And that is fine for most matches. But it's the trouble starts when an opponent has problems with the serve, not the action per se. He then takes the opportunity to complain about the serve in order to make the receive easier.
I've seen this scenario many a time.
Chris Doran does it again
I've watched Chris play from he was a young lad. It's extraordinary the amount of times he brings back matches from being behind.
The net assembly
It does not matter, The metal base and net mounting are all part of the net assembly.
2.2.1
The net assembly shall consist of the net, its suspension and the supporting
posts, including the clamps attaching them to the table.
I was replying to Jamessmith description above. That sequence is one of those more obscure circumstances. I only picked up on it when someone asked this question a couple of years ago here on TTD.
Basically, ball hits A's side of the table then somehow reverses direction to bounce on the net...
Do both at different times. In other words, 10 mins from one angle then 10 mins from another.
Remember to record at a fast speed so that you can view in slow motion.
Since it's practice, consider using more than one camera.
Cameras/phones and tripods are pretty cheap these days. So one camera for overall view plus another for viewing just one player close-up from a frontal angle. You might even have a 3rd for looking down the short side in order to...
More tournaments played equal better chance of higher ranking
As Tropical said, the ITTF is bringing our sport's ranking system up to date to sort of reflect what other similar sports are doing. That is, to reward participation. I'm sure that there will be 'adjustments' over time including...
2018 - It's all about health and fitness. All else is secondary
Happy New Year to all.
2017, due to health issues, was a write-off for me as a player.
I am now much improved, in fact dramatically improved thanks to the wonderful UK National Health Service (NHS).
2018, Local league and the...
I notice from the website that Keith Knox (from Belfast, Northern Ireland) is listed as the developer.
Assuming that it's the same person, he used to be quite active player in the UK during the mid-noughties. I think he is an Irish international, which would make him USATT >2500.