Video about TT ratings

[TensorBackhand]

Cool video. He talks about physical training for 2000 players, but he doesn't mention serve/receive. I think receive in particular is the most difficult part of TT.

One of the hardest parts of receive is just remembering your opponent's serve. It's like you have to create a database of receives. A lot of times I will throw away receives if I play a totally new opponent or if I play an old opponent who I haven't played in a long time and I "forgot" what kind of serves he does.

I bet Pro teams have a player profile written about every opponent they could face. This profile should include all the serves they use and how to return it.

 

[PhoenixTT]

As someone who doesn't compete, I've sometimes wondered what my rating would be. From this video, I rate my top half at 1800 , and my bottom half (footwork) at 800.

 

[K.K]

Cool video. He talks about physical training for 2000 players, but he doesn't mention serve/receive. I think receive in particular is the most difficult part of TT.

One of the hardest parts of receive is just remembering your opponent's serve. It's like you have to create a database of receives. A lot of times I will throw away receives if I play a totally new opponent or if I play an old opponent who I haven't played in a long time and I "forgot" what kind of serves he does.

I bet Pro teams have a player profile written about every opponent they could face. This profile should include all the serves they use and how to return it.

i didn‘t watched the video but serve and receive is not the most difficult part for over 2000ttrs. but it is definitely for amateurs and maybe early intermediate… anything above you mostly play long enough that you know how to deal with all the different spins and the most important part is footwork and athleticism! i mean think about it: you already have all the strokes finessed you need for your game from year long training and the only limiting factor is to be early enough at the ball to properly use them. the higher you go the faster it will get and better quality and placement you face too.

serve/receive for professional players is more about deceiving. how to get your movement look the same for every spin. but in amateur and intermediate you don‘t need this really, you can go really high if you have basic spinny serves and know how to use them strategically for your game like third ball attack, no need for any fancy stuff.

that’s at least what i learned from all the coaches and professionals i met and when i see them train.