Return board
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Peter Siestrzeńcewicz Asked 13 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/user/7junack?feature=watch
Can you tell me if it's a good idea to practice strokes by using this kind of return board as in my video?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Peter,
This looks like a simple return board. There are others that have rubber stuck onto them to make the return a little more lifelike.
If there is no other option for hitting this is a good way to increase your coordination and control. I remember spending hours hitting the ball against the wall when I was very young. This is a step up from that.
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Peter Siestrzeńcewicz Posted 13 years ago
I think that You didn't see the video I was hoping You would see. Here below I give You link to this video. Please tell me what do You think of it. I don't have money to buy a rubber that big, but I think in this way I can also make some progress in both forhand and backhand. It depends where I put the board. Thank You for Your tips and I feel glad to hearing from You.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNXAgC3gVTA
Kevin Winata Posted 11 years ago
Can I use a sheet of car tires inner rubber?
Even if there are cheap rubbers out there, it's really hard to find it. Most of them are pre-assambled
You could try that Kevin.
Kevin Winata Posted 11 years ago
Okay!
I will try it! By the way, why don't you add this method to "practicing alone" lesson?
I have ever use return board that made of gypsum, next time I will find a wooden board and stick the tires rubber to it!
I had some problem about adjusting the right angle, I have to hit the ball strongly or with a plenty of topspin to make the ball falls back to my court. Have an idea?
Do a search in the Ask the Coach section on “Return Board” for more info.
Gordon L Posted 11 years ago
You can get table tennis rubber in bulk (10 pieces) for under $3/sheet from eacheng.net. Look in the Bargains section.
Kevin Winata Posted 11 years ago
Sorry but I'm not allowed to do online shopping
@alois, I don't find any of it talking about the angle. But I have found that the appropriate angle for me is just about 5 degrees downwards
yuen yat ming Posted 8 years ago
please see my verison of return board, can adjust angle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3suVh_pKuU