How Can I Achieve Total Table Awareness

Adam Olaso Asked 9 years ago

Hi, I've been mastering topspin and looping and I think I'm getting pretty good at it. However, I would usually encounter opponents who are very good at blocking and counter. Whenever I start my attack - a loop from an underspin, I never let my eyes off the ball when doing the stroke and just really think of getting the ball over the net. If I attempt to be aware where my opponent is at and lose sight of the ball, my topspin tends to become sloppy and I lose my timing. I would usually end up getting countered or blocked easily while I'm still recovering from my stroke. 

Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Adam,

It is great that you are focusing on the ball.  This is most important.

As you progress you will start to be able to watch the ball and also trust your peripheral vision to be able to pick up the other information that you need such as where your opponent is.

In Table Tennis you just don't have the time to be able to switch your focus between the ball and your opponent or anything else.

So, keep watching the ball and the rest will start to develop.