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  1. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    Morning IB, Mate, all i can say is thank you for helping me improve! clearly you put in the time & thoughts, showing me a process ... i particularly like the way you break things down, step-by-step, easy read & i understood it (albeit i had to read parts of it twice, sometimes 3 times ...
  2. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    Checkout MHTableTennis on YouTube, He does some great serve tutorials, one of which is “The most Effective Serve in Table Tennis” this will shed light on ‘predictability’ and how or what a ‘good’ serve actually is!!! => i found the vid, will watch soon => i am learning "predictability"...
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    maybe i can also ask carl for some examples however i do not know his handle ...
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    I like what I heard Gonzo I do not recall any specific TT drills or how to "randomly" practice Do you have a "sequence" or an example of random practice? Thanks man!
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    Hi Next Level: How long have you been playing for => since January 2021 what are your TT goals? => USATT rating 1400 by the end of 2022 => identify weakest areas of my game & improve so they are not so glaring => identify strengths, improve to super strong, dependable at 10 - 9; also...
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    Gonzo, when you get a chance, could you forward me Carl's vid on training randomness? thanks, LDM7
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    hey der, TTD has been fruitful & enjoyable for me so far thanks for turning me onto this forum i am hopeful & excited! late, LDM
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    Schlafftablette, Thank you very much for taking the time to watch my video & point out three areas for improvements I concur with you on each of your three points I want to watch the video again tomorrow & see exactly what you mean QUESTION: What do you mean by "playing from memory?"...
  9. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    Hello IB66, Mate, thank you for taking the time to watch my video a few times! I recon his receiving position close to the table during our match What you saw is the best i can do at the moment I do not have supreme confidence serving my fast, deep, deads YET I will "practice improving...
  10. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    gL on your upcoming tourney Gozo I wish you are able to apply what you've been practicing & execute to the best of your ability Looking forward to viewing your video as well Take care, LDM7
  11. Video Footage Safe Thread

    I am LDM7, a USATT 1200 player I have been honing my Pinga Ponga skills (lessons) since Jan 2021 This is my first video post (12:13) of a round robin match, losing 2 - 3 Seeking input on 1 ~ 3 things that I did to make the other uncomfortable or losing points and 1 ~ 3 things I should have...
  12. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    Palguay, Thanks to your thoughtful input & your time May TT higher being bless you Have a nice day!
  13. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    I am LDM7, a USATT 1200 player (California) I have been working on my game since Jan 2021 This is my first video (12:13) post of one of my RR matches losing 2 - 3 Seeking feedback on 1 ~ 3 things I did to make the other uncomfortable or losing more points and 1 ~ 3 things I should have...
  14. Backhand flip advice

    Wrighty Mate, Too bad you're in England & I am in California I would love to do BH/FH flick drills with you (service return & during rally) Please be reminded practicing flicks on a robot (known) gives you reps - perfecting or experimenting with racket angles, timing, placement ... etc...
  15. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    Courage is not the absence of fear ... rather despite the fear - one goes out and do it anyway ... Hoorah! I am working on this area, thank you Ali & Der My painstaking rr matches will be added after editing; seeking thy input on the good, the bad & the ugly I have been honing my pinga...
  16. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    heLL0 IB66 I am looking into the OSAI, delighted to learn android version available Your later comment is an area I am focusing on, paying attention to what is giving the other trouble, movement, serve receives likes & dislikes (setup my opening) ... etc Another interesting comment (forgot...
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    truth that Gozo btw, what area is your home club(s)?
  18. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    Hi Jammmail, no it's not over the top when someone record his matches, it screams he is dedicated to improve his skills I bought myself a medium budget tri-pot & a phone adaptor, been recording all my round robbin & tournament matches for about two months now all the efforts have starting...
  19. How Did I Win or Lose a Match?

    Why Did I Win or Lose a Match I try to reflect back on a match where I may have been playing well but lost, however I struggle to recall objectively what really happened if there’s no video => today i trained at a club with a player recording his practice session, to me, that screams I want...
  20. Fitness & conditioning for TT - advice

    Hi Peter, I feel TT is an explosive, athletic & mentally challenging sport as such, one should train accordingly My off-the-table regiments include lower body plyometrics, foot-work drills (agility ladders), weight training with emphasis on core, abs & lower back, hand-eye coordination...
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