Show #229 - 3rd Ball Against Fast Push

8 years ago


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What is Short and Long? - 11:45

Eugene: There is this type of placement I do not understand whether it's short or long. It only bounces once on the opponent side and then fall off the side of the table. But then, the ball is very close the net. Is this a short or a long ball?

3rd Ball Against Fast Push - 14:01

Francisco: I'm having trouble with doing topspin in the third ball attack, I have a good topspin in general, against block and against backspin. My problem is when they push fast to the middle or backhand I don't feel like I have time to get position.

Forearm Movement for Backhand Topspin - 18:27

Il: When you hit backhand topspin against block or light topspin in the ball contact, is there motion forward with forearm starting from elbow?

Chinese Penhold Grip - 20:46

MSMD: If you use a Chinese penhold grip it's always an awkward position how do I properly hold it?

Links in this Episode

Tournament Expectations Master Class

Sports Psychology Course

Backhand Topspin Against Block

Backhand Topspin Against Backspin

2016 ITTF World Championships

How to Hold a Table Tennis Bat