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Yes, that's better. I've been doing that forever since I heard a tip from some coach to turn your wrist over when transitioning, but yours goes more in depth into HOW you should turn the wrist over. An added benefit, at least for me, is that it's easy and pretty much automatic to go into a...

Is there anything for in and out? I mean an exercise/technique for specifically training the right movement for in and out footwork, when playing rallying strokes, not when pushing for example. If you look at the pros, they have striking foot speed, but surely that's not all to it. I've...

Yes, exactly. But you worded it in a way that some beginner could easily go and just start applying tons of pressure with the index finger until they finally figure out that they're not supposed to try to bore a hole through it without moving the wrist. :p

Shuki, you can't turn your paddle enough with finger pressure alone. The wrist needs to move if you want any more than maybe half an inch of movement. Perhaps it'd be more correct to say that if you start the movement with the finger pressure, it's a lot better. I didn't actually realize...

I don't really think about grip too much. I transition from a forehand grip to a backhand grip automatically when I pronate/supinate my wrist to get into the transition. As my mechanics have got better, so has my grip. I don't think you can have a good grip without good mechanics. That's why...

Back when I used to mash the ball hard, balls broke all the time. Nowadays it feels rare for a cell ball to break for me. Maybe you're just unleashing too much whoop ass for your own economic good? :p

"Because screw you." - ITTF

It's quite rare to see someone serving mostly high toss. And those are damn good serves too. I'm not fully through the match yet, but he's doing well. Also, was that directed at Xu Xin vs Ma Long? I've never heard that nickname, and I've heard tons. :p

You're probably overestimating them if you think they're better than you. They claimed they couldn't find a weakness, when you and me both know that you definitely have some. You also beat them in multiple games, winning 3-0. I'm interested in where you got the ranks: did you evaluate them or...

All I know is, when ZJK is in form, he's in damn good form. Maybe we will see something great, maybe not.

It's like you want everyone in the room to get tinnitus.

I think it's worth it to practice an hour a day at least, and learn to produce all the spins. Backspin and then back/side is most important to have down, but like ttmonster said start with topspin first. Don't take it too seriously, serve however the hell you want and experiment. You should...

Yes, and that's why I think you should try to figure out the simple things yourself and do them right, so you don't get injured at least. Not having a very good stroke is one thing, but having a serious shoulder injury from repeated strain is another.

Pretty much. He has things figured out better than I had at his time playing. A lot better. I just want to bring some attention to the hip and shoulder movement because I've screwed myself up swinging like he is. Very hard to get away from the habit if you don't hammer it down consciously and...

Boogar, what helped me recently is to go back to the basics. It will increase your confidence and you will easily beat players like Fabio who also do not have a solid game. First thing you should look at is if you're rotating around your hips, and not gyrating them. You're gyrating them. I...

If you have an environment like his and you don't use it, you'd be insane! Makes me think how good I could be if I had partners who are good and wanted to play with me many hours during the day + a robot. We don't all have that.

Who would have known. Let's make a few more threads so we're sure everybody is aware.

If a blade's head is too heavy with a setup, get in touch with @Der_Echte on details how to perform THE BEAST modification. Hell, do it anyway, it's a very sound idea.

On the topic of exercises and stretches, you really should be doing them if you're not. Don't do static stretches before playing, just warmup. After you've played, and normally during the day, you really should do static stretches and specific exercises to prevent things like this, and wrist...

Although I can't tell you for sure if it can be healed while playing, I'd just like to remind you that pain exists for a reason. I try not to be the fool and push conditions like this: it's always got worse for me.