do you use multi-ball for your training? Technique Tuesday - 4:49 Forehand Block Block or Counterhit - 9:27 Mike D: There are times where I love to counter hit the ball against a slower loop. Sometimes I block but my coach says to only use the block against players who are rated 1500-1800 in the US. Should I just block or do both depending upon the situation? Video Games - 11:49 Brock: Hey PingSkills, I know that you maybe don't know this but do you know if there is any Table Tennis Video Games? Tournament Victory - 12:46 Brock: I had my 5th tournament and I won the entire tournament and I'm proud :) Playing Counter Attackers - 13:12 Ilia: I recently went to a tournament, where I played lots of kids that didn't have a strong attack against backspin, but they all had a blazing forehand counterloop. I often found myself blocking all their counterloops and trying to take a breathe. Fear of Backhand - 15:50 Lakshya: I have a problem when i am play in ranking tournaments i fear to play backhand stroke. How do i face my fear? Long Fast Spin Serve - 19:08 Tushar: I know how to do long and fast serve but is their any way to do long spiny serve. Returning Heavy Backspin - 21:42 Kaustubh: What is the best way to return a ball with heavy backspin on it? Smashing High Sidespin Ball - 23:11 Brock: Do you have a tip to counter a very high ball that has sidespin on it, It's maybe a 2- 3 m high ball and when it bounce it goes to the side and I miss, do you know a tip to control that ball ? Links in this Episode Forehand Block Wii Sports Table Tennis How to Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin Sports Psychology Course Forehand Topspin Against Backspin Long Fast Serve with Lots of Backspin - for premium members Fast Serve Down the Line Forehand Smash  

Tournament Wrap Up - 4:53 ITTF World Tour, Pyongyang Open Last #PQOTD - 7:43 What was the biggest factor that made you start playing Table Tennis? #PQOTD - 10:16 Is maths ability related to Table Tennis? Generating Heavy Backspin - 10:58 Mike D: Hi guys, welcome back :) I try to vary speed and spin on my chops during a rally, but at times I feel that heavy back spin would help me more in certain situations. How do I put heavy back spin on the ball during a match? Aussies Need Help - 13:20 Nigel: Enjoyed seeing England blitz the Australian cricket team here in the UK and it made me wonder if some table tennis coaching could help them read the spin and direction better. Perhaps some mental preparation would help also. Right Foot Forward for Short Ball - 14:52 Marcin: Why it is so important for the right-hander forehand push/flick, as answer to a short ball, to put the right foot forward underneath the table? Instead if i go in with the Left foot, it feels as if i have more range where to place the ball. why? Blocking Accuracy - 16:37 Siva: During the match, my topspin is around 60-70% accurate but when my opponent hits topspin, mostly I’ll miss the block. Even if I block, ball will go outside or will go to net. I tried to focus on the ball all time, but still I can’t get the confidence Thin Contact - 19:40 David: I'm a beginner , I saw a few videos on the loop on youtube but when I try it the balls goes really far of the table, any tips or drills on how I can practice thin contact? Serving Wide - 22:57 Sasha: I want to get my side spin more wide, something like He Zhe Wen. I have seen that video, and, whenever I try to serve I hit the ball with the edge of my blade, because I can't hit it on the side. What should be my blade angle and swing be? Links in this Episode 2015 Pyongyang Open Backhand Push Backhand Block Forehand Flick - Using your right foot. He Zhi Wen's Serve Aussies lose to England in the 3rd Ashes Test

Last #PQOTD - 1:46 Who do you want to see win the Pan American Games? Pan American Games - 3:10 We discuss the tournament so far. #PQOTD - 5:30 What was the biggest factor that made you start playing Table Tennis? Drill of the Week - 7:41 On Table Warm Up Returning Sidespin Topspin Shots - 8:05 Johnny: I've recently played some players capable of executing sidespin topspin attacks. I've almost never played players that can execute this stroke well, so I had lots of trouble returning this stroke. Most of the times I would entirely miss the ball. Many Serves - 11:27 Yazid: Hi Alois, is it good to learn many serves? Watching the Logo - 13:53 Ilia: Some players claim that they can judge the spin on service receive by watching the logo. Recently I tried to spot those annoying no-spin serves by watching if the logo is visible. But I found that staring at the logo takes too much focus. Links in this Episode Jeff's Twitter Alois' Twitter Pan American Games High Toss Serve - for premium members  

This Day in History - 1:09 Robin Williams was born What Happens When a Ball Breaks? - 2:25 Mark Taylor: What happens if a ball breaks during a rally? I recently lost 2 points in my pennant match after the ball broke. Technique Tuesday - 5:47 Correcting Errors Last #PQOTD - 7:34 What is the coldest temperature you have played Table Tennis in? #PQOTD - 10:11 Who do you want to see win the Pan American Games? Relax - 10:39 Mike D: Hi guys! When I try to loop a long ball with a lot of back spin, my arm tenses up. Many times I able to loop it over the net, winning points against various players. But when my arm is more relaxed, I have trouble looping the ball. How can I correct this? What is a Punch Stroke? - 13:54 Noel: Hello Coaches: Is a punch a fast counter drive? Or is it more like a flick? BTW, I noticed my legs are getting stronger, and my strokes are more powerful. Trying to stay low! Premium videos helping alot. Thanks. Sweat on Rubber - 16:32 Amr: Hi when I am training some drops of sweat get on rubbers and when I try to get rid of them with my hand rubbers became sweaty and the grip is removed because of sweat on rubbers how i solve this problem? What To Do In a Competition - 18:34 Chee: My coach is going to make me have a competition with my team mates next month to get me ready for next year's competition.Can you give me some suggestions what to do when i start out in the competition? Forehand Angle - 20:11 Ugo: When committing to a forehand loop return is it sufficient to keep the bat vertical when driving the ball from under the table with a brushing technique . If the opponent chops with heavy backspin, is it the power or the vertical swing and bat angle? When Should I Play Tournaments - 23:18 Bennett: I have been playing seriously for about 6 months and I was wanting to know when I should go to a tournament. I'm not too worried about my rating and I am mostly doing it for the enjoyment of the game. Help Learning the Reverse Pendulum Serve - 24:39 Hello, I am having problems with learning the reverse pendulum serve. I either just push the ball from underneath or I just do the motion but the serve doesn't go over the net. My racket has 11-12/12 spin and 12/12 speed with hard rubber. Change Game For Smaller Areas - 26:12 Romeo: I am a player that likes to play forehands away from the table. I usually win against my opponents because of my spinny topspins. If I was required to play in small space should I start being a blocker or hitter just in case? Time in Melbourne - 27:12 Chee: What is the time now in Melbourne? I am a bit of curious of the time difference between australia and Singapore. Football - 27:31 Are you interested in football i mean soccer? Losing Points in a Row - 29:25 So I won my first tournament! I really have you guys to thank for a lot of that. I noticed that I have trouble when my opponent gets a few points in a row. How could I simulate these situations in my training? Also, when should I back up from the table? When to Smash - 31:04 Is it better to brush the ball heard on top of the table when its higher or hitting flat? Links in this Episode Correcting Errors Table Tennis on Ice

20th July 1969 - 1:00 Neil Armstrong walks on the Moon Pan American Games, Toronto - 2:08 Regional Games are a great opportunity to see different players in action Last #PQOTD - 5:01 What is your favourite Football Team? #PQOTD - 7:02 What is the coldest temperature you have played Table Tennis in? Robot Balls - 7:23 Jeff M: I would like to start using my TT robot, but the manual says I should put balls into lukewarm water to minimise the chance of it clogging up the robot. Is it necessary? Can I just use a wet cloth to wipe each ball before I put them into the basket? Relaxation Whilst Playing - 9:59 Romeo: I have seen you guys talk about not tensing your arm during a stroke, but what about the body? Should we relax our feet too? Or should they be tensed? Ideal Serve Against a Chopper - 10:13 Jared: I was wondering what is the ideal service placement, speed and spin to use against choppers. Patience - 11:22 Shaant: Now, I am more kind of an attacking player. In a regular game, I will only attack. My opponent can always chop and chop and chop, but I run out of patience. Can you please tell me what to do? What to do so that I don't run out of patience? Club Websites - 13:34 Since Alois is gone and my pingskills clubmate needs advice, let's do a one-time Ask The Webmaster segment. What information and general stuff should a club website contain? Links in this Episode Pan American Games Playing a Defensive Chopper - for premium members Feliks Zemdegs 2015 Rubik's Cube World Championships Results

Last #PQOTD - 1:53 What is the most important part of your game? Technique, Tactics, Fitness and Mental? #PQOTD - 6:13 What is your favourite Football Team? Stroke Indecision - 7:18 Noel: Hello Alois & Jeff, sometimes I get caught whether to block or loop the 4th or 5th ball, that indecision gets the ball in the net for me. How can I avoid getting in this situation? Is it a matter of stepping back and start a rally or try to block wide? Improving Table Tennis in the US - 9:44 Mike D: New Premium member here :) Compared to other players around the world, there is a huge gap on the level of play in the United States. How can the US become more competitive with the rest of the world? Best Dancer - 13:21 Noel: Who is a better dancer? Alois or Jeff? Rubber for Plastic Balls - 14:44 Akash: Is mark V rubber is suited for plastic balls? it is because, mark V rubber has least price and comfortable for us, but i can't find that, mark V rubber is suited against plastic balls? Pros Slowing Down - 15:51 Mark: Do you think any pro players would do even better by reining in their game? I see so many points lost just barely missing the edge of the table, but it's hard to say whether a softer shot would just invite a heavier counterattack. Two Coloured Balls - 18:36 Marcin: Two Coloured Balls in Chinese League. I think it was a great Idea for the Sport. Why didnt it work? Pros were, having more information on spin of the Serve for the receiver. So hiding or Disguising were no more a big deal. Longer rallies to watch. Links in the Episode 2015 Rubik's Cube World Championships Slow Spinny Topspin - for premium members Panda Dancing (toward the end of the video) Point of the Century

Last #PQOTD - 2:14 What is the best part of the PingSkills.com site? #PQOTD - 3:56 What is the most important part of your game? Technique, Tactics, Fitness and Mental? Throwback Thursday - 6:11 Pendulum Serve Index Finger position I'm Improving - 8:44 Brock: Hey Pingskills I have improve my blocks a lot now :) Sometimes I surprise my opponents when they topspins the ball and I do a long ball on the other side of the table, I'm getting better :) Attacking Low Ball - 9:25 RB: How can i attack a low long ball? (in Fh or BH). If I block or push my opponent can easily attack. May I use to flick in long ball? How can I do? Attack or continue block? Usually if I want to do a topspin because the ball is low my ball hit net. Topspin Vertical or Horizontal - 12:07 Dakota: With a push that would bounce off the end of the table, if being in position isn't an issue, what is the difference in brushing and arm speed if attempting to topspin the ball while it is still over the table compared to off the end? Receiving Position - 14:46 Nico: how can we choose our receiving positions: left corner, center of the table, close to the table or not? Rotation for Forehand - 16:33 Omkar: I am not able to play Forehand strokes properly. My stance first was to squat a little towards my right hand side and playing defensive. I now stand parallel to table but still find it very awkward to play forehand shots. Please help. Receiving Options of a Short Serve - 18:05 Brock: If someone serve short and low, do you prefer a push or a flick to return? Counterhit Record or Normal Training - 19:12 Brock: Hey! Recently me and a buddy of mine have been trying to set a record for most counterhits :D. Do you think we should try and increase the counterhits we can execute in 1 rally or should I return to my regular training schedule like multiball etc. ? Is it a Great Shot? - 23:51 Brock: I have a great question: You says that the start and finish are important but isn't it good if you do a great forehand topspin without the start and finish position? Links in this Episode Pendulum Serve Index Finger Position PingSkills Vault - Record tactics and training sessions Forehand Topspin Off Backspin Backhand Topspin Off Backspin Receiving Position - for premium members The Finish Position - for premium members

Last #PQOTD - 3:41 How do you take in the Ask the Coach Shows? Blog, Youtube, Facebook or Podcast? #PQOTD - 4:46 What is the best part of the PingSkills.com site? Drill of the Week - 5:11 Switching Dual/Duel Forehand and Backhand Chop - 7:38 Brock: Can you please discuss these two shots? Long Pimples for Modern Defenders - 9:45 Daniel: Why do modern defenders like Joo Sae Hyuk and Chen Wenxing use long pips on the backhand? Are there advantages or disadvantages with using inverted pips rubbers (as opposed to long pips) on the backhand for the modern defender style? Top of the Bounce - 12:08 Chris: If I serve underspin and they recieve with a push long is there a height where you should switch from topspinning as the ball is falling to topspinning at the top of the bounce? Rubber Thickness - 14:40 Amber: I wanted to know what are the differences in terms of 1. spin 2. speed 3. blocking for rubber with 1.8,1.9 and max. Which is recommended for backhand? I do not do lot of backhand topspin. Hiding your Bat - 16:17 Bennett: I know its illegal to hide the ball during the service, but if I’m using two different rubbers, could I hide the bat behind my back right before the serve and as the toss is coming down i reveal my rubber giving my opponent less time to read it? 15,000 Counterhits - 18:28 Brock: Hey, my rival gets better everytime I meet him. He said that him and his buddy did 15.000 counterhits in a row, I think he beat your record Alois :( Links in this Episode Random and Competitive Drills - for premium members Forehand Chop Backhand Chop Forehand Topspin off Backspin Training Drills PDF Consistency Chart  

This Day in History - 1:16 1789 Bastille Day , 1850 - The first public demonstration of ice made by refrigeration is staged at Apalachicola, Florida, USA, by Dr John Gorrie. Last #PQOTD - 2:17 Are there any lessons you have learned from Wimbledon that are relevant to Table Tennis? #PQOTD - 5:55 How do you take in the Ask the Coach Shows? Blog, Youtube, Facebook or Podcast? Technique Tuesday - 6:27 Slow Spinny Topspin Stopping the Attacker - 10:21 Brock: How can I defend myself against an agressive attacker that return all my short ball, I know '' Keep it short'' but I can do it shorter. Help! Differences Between Long Pimples and Short Pimples - 12:39 Mike D: History was made today, New Horizons flies by Pluto giving mankind its closest view ever! Sometimes I play against long pips and short pips players, is there a difference in tactics when trying to win a match between those two and if so, what are they? Banana Flick Footwork - 14:27 Ilia: Hi Alois and Jeff. What is the correct footwork for playing backhand banana flick from the forehand side cross-court (to rightie's forehand)? Backspin, No spin Variation - 16:01 Eugene: How do I get good variation on my back spin and no spin serves? These serves are only effective with good variation especially the no spin or less back spin serve. Plus the sound of the ball is different which is going tell which serve it is. Warm Ups - 18:14 Kourosh: What is the best way to warm up your wrist and shoulder and body in general. I feel some pain in my active wrist and wonder as I have a strong backhand i may have overdone it. Fast Serves - 20:04 Krishan: I was wondering how to serve fast balls to make it hard for the opponent to send it back. How could you improve the speed of your serve? Staying Low Like Zhang Jike - 22:09 Tam: Hi Pingskills how can I stay low all game like zhang jike when I try and do it my legs get tired halfway through which forces me to stand up straight any suggestions? Links in this Episode Slow Spinny Topspin - for premium members Keeping the Ball Low Master Class on Fast Pushing - for premium members Sidespin Backhand Flick Table Tennis Serve Variations Basic Stance

Diversity in Table Tennis - 1:17 We discuss the Pacific Games & World Uni Games Last #PQOTD - 3:05 Who will win the Olympic Games next year? #PQOTD - 4:37 Are there any lessons you have learned from Wimbledon that are relevant to Table Tennis? Movement Before Receiving - 5:51 Mike: Hi guys! When a person waits to receive a serve in tennis, some shuffle their feet, in table tennis, most stay firmly planted till the ball is served. Is standing still a good technique to or moving around a bit before the ball is served? Wrestling - 7:59 Brock: Do you think that you two would be great wrestlers? ;) Pendulum Serve Weight Transfer - 8:29 Frendy: I watched a video of Ma Long doing the pendulum serve. He said that he used his body transfer to do the serve. He focus on the Center Gravity with his left leg following with his body doing a slight thrust after the action. What do you think? Playing Timo Boll - 10:48 Jared: Jeff, I saw that you played Timo Boll in the 2000 olympics and i was wondering what was it like to play him? He is my absolute favorite player in the world with such an amazing and technical game that is so entertaining to watch. Celluloid Balls Ban - 12:46 Pasquale: Hi Alois, im in a training camp in canada for 2 weeks 4 times a day, we only use plastic balls, the coach says celluloid balls will not exist pretty soon, is this true? This Day in History - 14:35 Live Aid happened on this day in history in 1985! Applying Training to Matches - 15:51 Carl: I’m told by my coaches that I need to link my training to my matches and apply everything I learn. This makes me confused because obviously if I train on my forehand topspin, it's simply going to be better in matches, so what does it actually mean? Links in this Episode World University Games 2015 Pacific Games Match Routine Drills - for premium members