Hopelessness

Oliver Asked 11 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff

I always seem to get a feeling of hopelessness when I play and lose the first few points and afterwards my peers commented that I act like I have forgotten how to play the game. Can you help me?

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Oliver,

It is important to play each point as it comes. Try to stay focused on the present point and forget about the previous or future ones. This of course can be really difficult.

If you start to feel yourself having those negative thoughts, take a few seconds to take a nice deep breath and then focus on the next point.

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Shripathi ramakrishnan Posted 11 years ago

what to do when you are down by some points, say for example 6-2 in opponents favour? do you play more defnesively or just play your natural game and risk it?

Galen Corvan- Hughes Posted 11 years ago

At 6-2 i'd say risk it. but if it gets alot closer then play defensively!

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

It is important to play each point on its merits. YOu need to think about playing good Table Tennis as your first priority.

Oliver Posted 11 years ago

Thanks Alois