Ask The Coach Show #77 - Overcoming Nerves




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Summary: <h4>Yesterdays #PQOTD - 1:01</h4> <p>In how many countries is Table Tennis played?</p> <h4>#PQOTD - 4:23</h4> <p>What are the critical factors that make the Chinese better?</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/psychological-problems/">Question 1</a> - 4:59</h4> <p>Matt:  I get nervous during matches. My arm feels very nervous , as if it's almost shaking. This doesn't help my shots as they start to miss. I am an attacker. But sometimes I am too sacred to attack. How can I stop these problems?</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/mental-routines-and-game-plan/">Question 2</a> - 9:39</h4> <p>Dieter: Last session our coach taught us the mental device of discharge-relax-recharge between every two points. I was focussing less on tactical plan. It was hard completing this routine against players who served immediately. Is it worth developing this?</p> <h4>Question 3 - 14:57</h4> <p>NickyT: I am a beginner and I am trying to learn how to return side spin serves. What tips can you give me?</p> <h4>Question 4 - 18:03</h4> <p>Christopher: I have recently started a small table tennis club (4 tables). What are some good ways to attract people to the club? Any other nuggets of wisdom to help with the initial phase?</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/training-8/">Question 5</a> - 22:20</h4> <p>Dakota: Do you think there is a limit to how far reading and watching videos can take you? I have put in countless hours of reading up on the many aspects of the game and watching videos.</p> <h4> <a href="/table-tennis-forum/minimum-thickness-for-topspin-mark-v/">Question 6</a> - 23:53</h4> <p>Thomas: I am 52 years old and a beginner ((obviously a very rare  and unusual species :-)  ): According to your experience...what is the MINIMUM thickness of sponge of Mark V that you would recommend to learn with?</p> <h4>Links in this Episode</h4> <p><a href="/table-tennis/sports-psychology/">Sports Psychology Videos</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/master-classes/pre-point-routine/">Developing a Pre-Point Routine</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/receiving-secrets/">Receiving Secrets Videos</a></p> <p><a href="/table-tennis/equipment-lessons/choosing-a-table-tennis-bat/">Choosing a Table Tennis Bat</a></p> <p> </p>