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It is kind of interesting how level is relative is to different places. Swedens general level seems to be pretty high compared to most countries. When I played in England there seemed to be many more players but the general level was much lower. In Sweden, even many players who have strange...

Thank you! As far as I know my club and Lund are the only ones open right now. A lot less people.. but I'm glad we're keeping open for now else I'd go crazy. I heard even Truls had to go practice in Lund as Eslöv is closed.

I decided to make a compilation video of some of FZD's play. They always motivate me so I thought I'd give it a go making one myself.

Perhaps, but shaking someones sweaty hand seems more risky and is more avoidable than touching the same ball etc. It's not the end of the world to say thanks in a non physical way.

Thanks for this post NL. It looks to me like in the case of Kreanga's BH there's more twist and less bow, when there's more of a bowing motion the racket will be "dropped" more. I've seen Kreanga's type BH before, I guess these are more like individual preferences. But I agree completely that I...

I've been having these comments at the back of my mind while practicing backhand lately. Taking the ball slightly too far in front I can see and trying to work on. I'm thinking a reason for this could be that the whole swing is started slightly further in front of me than it could be. I will try...

Thank you NL, yes a more spinny contact at times might be what's missing for the added safety. I think I've just been a bit unsure with how to do that without going back to the "old" backhand but maybe it's more about where to contact the ball than changing the swing for that. @Takkyu thank...

Here are some clips from todays training. I had a period of demotivation where I stopped recording myself completely but it's time to get started again. I think I've made more progress with my backhand, though it's still lacking a bit in matches.. which means it's really time to start ramping up...

Nittaku acoustic has a pretty small/thin handle. There's a larger version though so be careful so you don't order that by mistake.

How about something like Mark V both sides with a stiga allround classic or the blade that Aida Satoshi uses. Could create more players like him that can both play offensively and defensively as it's slow enough. And it would be good for all levels. You could get the best of both worlds with...

Brett Clarke's videos have by FAR been the best for me along with his personal feedback. He produces real measurable results and I owe a lot of my development the last year or so to him. The problem with most youtube coaching videos is the lack of feedback you get and a lot of their tips are...

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Great read. Thank you Zeio. To me it reads like a slump, especially since Lou Guoliang says "because he already possesses the skills of a champion". For sure it will be difficult for him, but I believe he can make it through. Seems much more like a mental battle to him than a technical one...

I just think he's going through a slump, just like many many other top players have. Isn't it pretty normal? This is all seems like speculation. Do we really have a clue as to what's going on with FZD? It would be interesting to hear what technical changes he made, does anyone know?

I've been using my acoustic for about 4 years now thanks to Carl who suggested it to me and I like it a lot. Mine is a bit head heavy, but I haven't been able to justify switching. I get enough speed and short game feels better than anything else. Though I will say I have not tried much else. If...

It isn't an upset. Wang Chuqin is just obviously a ridiculously good player. Just look at how he performed this tournament. After his win over Harimoto I wasn't surprised he'd end up winning it all. Incredible performance.

I'll be at Stockholm Open too from tomorrow to Sunday. Hopefully I'll be able to train at spårvägen tonight. I don't live in Stockholm but I've been at spårvägen a few times before, great club. Jonathan, when were you thinking of going to the club?

And I don't think his FH is that weak relative to his rank considering the players he has beaten (not just those in Bulgaria Open). Could it be better? Yes and they have clearly been working on that. Regardless, I think it's very impressive that he can get to where he is at if his FH really is...

I think his achievements and wins at 16 years old, with such a "weak" FH is impressive. And I don't think the opponents he has beaten so far regardless of ranking are weak. Maybe you have too high expectations of him? It will be interesting to see his FH development in the next few years. He's...

Marcos Freitas isn't a strong opponent? Zhao Zihao isn't strong? He has beaten almost all top chinese players before.. pretty good achievements for not having a strong FH, wonder what will happen when it becomes strong ;)