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  1. Nobody beats Vitas 19 games in a row

    I wonder who in WTT this could apply to 🤔? Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row" - Vitas Gerulaitis after ending losing streak to Jimmy Connors in 1980
  2. Long Pips plus Anti User = nightmare opponent

    This match is a couple levels below Andrea and the players are older. But at the same time it demonstrates the fight a normal player with normal skills has against an opponent who uses a bat with both LP and Anti rubbers.
  3. Breaking the rules of proper TT technique

    Dan Moses style is not what a coach would teach. But can work sometimes....
  4. The most Waldernesque of today's players

    Who these days plays with the most varied style whatever the importance of the match? I began following Zhou Qihao about a year or so ago thinking that he was a fantastic new player with his 'try anything' style. However, it was explained to me that he is of the same general age as Fan Zhendong...
  5. Coached vs un-coached player

    Luke Walsh is the dark clothing while Dan Moses is wearing the light blue shirt. Interesting clash of styles with Dan using strokes, that would pain a coach.
  6. Jiang Jingkun does long pushes and choppy stroke

    I like Liang Jingkun. He always seems to be in trouble when playing against top players and lesser players;). But he has a way of playing unconventional strokes especially when in trouble In this match vs Cai Wei, watch the 5th game where he brings out a few Waldner-nesque stroke-play when...
  7. Ping Pong photo wins its category

    This photo was a winner in its category, interesting. Overall Winner and Pangea Prize Recipient: 'Ping Pong Training' by Hardijanto Budiman Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Artist statement: Ping pong or table tennis is my favorite sport. When I was young I used to be a...
  8. Make your backhand like Ma Long

    My lockdown contribution. The feeder was my friend, Amicus, who is an expert at this sort of thing.
  9. Salah vs Lovren: Lunar New Year Table Tennis Challenge

    It looks like Liverpool FC players need a new challenge
  10. Shout, Mercy! Mercy! Mercy! when your opponent is too good or Brexit gets too much

    I first heard this song as a 12yo back in the sixties. It's still one of my favourites. It's also the only tune I know where the crowd is part of the music. "You know, sometimes we're not prepared for adversity, When it happens sometimes we’re caught short. We don’t know exactly how to handle...
  11. Recognise the player in black?

    Without viewing the YT comments, who's the player in black? Hint; he is known today for his backhand.
  12. Dan in real, serious match recorded last week!

    Hi tt guys, last weekend I attended a Bristol OpenUp tournament which Dan helped set up and run. He also entered the tournament and I managed to record the last set of his semi final match against top England ranked player Liam McTiernan. Say what you think and be brutal if necessary:D If you...
  13. Frustration playing a long pimples pips player

    Picture this. You are playing against a top player. You are holding your own in the game. Then there are 4 points in succession like this......
  14. Chopper vs attacker in final of Bristol Junior open 4 star event Dec 2017

    Since the introduction of the plastic 40+ ball, forum wisdom states that defenders are at an extreme advantage. Here are two juniors (under 17) going at it in a classic matchup of attacker vs defender. Background, Joseph Hee from London (Fusion TTC) and Singapore is ranked at number 3 in the...
  15. A personal birthday greeting from Paul Drinkhall

    Today (17Nov) is my birthday. Paul Drinkhall was nice enough to send me a video wishing me a happy birthday. How nice of the chap;)
  16. I feel depressed watching this. Loop against chop

    I simply feel old watching these guys, I could do that stroke once in a rally but never twice in a row. Simply getting into position would be too much for me. Loop, then push the return, then think about another loop is my technique.
  17. Reason to buy more Butterfly bats

    Timo Boll just shared this photo below on his Facebook page and said, “There's a lot of matches. I've prepared enough rackets.” So there you have it, to properly emulate your TT heroes, you must take at least 4 bats. Plus a pro like Timo plays less matches than the average amateur so we need to...
  18. Don't gamble in TT, it can go badly [video]

    Watch out for those under the table bets;)
  19. Why pros blow their thumbs

    I see this all the time where players blow their thumbs in between rallies. Apparently it calms the nerves. Calm your nerves There is a simple hack on how to tone down those jumpy nerves and anxieties in your gut. Just blow on your thumb! As weird as it may sound, this method actually eases...
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