Show #264 - How to Beat a Blocker

7 years ago


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Last #PQOTD - 0:59

Why is Table Tennis the best sport in the world?

#PQOTD - 2:22

Will Ma Long return to form and win the Korean Open this weekend?

Friday Funnies - 7:02

Have you heard about the band 1023MB?

Waldner in his Prime - 8:06

Viktor: If Jan Ove Waldner were in his prime, where would you rank him in the ITTF rankings? I have been thinking about for a long time and I don't think he would've make it to top 10 but I think he would rank in top 15. What do you think?

How to Beat a Blocker - 9:44

Enoch: I have been getting into trouble lately with a particular opponent that likes to block a lot and get back almost about everything. My question is how do I overcome these types of players as they are really frustrating to play against.

Backhand Topspin - 12:14

Il: I watched your beautiful videos but I don't understand ... For backhand topspin - should I use forearm(slightly extend from the elbow from triceps brahii) in the ball contact ? Or the angle in the elbow should not to change?

Grip Problems - 15:37

Hrishi: i am using the shakehand grip and i use extreme forehand grip when playing forehand and extreme backhand grip while playing backhand. But my finger slips due to the so-called forehand grip and my thumb is rarely on top of the rubber.

Links in this Episode

Korean Open

Match Strategy for Playing a Blocker

Backhand Topspin Against Block

Backhand Topspin Against Backspin

The Correct Grip