Recent content by Kater753

  1. Besides table tennis, what hobbies/sports do you do in your free time?

    I love to collect and trade Pokémon gaming cards. Growing up, my parents could never afford to buy me all the Pokémon cards at howyoumatter. I wanted. Im fortunate to have a great paying job now that lets me afford the hobby that I missed out on. I am 33 now, so I’ve advanced in my career. I...
  2. What are you playing now?

    I'm still playing Bioshock for the first time, and I'm enjoying the atmosphere. I've had trouble getting into horror games since I burned out on Alien: Isolation a few years ago, for unknown reasons. However, Bioshock is proving to be an excellent way to ease myself back in. I guess it's just...
  3. Fitness & conditioning for TT - advice

    Heavy lifting, particularly deadlifts, puts a strain on your central nervous system. As a lifelong fatty, the best thing for me at first was simply showing up on time and scaling as needed. If something feels too heavy, reduce its size. The term stimulus is frequently used in our gym. What kind...
  4. Best Backhand in U.S.A

    I'm not sure if it was Backhand Shelf or MvsW, but one of those podcasts mentioned how difficult it is to defend Crosby because his backhand is almost as dominant as his forehand. When the defence forces him to use his backhand to make a pass or shoot, he is not at a disadvantage like a typical...
  5. Table tennis top

    If you're wondering why there are two colours of rubber on a racket, it's to help opponents to see which side of the racket the player is using (forehand or backhand). Almost all players will have several types of rubber on each side of their racket, each with its own set of qualities, and they...
  6. How do you stop people from lobbing?

    If you're playing against lobbers, you should start expecting the lob and be ready to start heading back for a smash of a lob at any time. Practice anticipating when you see your opponent begin to drop low before hitting high into the lob. If they're constantly lobbing, consider playing a couple...
  7. Table tennis top

    Tables are exorbitantly priced. I wouldn't place anything straight on the table's surface. Even a sharpie includes solvents that may harm the surface over time, not to mention the fact that it is distracting. What about a custom plastic/cloth table cover?
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