Summary: <h4>This Day in History - 3:36</h4> <p>Carl Benz</p> <h4>Drill of the Week - 4:50</h4> <p>Backhand, Backhand Footwork</p> <h4> <a href="https://www.pingskills.com/table-tennis-forum/backhand-sidespin-flick-footwork/">Footwork for Banana Flick</a> - 6:33</h4> <p>Marcin: For the Backhand Sidespin flick I noticed that straightening up my body, instead of staying low works better. I get better results in consistency. Should I experiment with it more or leave it and keep staying low during this stroke?</p> <h4>Last #PQOTD - 9:58</h4> <p>What is the hardest shot in Table Tennis?</p> <h4>#PQOTD - 12:40</h4> <p>In which decade was Table Tennis more watchable... 1950s, 1970s, 1990s or now?</p> <h4>Difficult Shot - 13:20</h4> <p>Mike: Hi guys! Thanks for the side under return info, I will try it. Here is another, my opponent attempts a slower loop, he hits the net a lot, I have time to hit the ball but with all that spin, it causes an error. How can I return that freakish shot? :)</p> <h4>ITTF Star Awards - 16:13</h4> <p>Get Your Vote In!</p> <h4>Changing Tactics Mid-Game - 18:33</h4> <p>Ilia: Suppose that I find a plan that works greatly against the opponent and win a game with it. But in the middle of the next game, he adjusts, and I feel lost and anxious & don't know what to do. How to handle this from the mental point of view?</p> <h4> <a href="https://www.pingskills.com/table-tennis-forum/forced-to-change-broken-rubbers/">Rubber Check</a> - 21:34</h4> <p>Eugene: An umpire will check your bat before a match. If there is some damage they will ask you to change it. Why is this in the rules? Do you think the rule should be changed?</p> <h4> <a href="https://www.pingskills.com/table-tennis-forum/does-the-grip-i-use-affect-my-gamplay/">Varying Grip</a> - 24:25</h4> <p>Martinand: is it possible to post photos of different grip?</p> <h4> <a href="https://www.pingskills.com/table-tennis-forum/adding-some-topspin-into-counter-hit/">Adding Spin to Counterhit</a> - 28:30</h4> <p>Ittipat: Is it true that every time I do forehand or backhand counter hit, I should add some top spin into it? My coach said my backhand counter hit lacks power and control. Please help</p> <h4>Links in this Episode</h4> <p><a href="http://www.michaelcarr-gregg.com.au/">Dr Michael Car-Gregg</a></p> <p><a href="/TSRDrills.pdf">Training Drills PDF</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/backhand-sidespin-flick/">Backhand Sidespin Flick</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ittfstarawards.com/">ITTF Star Awards</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/sports-psychology/">Sports Psychology Course</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/shakehand-and-penhold-grip/">How To Hold a Table Tennis Bat</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/forehand-counterhit/">Forehand Counterhit</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/backhand-counterhit/">Backhand Counterhit</a></p>
