Training

Training

Jamie Kapelles
Jamie Kapelles Asked 9 years ago

How long or how many times a week should I be training to become an advanced player?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Jamie,

The top players train 5 to 6 days a week for 4 to 6 hours a day.

However, it is always important to consider your own circumstances.  If some of us try to do that we would break down very quickly.  You also need to consider how much time you have available for training.  You can only do what you can do...


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Ilia Minkin

Ilia Minkin Posted 9 years ago

Besides sheer quantity, quality and intensity of practice is also an issue...


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Excellent point Ilia. 


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