Ask The Coach Show #107 - Ma Long’s Forehand




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Summary: <h4>Yesterday’s #PQOTD - 1:02</h4> <p>Do you like playing against long pimples?</p> <h4>#PQOTD - 2:24</h4> <p>What is the peak age for Table Tennis? Mima Ito and He Zhiwen</p> <h4>Strong Players - 3:40</h4> <p>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?</p> <h4>How Long Have You Known Each Other? - 5:16</h4> <p>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?</p> <h4>Improving My Backhand Block - 7:01</h4> <p>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?</p> <h4>Arm Wrestle - 8:58</h4> <p>Brock: Who would win in an Arm Wrestling between you two? Do you think you can show us tomorrow on the show?</p> <h4>Antispin, &amp; Fast or Slow Tables - 9:53</h4> <p>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!</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/ma-long-forehand-2/">Ma Long Forehand</a> - 13:06</h4> <p>Tam: Hi PingSkills, What are the key components to have a forehand like Ma Long?</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/ball-hits-the-wood/">Hitting the Wood</a> - 15:28</h4> <p>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?</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/training-vs-real-match/">Training v Matches</a> - 16:50</h4> <p>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?</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/how-to-play-with-plastic-ball/">Pushing with Plastic</a> - 20:06</h4> <p>Girish: I’m not comfortable with plastic ball. My topspin is very good. Push is difficult with plastic ball?</p> <h4>Solo Mulitball - 21:11</h4> <p>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?</p> <h4>Links in this Episode</h4> <p><a href="/table-tennis/match-strategy/playing-against-long-pimples/">Playing Against Long Pimples</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/backhand-block/">Backhand Block</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/equipment-lessons/effects-of-rubbers/">Effects of Rubbers</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/strokes-and-technique/advanced-forehand-topspin/">Advanced Forehand Topspin</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/sports-psychology/effective-training/">Effective Training</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/training-secrets/practicing-alone/">Practicing Alone</a></p> <p> </p>