Improving footwork
Table Tennis Footwork
Last updated 10 years ago
thijs gruwez Asked 10 years ago
Good footwork is amongst others my next challenge to improve my game. I think it's the most important as I feel I have to compensate a lot with the arm and body to get there in time. I used to play basketball and I'm quite tall so I tend to use my length too much and stand still. because of my long legs, I really have to go deep through my knees for the right position. Are there any exercises to train the legs and feet specifically for footwork?
I really try to motivate myself to move more but it's quite difficult to learn.
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Thijs,
You are right that footwork is a crucial part of the game. Try a wider stance. This will mean you have to bend your knees less. Still work hard at keeping low. This will give you a big advantage with stability and also with your ability to move.
I think one of the best things you can do is to train some repetitive drills of footwork. We have a lot of options for you in our Free Downloads section. Take a look at the Training Drills download that will show you things that you can work on. Start with the 2 and 3 ball drills.
There is no substitute for lots of training. It will be well worth the effort.
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