Building Block 1: Master the Basic Strokes of Table Tennis
All Levels
The first building block of table tennis is mastering your basic strokes, the foundation of every great player’s game. This starts with learning how to hold the bat correctly and developing control over the ball on the table.
From there, focus on building your technique with essential strokes:
- Forehand and Backhand Counterhit
- Forehand and Backhand Push
- Forehand and Backhand Topspin
- Blocks to Counter Topspin Strokes
Finally, learn to play topspin effectively against backspin balls, a crucial skill for handling challenging rallies. By mastering these fundamentals, you’ll develop the control and precision needed to advance your game with confidence.
For developing this skill watch our basic strokes module.
| 1 | The 7 Building Blocks of Table Tennis: Build a Strong Foundation | All Levels | 1:38 | ||
| 2 | Building Block 1: Master the Basic Strokes of Table Tennis | All Levels | 2:10 | ||
| 3 | Building Block 2: Link Your Table Tennis Strokes with Better Footwork | All Levels | 1:25 | ||
| 4 | Building Block 3: Master Random Drills for Match-Ready Table Tennis | All Levels | 2:41 | ||
| 5 | Building Block 4: Mastering Serve and Return in Table Tennis | All Levels | 2:20 | ||
| 6 | Building Block 5: Develop Game Skills with Match Drills | All Levels | 1:50 | ||
| 7 | Building Block 6: Compete to Improve Your Table Tennis Match Play | All Levels | 1:12 | ||
| 8 | Building Block 7: Master the Mental Game of Table Tennis | All Levels | 2:03 | ||
| 9 | Strengthen Your Game: Revisiting the 7 Building Blocks of Table Tennis | All Levels | 0:46 |
Thoughts on this lesson
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STAN HARDING Posted 7 years ago
Hi
As a level 1 coach I am helping Under 16's Adults (who have never held a bat before) and run the local U3a over 50' (who have never held a bat) tt group.,
I find you videos ver clear and instructive.
However even your most basic instruction is to advanced for the people who have never held a bat in their life before
How do you approach these would be players ( many of whom just want to have fun?
best wishes
Stan
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago
Hi Stan,
Great to hear about your work with the different ages and level of players.
You have a god point with out instructional videos. This is something that we have thought about tackling. The basic thing though is to get them hitting the ball consistently. Finding ways to make that fun. Putting targets on the table works well. Having little competitions between the tables to see who can get the most on the table without a mistake...
This is something that we will look to develop. Thanks for taking an interest. If you ever need any help let us know.
Mamut Sardar Posted 6 years ago
Hi Alois Rosario
I am finding difficult to control the ball when I catch the bat in the way that you have shown in the video, normally I have a tendency to grasp the bat in the way thatIi put two fingers (pointing and the nearby) one on the bat backside, how can I overcome this case.
I start the game with correct bat catching but during playing, i switch it to false grasping unconsciously.
best regards to you and your college
Mamut
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 6 years ago
Hi Mamut,
Try to maintain the correct grip. It will feel awkward at first but persevere with it.
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 6 years ago
Hi Stan,
Here is a new series we call training 101 that might help with people who have never held a bat before.