Long period training with return board

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Kevin Winata
Kevin Winata Asked 10 years ago

Hi Alois,

When I practicing table tennis only with a return board (no training partner) for a long time (maybe several weeks), I just practicing my topspins (forehand and backhand). We never use any backspin when we play a drill with a return board right?

So, should I train to serve (separately)? I mean can I keep the level of my serve just by practicing topspins without serving?

Thanks for your time Coach!


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Kevin,

The return board is good if you have nothing else.  Practising your serve would be great for you.  It is such an important part of the game.


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Kevin Winata

Kevin Winata Posted 10 years ago

So how about chop or push or lob? How could I practice that with a return board?

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

I don’t think this is possible.  It is a big limitation of a return board.


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