Just 1 year left, how to practice

Aditya Gupta Asked 10 years ago

hi Alois Sir,

i m a big fan of pingskills.

i have ben playing table tennis for 18 months and i have made it my life and my world.

this is my last year in Under 15 category and i have 12 months remaining to practice.I recently bought a new bat with Donic BlackDevil Blade and Donic Coppa Gold on both FH and BH. Its being a little dificult using it. my fh and bh drives and loops are getting worse pls advise how to practice and win pls do help

i know you will be referring me to the 52 week training plan but i need some other advice and tips

pls my coach tells me that i m not fit for the game and a younger boy plays better than me

my coach always compares me with him and i lose from him overtime

pls help :-(

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Aditya,

Firstly, don’t think about your Table Tennis all being about this one year.  After under 15 there is plenty more Table Tennis to be played.

To get the most of this year, work out what the one or two things you need to improve are.  How do players win points against you.  Then work on this each session of your training.  Also think about how you win points.  Then continue to work on this.  The Vault will help you to work out your strengths and weaknesses.

Mostly, even if the coach compares you with the other player, don’t do it yourself.  Each player develops at different rates and different times.  I have seen a lot of very good under 15 players that never became any better or didn’t even play after that.  Look a little more long term and focus on becoming a good senior level player.