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Matthew Fossay
Matthew Fossay Asked 9 years ago

Hi, first i would just like to say thank you very much for making this site and helping people out with there ping pong skills. In just under 10 months i have went from the worst player in my school to the best and im only in grade ten playing against grade 12's. My question is now that im pretty good how do i take my game to the next level? Thanks again for all your advice and support. 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Matthew,

Well done and thanks for your kind words.

A big step would be to try and find a club in your area.  This will broaden your outlook if you can find one.  Then train as often and as well as you can.  These are the two keys to improvement.


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Matthew Fossay

Matthew Fossay Posted 9 years ago

I have one more question for u Alois and Jeff. My smash and topspin are good but the ball has to be a little higher for me to do it and when i do do it it is always a point for me. So my question is either what is an attack i can do for both lower and shorter balls or and good defence that will make thrm set me up more? All your advice and guidance is appreciated thanks, Matt.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Hi Matt,

The topspin strokes are the best strokes to play when the ball is low.  Even against a backspin ball this is possible.  Take a look at the lessons on the Forehand Topspin Against Block and the Forehand Topspin Off Backspin.

The same applies when they serve with topspin.  It is best to attack i back with a topspin stroke.


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