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Hi TableTennisDaily Forum members Tom Lodziak here. I’m doing some research into which rubbers are most popular amongst the amateur table tennis community. I’ve created a very short survey, which will take less that two minutes to complete. In the survey I ask which rubber you currently use on...

Hi TableTennisDaily Forum members Tom Lodziak here. I’m doing some research into which rubbers are most popular amongst the amateur table tennis community.I’ve created a very short survey, which will take less that two minutes to complete. In the survey I ask which rubber you currently use on...

Last week, I went to the Quarter Final session of the Team World Cup in London. I thought I’d write some light-hearted ramblings about my experience. Stick with it. If you make it all the way to the end of the blog post, please give yourself a big pat on the back...

A new guy came to the club last night. He was playing doubles on the table next to me. I was doing a coaching session, but got distracted by this new player. He was giving a lecture (not in a nice way), to an older female player about how to serve legally. Every time she did it wrong he would...

Hi all, here's a new coaching video I have made, where I explain how to improve your 3rd ball attack. The video is mainly aimed at intermediate players, but there may be some useful tips for more advanced players too. In the video I talk about: - Expecting your serve to be returned -...

It’s time for my new end-of-year table tennis quiz! How good is your table tennis knowledge? I have 20 questions about table tennis during 2017. Each question has four possible answers for you to choose from. If you don’t know the answer, just have a guess. You have 1 in 4 chance of getting...

Hi all I just posted a new article on my website and I'd like to know what you think. http://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/do-you-need-perfect-technique/ The article was inspired by the comments I get on my youtube channel, where my technique sometimes gets completely trashed (it can be a brutal...

Hi all I like to make notes about my opponents (see my article here: http://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/make-notes-about-opponents/) I find it a really useful way to anaylse my performance and develop tactics against specific opponents. But I feel like I'm in the minority. Does anyone else...

Hi all Does anyone know of a good table tennis coach in Boston, MA? Trying to find out information for a user on my website. Thanks, Tom

Here's my new blog post on the topic of playing stronger opponents. I felt the need to write this after my team suffered a 10-0 loss last week. Ouch! In truth, none of the matches were close, apart from the doubles, when we were already losing the tie 9-0. This thrashing was a good reminder...

Oh wise ones! I am writing a new article for my website. For the article, I’d like to use a head to head statistic for Ovtcharov vs Fan Zhendong. BUT I CAN’T ANYTHING. Grrr. Does anyone know what the head to head score is or know where I could find out? Any help would be really appreciated...

Hi all Here is a new blog post I have written about Timo Boll. It’s basically a love-fest for Timo Boll with some tips on how you can play like the great man. http://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/play-like-timo-boll/ But I would be interested to hear from you all also. What do you think...

Hi I have post a new article on my website "Topspin or flat hit?" (http://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/topspin-flat-hit/) In the article, I explain when you should topspin and when it is ok to flat hit. My question for you is: do you like to topspin, flat hit or both? When do you use topspins...

Hi all I just posted my new blog post - "Tactics to beat a much stronger player" You can read it here: http://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/tactics-beat-much-stronger-player/ So what I would like to ask you is: have you ever caused a major upset in a league match or tournament, by beating a much...

Hi all I just published my new table tennis blog post How to deal with nerves in table tennis matches. In the blog post I talk about my own problems dealing with nerves and how I have tried to overcome them. I'd be interested to know how other people deal with their nerves too. What methods...

Hi all In the UK, our local league winter season will be starting soon. Last year, I played in the Cambridge League (Div 1) and finished just under 50% win percentage. This year, I obviously want to get a higher win percentage (50%-60% and I’ll be happy), but I’d also like to play a more...

To celebrate this year’s National Table Tennis Day in UK (on 13 July), I thought I’d share a bit of table tennis love. We table tennis players, coaches and fans all know that table tennis is the best sport in the world. But there are some unbelievers out there who need converting. So I’ve...

How good is your table tennis knowledge? I have 20 questions about table tennis during 2016. Each question has four possible answers for you to choose from. If you don’t know the answer, just have a guess. You have 1 in 4 chance of getting it right! At the end of the quiz you can see how you...

I'm looking to purchase a mid-range table tennis robot for both home use and occasional club use. I have a budget of £900. I am considering these two robots: TT Matic 303 Practice Partner 60 Has anyone used either of these robots? Could you give any feedback? Are there other robots I should...