Improving My Movement
Footwork
utkarsh agarwal Asked 12 years ago
Can you give any tips that would improve my movement?
Jeff Plumb Answered 12 years ago
Hi Utkarsh,
Most of the movement in table tennis is sideways so this is where I am going to focus. To move sideways you need to be really well balanced. The best way to do this is to get your feet wide apart and to get down low by bending your knees. Then you use a jumping motion with both feet to move sideways.
Watch this video on Footwork Basics. It will give you some good tips on improving your movement.
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utkarsh agarwal Posted 12 years ago
but using this method i'm unable to make fast movement.
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
Hi Utkarsh,
You can practice this movement without even needing to be near a table. The more you practice it the better you will get at it. Once you get the movement right, you will find it is the best way to move in table tennis. You can move quickly and remain balanced for your next shot.
utkarsh agarwal Posted 12 years ago
thanx!
utkarsh agarwal Posted 12 years ago
move stop and hit was the thing at which i made mistakes . i didnt stop as a result the opponent placed the ball and i was unable to make movement.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
AS Jeff said, practice the movement more even away from the table. As you get used to the movement it will start to come naturally in the game as well.
mat huang Posted 12 years ago
Foot work is the thing which is very very hard to get good at. Literally hard
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
Lots of practice will get you there.
mat huang Posted 12 years ago
Yeah-lots-and lots
utkarsh agarwal Posted 12 years ago
can any type of physical exercise help in improving movement??
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
Hi Utkarsh,
Yes there are lots of exercises that will help. Leg strength is an important part of your movement. If you can focus on this. It would be good to get to a gym and get some help with your program.
Also take a look at our blogs on Weight Training Specifically for Table Tennis and Strength Conditioning for Table Tennis. These will also help you.