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  1. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    :LOL::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:. My game used to be much less orthodox (I used to block mostly dead or with backspin, play mostly backhand and drive forehand). And a lot of time, when I beat a player better than me, they felt it was a bad loss. I guess now...
  2. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    One of my favorite chess books when I played was "Decision-Making in Chess" by Viacheslav Eingorn. He points out a style reveals itself no less in it strengths than in its limitations. Being Unorthodox in many things gives results just because it is unorthodox. But sometimes, being unorthodox...
  3. Is there really a difference between ESN hybrid rubbers?

    There are definitely differences in sponge, tackiness and pip structure. So it is up to the user to decide.
  4. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    This video brings a smile to my face as this is a shot I am notorious for as well, even though I doubt anyone would call it unstoppable lol...
  5. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    The thing is that you have competed at high level in other sports, so I can't completely disregard your viewpoint, maybe my view on video is too reflective and pro-coaching/learning and not focused enough on competition in the moment. But as you get better, when you play challenging matches...
  6. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    That Harimoto can do it (Truls obviously isn't using D05) means there must be an approach... but maybe he just flicks topspin lol...
  7. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    One of my biggest fears leaving Golden Tango for Dignics for a trial period...
  8. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    It is hard to argue with the person who knows everything about what he should do so I will stop doing it.
  9. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    There are levels of knowledge like I said, and everyone explains something differently with different stories. So I understand what you are saying but it doesn't mean what you think it means, it probably speaks more to your confidence in your abilities than to your understanding.
  10. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    This video isn't technically detailed, but it is philosophically comprehensive. If one understands the philosophies and tools he gives you for improving your aim etc. and then gets a coach to teach your process and technique, good things will happen. There are some advanced things he doesn't...
  11. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    Nah, there is very little benefit to not recording anything other than that maybe you have a mindset that doesn't want to get recorded - this is hardly about social media, it is more about using data to make effective decisions. The human mind is a storyteller, it doesn't really tell fact from...
  12. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    He can also record the matches himself, you are not obligated to share footage with him. Obviously, you can be nice and do so, but you can also just forget to send it or stuff like that. That said, if he plays you better and smarter, you get better and smarter about your game and develop new...
  13. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    You are pushing him, so he is trying to push you. It is a good thing thing for both of you. You may not like it because you want to remain on top, but if you have external competition, you will appreciate what he is doing for both your games.
  14. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    That's where video helps, you are remembering a lot of things that sound like you are focused on how you feel about losing. Everyone loses, even sometimes to players they should easily beat, don't let results affect your process and just wait until next time to record the matches so you can...
  15. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    Get a coach or good server to teach you how to do build serves, it can be the most valuable experience you will ever get. Without this, you can waste a lot of time putting in hours at the table without developing really effective serves. All you need with the coach is maybe 5 to 10 minutes of...
  16. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    Recording is more about self awareness. Memory can distort and deceive, especially when you lose. You think you did nothing right, when in reality you probably did a lot of things well but let the results skew your perception. Table tennis can be so precise at challenging speeds that small...
  17. Are Tibhar Hybrid MK and Rakza 7 nearly identical?

    No, I don't. Rakza has a bit more traditional ESN catapult from rubbers of the same generation so the top speed is a bit faster and it is a bit more spin reactive. MK has a huge focus on control. You can add a lot of power and not get that much extra movement.
  18. Bounce with the Ball / Split-Step

    I think "on the toes" is not quite the same as "on the balls of your feet". I do much more of the latter than the former, but it might just be language.
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