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Awesome stuff JK, OK, one very quick tip would be to take the ball earlier. I think you "get away" with playing it very late because you have a decent amount of spin on your FH and your opposition struggle with that. You actually look to be in pretty good position in general - However you...

If only Carl were a robot who didn't need sleep 😬 I agree that Carl does a wonderful job, but he can't be relied on 24/7 to keep things running smooth, and nor do I think it should fall on his shoulders to make tough decisions on his own. It would be lovely if everyone followed commonly agreed...

I agree on the mod side. To my knowledge, Carl is the only mod here (assume Dan can also moderate, but I don’t know if he does). I’m usually against most moderation on forums, but I feel TTD would benefit from 3 or 4 new moderators across the different time zones. It’s an impossible and...

Gozo, I’m in two minds here. One is to just say “congratulations, great work” and give you a big old pat on the back. The other is to be real….. and considering our conversations in the past, I know that deep down, you do want to be the best you can be, and can take constructive advice...

You know, in all the years of reading and commenting on forums, I find you to be quite unique (in a good way!) The 2 things so many people worldwide lack (in Table Tennis) is a coach who can teach and a huge amount of self belief. You have both of those with plenty to spare, and the luxury of...

Gonna try and comment before this all gets a bit spicy..... 😂 @GM3 - Going back to your practice match video against the chap in black, one thing I'd recommend is trying to have a focus on improving one part of your game (and just work on that one part). I say this because the difference in...

You’d think I’d been around long enough to read things properly wouldn’t you….. Clearly not! 😂

I think it's really obvious he's a 2300 + player..... Different coloured shoes? Knee band? Cybershape blade? This man is a baller right here! (just a little joke for any non native English speaker who doesn't get my humour!) On a serious note, this is one of the many quirks of Table Tennis...

But wouldn’t this forum be a better place if people could post video (even in their own threads) without the risk of judgement, criticism and “Online coaches” telling them where to improve? Sure, freedom of speech is a thing….. But just because you can say something, it doesn’t mean you should...

Yeah, let’s not let this descend into negativity. Remember, we have loads of people from different countries all trying to speak English - Tone and true meaning can sometimes be lost. As far as I can see, GM hasn’t asked for any advice - He’s posted video of his play (which was requested by...

$15 per hour is CRAZY good value for an hour of 1 to 1 coaching! $35 per month just to be a member seems expensive for most people - But given how much you play, I would say it was still very good value for money. To put it into perspective, most UK clubs would cost $50-150 for the entire...

Great videos! I don’t think people realise just how different the game can look on camera compared to how you think you play. We are all so used to seeing pros, and semi pros like Dan/Tom etc, that you forget they are the 0.000001% of players. I record myself, and feel like I’m playing...

Just to add here, there is a downside to posting video online...... As far as I can see, GM hasn't asked for any advice, and has simply posted his own video for everyone to see what level he is at - Something many forum regulars recommend to be able to contribute in a more effective way. To be...

You've not asked for any feedback, so I won't give any. I just wanted to say I LOVE the fact that as a person who hasn't posted video before, you've: 1. Left the whole clip unedited - It's so easy to go back through and cut out all the mistakes and miss hits to try and make you look better...

I know one or two people who might "apologize" if their opponent misses a serve, but I'd say it's rare in the UK to hear it. My own belief is that the best reaction is no reaction. Take your free point and move on. Obviously when playing a friend (in a friendly match), acceptable responses are...

I don't dispute that method may work well in the real world, but in an online forum, those who opt to ignore the things that make their argument untenable, just look like trolls and fools. It doesn't take much to see through people in this day and age - We (the people on these forums) can see...

OK, that's useful - Info like that is always helpful to some extent. I don't know the USATT system well enough, but I appreciate you have to have a decent understanding of the game to achieve a 2000 level. James, I fear your POV may be dictated by outdated thoughts, and it's virtually...

OK, so (and please correct me if I'm wrong), you are saying that choosing the right equipment initially, is the most important thing (or a very important thing, if not *the most* important)? Isn't that comment just super..... obvious? It's like telling someone they will only improve if they...

Hi James, do you have video of you playing to add some more context to your thoughts? I love a good strong opinion, and I absolutely respect people that stand behind their opinions in the face of numerous caveats and grey areas (of which there are many in Table Tennis!) I agree with some of...

But playing ability matters to add context to the situation. I don’t think many people are disagreeing that technique is more important than equipment, and if that’s all you are advocating, then great. It’s a slightly odd topic to start, as it feels a little more “common sense” than some...