How to keep track on the ball

Errol Jay Supangan Asked 7 years ago

Hi pingskill

My name is errol i was wondering if you can help me with my problem as i play table tennis and as i track the ball i often see myself looking at the opponents racket i want to train my eyes to track the ball accurately are there any drills in perfecting to track the ball

Pls help

And yeah keep up the brilliant work you guys are a game changer.

Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Errol,

Thanks for the kind words of encouragement.

Tracking the ball is something that you need to practice in training and in a match situation.

One simple way is to draw something on the ball that will attract you to watching the ball. You can colour the ball or part of it which will help you to see it spinning and moving through the air as well.

I find that players often forget to practice this part of the game. It is like any other skill, you need to practice it regularly.

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Benzene Chiral Posted 7 years ago

Alternatively, you may draw an "X" on one side of the ball and maybe an "O" on the other side. Make it more interesting? Is this a better idea?

Rohan Keogh Posted 7 years ago

I found this technique really helpful during training and my tracking has improved. It doesn't really matter what you draw on the ball, either.

Unfortunately during a game, with no such visual cue, I still find myself stopping tracking at about the point the ball passes the end line on my side as I begin to anticipate watching my brilliant shot fly past my opponent :) ...