Tournament Preparation
Training and Drills
Archel Taneka Sutanto Asked 12 years ago
Hi Alois and Jeff,
Next Tuesday my school will hold a sport games competition as I told you before, and I participate in table tennis. What should I practice within 4 days from now? I couldn't practice because I was in my mid-test.
Thanks a lot!
Regards, Archel
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Archel,
From now work mainly on your serves and return of serve and your 3rd ball.
These are the things that are really important in a match situation.
In our 52 week Training Plan we show you in the last 8 weeks how to prepare for a tournament.
In training you should also play a lot of matches.
Good luck with your tournament. Let us all know how you go.
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Archel Taneka Sutanto Posted 12 years ago
Well, I'm not a premium member, so I can't access the videos. Any other suggestions? Can I find it on youtube?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
Unfortunately no. Still work on the serve, return and 3rd ball.
Archel Taneka Sutanto Posted 12 years ago
Good news! The tournament postponed until 13th February, so I can practice more. I don't have any partner to practice 3rd ball, can I practice it with my robot?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
That is difficult. You can practice topspin against backspin which is the next best thing.
Good you have more time to practice.
Archel Taneka Sutanto Posted 12 years ago
What is the best serve to make the 3rd ball easier? My class ask me to participate on doubles, so my partner should execute the ball perfectly
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
I think a disguised no spin serve is good. If your opponent reads it as backspin they will put the ball higher for you to make the 3rd ball.
Archel Taneka Sutanto Posted 12 years ago
Alright, thanks coach :)
Archel Taneka Sutanto Posted 12 years ago
Hi Alois,
Too bad, I lost on the semifinal. I was surprised because I thought that my partner allowed to be a man, but it had to be a woman. I taught her 15 minutes before the tournament, really annoying!
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
Well done. It sounds like you have done well. It is good to partner different players to learn what you can do in different circumstances.