Take my advice with a grain of salt:
Develop your own technique, find what's right for you, and don't base your technique off of professionals. It's not going to work out. Unless you have the time, money, and dedication to go to China and train there or hire a really good coach, there's nothing you can do to get to that technique and level.
It's nice to think that anyone can do anything if they believe in themselves, but chances are, so many people also think the same way. They all want to achieve greatness and they will definitely do much more to get there than you are. I've always believed that I will eventually get to compete at the Nationals in Las Vegas and probably win something that may provide recognition for all the hard work I've done regarding table tennis. And I still do.
Realistically, in order for me to win at the Nationals, or in order for you to play at world rank level, you need money and ultimate dedication. Are you willing to risk your future against tens of thousands of people that have the money and dedication to do the same?
I'm only 15 too, and I started at age 9. I realized that even if you started early, you'll never be able to be world ranked. I have small goals for myself in table tennis, goals that I know I can achieve if I dedicate myself enough to it. (Reach 2000 USATT is my goal for now, and I've improved by 700 points in a year, hopefully I can get there by next year). But setting a long term goal like that without even being sure I can get there sounds like a real challenge, and I'm not willing to risk my future for that.
Develop your own technique, find what's right for you, and don't base your technique off of professionals. It's not going to work out. Unless you have the time, money, and dedication to go to China and train there or hire a really good coach, there's nothing you can do to get to that technique and level.
It's nice to think that anyone can do anything if they believe in themselves, but chances are, so many people also think the same way. They all want to achieve greatness and they will definitely do much more to get there than you are. I've always believed that I will eventually get to compete at the Nationals in Las Vegas and probably win something that may provide recognition for all the hard work I've done regarding table tennis. And I still do.
Realistically, in order for me to win at the Nationals, or in order for you to play at world rank level, you need money and ultimate dedication. Are you willing to risk your future against tens of thousands of people that have the money and dedication to do the same?
I'm only 15 too, and I started at age 9. I realized that even if you started early, you'll never be able to be world ranked. I have small goals for myself in table tennis, goals that I know I can achieve if I dedicate myself enough to it. (Reach 2000 USATT is my goal for now, and I've improved by 700 points in a year, hopefully I can get there by next year). But setting a long term goal like that without even being sure I can get there sounds like a real challenge, and I'm not willing to risk my future for that.