Tournament Preparation
Strategy
Matt M Asked 9 years ago
Hi guys, I'm just wondering if you could give me some tips on preparing for an upcoming tournament that will take place for several hours, some of the things I am thinking about is nutrition before and during, as well as cardio preperation, and on table drills for the week coming up to the tournament.
Thankyou. Matt.
p.s friday funny's was very disappointing last week, it was certainly not up to its usual high standards and I am hoping Jeff will be better prepared for the next one! ;)
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Matt,
Take a look at this blog that will answer some of your questions.
What to Expect at a Tournament - Table Tennis Blog
As far as on table drills in the lead up, focus a lot on serve and return of serve as well as 3rd ball attacks. Also focus on your strengths for the lead up and strengthen the things that are going to win you points.
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Matt M Posted 9 years ago
Thanks Alois, I found that blog useful, hopefully I will remember everything on the day :)
Don't have to remember everything... but learn from the experience as well. Enjoy the day and let us know how it all goes.
Matt M Posted 9 years ago
I will let you know how it goes, thanks again Alois.
@Matt - I might need some help for Friday Funnies, do you have any good jokes I could use? :)
Matt M Posted 9 years ago
Hey Jeff, I'm not sure I can match the high standards of Friday funny's but here you go..
Q. What do you call a girl lying in the middle of a table tennis table?
A. Annette!
I understand if my account gets banned within the next 24 hours :p
Matt M Posted 9 years ago
Haha thanks Alois, I will try to prepare something even more hilarious for next week! ;)
Your joke featured today on the Ask the Coach Show because we are not doing a show tomorrow.
Matt M Posted 9 years ago
How about this one :D
q. Why should you never marry a table tennis player?
a. Because 'love' means nothing to them!
*takes a bow* thankyou! dont forget to tip your waitresses :D
Yes he should have used that one... Next week!