Summary: <h4>Last #PQOTD - 1:33</h4> <p>Who has the better backhand? Ma Long or Wang Hao?</p> <h4>#PQOTD - 3:34</h4> <p>Are the World Tour events a good showcase for Table Tennis?</p> <h4>Technique Tuesday - 4:11</h4> <p>Basic Stance - it's how you can tell a good player from a beginner</p> <h4>Nerves and Fine Motor Skills - 6:56</h4> <p>Feliks Zemdegs tweeted - haha yep nerves and fine motor skills (cubing) aren't the best combination!</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/backhand-topspin-off-backspin-technique/">Backhand Topspin Techniques</a> - 9:30</h4> <p>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.</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/use-of-grip/">Handle Grips</a> - 11:41</h4> <p>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?</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/what-are-ways-to-relax-after-each-point/">Blowing a Big Lead</a> - 14:25</h4> <p>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?</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/paddle-for-robot-practice/">Changing Racket for Practice</a> - 18:44</h4> <p>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.</p> <h4>Links in this Episode</h4> <p><a href="/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/basic-stance/">Basic Stance</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGV0VmS52gI">Feliks Zemdegs World Record Average</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/backhand-topspin-against-backspin/">Backhand Topspin off Backspin</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis-blog/master-class-on-balance/">Matthias' Super Cat</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/sports-psychology/">Sports Psychology Course</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/equipment-lessons/choosing-a-table-tennis-bat/">Choosing a Table Tennis Bat</a></p>
