Show #262 - Developing Unique Serves

7 years ago


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Last #PQOTD - 1:43

Should Fan Zhendong be playing at the Olympics?

#PQOTD - 4:44

How many provincial Chinese players do you think there are that are better than the No.50 player in the World?

Drill of the Week - 5:34

FH topspin to FH and BH block

Persson Coaching Ovtcharov - 8:45

Mike: Hi guys, welcome back! Dimitrij Ovtcharov has a new coach, Jörgen Persson. Do you think Persson who has had his own success against the Chinese of his day can make Ovtcharov more competitive against the Chinese?

Developing Unique Serves - 10:46

SJ: As seen in serves of other International players all have developed their unique serving style like Ma Lin and many more. Is it a good idea to develop our own unique serve to boggle the opponent in the match?

Hybrid Rubbers - 13:17

Juan: What advantages and disadvantages do you think there are in hybrid rubbers(rubbers with a euro/jap sponge and a tacky chinese topsheet)? Also, would you advise the use of these rubbers or is it better to just choose one or the other?

Tracking the Ball - 14:48

Kristian: I can't find the time to calculate where the ball will land. And when I am looking at someone else playing I can predict pretty much every ball, but that's probably because of the 3rd person prespective. When I am in a game I just can't do it.

Olympic Champions - 17:21

Viktor: I know it's early but who do you see winning Olympics?

Laughter is Infectious - 18:25

Viktor: Have you re-watched the Omonoiadam Hadjivasiliou video?

Links in this Episode

Training Drills PDF

Sports Psychology Lessons

Ask A Pro Anything: Dimitirj Ovtcharov

ITTF World Rankings

Anticipation and Improving Your Reflexes

Omonoiadam Hadjivasiliou Video