Starting what to focus on

Mike Fullmore Asked 9 years ago

I am new to table tennis and there is lots to think about. What is the first thing I should work on, and keep in my conscious mind to make habit?

Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Mike,

I would start with the Forehand and Backhand counterhit strokes. You can see these in our lessons on the Forehand Counterhit and Backhand Counterhit. These are both on the Strokes & Techniques page of the site. If you work your way through this page you will start to progress your game.

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Dieter Verhofstadt Posted 9 years ago

1. Grip - fingers, wrist, shoulders

2. Stance - waist, knees, feet

3. Basic strokes - to control the ball and get it back with consistency; use proper grip and stance

4. Footwork - to get to the ball and produce a basic stroke

I see a lot of players of my level who are impaired by their grip & stance. It's hard for them to fix such a fundamental issue, so you'll have a head start by doing it right.

Mike Fullmore Posted 9 years ago

Thanks for the responses.

Alois I did see the response to my comment and thank you for following up in both places.

When I made the comment in Google+ I thought it was the wrong place and I should really be asking my question in this forum.

Thanks again.

martinand bernard Posted 9 years ago

the good bat for your level, stance, very important, track the ball all the time, concentration and see all the vidéos on pingskills