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Schlaftablette said:

I am also not allowed to comment in this thread, but I just do it because I have some time. ^ㅡ^First thing, ask your coach or any other nice 'better' player, or even youtube to 'teach' you about spin and which motion produces what kind of it. I am pretty sure your service receive will improve. Also don't be too hectic when receiving. People underestimate how much time they usually have when receiving a serve. Take it a bit later, it will give you more time to read the spin, and at the same time will lose some of its quality.Second, I only watched the first three sets, you are not ready for the return after hitting the ball. Get into a ready position! With that I don't mean a neutral position, but get ready to play the next ball. You looked always kinda surpised by the return hit of the opponent/under time pressure because you were not ready to hit the next ball. You try to compensate for that by stepping away from the table to gain more 'reacting' time. I for example always get ready to play backhand next, because my switch to forehand is quite fast and also usually, due to the way the forehand works, has 'higher flexible timing'. Sorry, for my english btw. I am not a native speaker.Third, from the middle of the second set, you started to play from 'memory'. Not a bad thing, but if you really want to reach a higher level, you need to learn to use both, playing from memory and deciding 'on the spot'.This are three pointers you asked for. So I stop here.

P.S.: This is completely my personal opinion and observation. I didn't read any bestseller table tennis teaching book neither do I hold a very high coaching license nor have I been headcoach of any professional team.

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Schlafftablette,

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch my video & point out three areas for improvements

I concur with you on each of your three points

I want to watch the video again tomorrow & see exactly what you mean

QUESTION:

What do you mean by "playing from memory?" i really want to reach a higher level!

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btw, as you indicated English is not your native tongue

know that pinga ponga is not my native sport 🤣

have a great day buDDy & thank you for helping me out!

oh, don't forget to answer my question pls 👍

hey der,

TTD has been fruitful & enjoyable for me so far

thanks for turning me onto this forum

i am hopeful & excited!

late,

LDM

randomness is more effective for improvement. Thanks to Carl for showing me that video about training randomness is better than pre-set drill.

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Gonzo,

when you get a chance, could you forward me Carl's vid on training randomness?

thanks,

LDM7

Littledragonman7 said:

Schlafftablette,

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch my video & point out three areas for improvements

I concur with you on each of your three points

I want to watch the video again tomorrow & see exactly what you mean

QUESTION:

What do you mean by "playing from memory?" i really want to reach a higher level!

* * *

btw, as you indicated English is not your native tongue

know that pinga ponga is not my native sport 🤣

have a great day buDDy & thank you for helping me out!

oh, don't forget to answer my question pls 👍

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Littledragonman7 said:

I am LDM7, a USATT 1200 player

I have been honing my Pinga Ponga skills (lessons) since Jan 2021

This is my first video post (12:13) of a round robin match, losing 2 - 3

Seeking input on 1 ~ 3 things that I did to make the other uncomfortable or losing points and 1 ~ 3 things I should have recognized or adjusted better so I lost less points

Thank you for helping me improve!

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How long have you been playing for and what are your TT goals? I know you asked a question but whenever I see an adult hobbyist who has a decent ball control/blocking game, I am usually curious.

Hi Next Level:

How long have you been playing for
=> since January 2021

what are your TT goals?
=> USATT rating 1400 by the end of 2022
=> identify weakest areas of my game & improve so they are not so glaring
=> identify strengths, improve to super strong, dependable at 10 - 9; also hide my weakness (or off-set)

LDM7

Littledragonman7 said:

Gonzo,

when you get a chance, could you forward me Carl's vid on training randomness?

thanks,

LDM7

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I like what I heard Gonzo

I do not recall any specific TT drills or how to "randomly" practice

Do you have a "sequence" or an example of random practice?

Thanks man!

maybe i can also ask carl for some examples

however i do not know his handle ...

Littledragonman7 said:

I like what I heard Gonzo

I do not recall any specific TT drills or how to "randomly" practice

Do you have a "sequence" or an example of random practice?

Thanks man!

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Gozo said:

Hey dude,


How can random practice be sequenced?

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Easely. For example:
1) coach sends ball 3-5 times (you never know how many) to the left, one to the right
2) push from random side, then loop from another side, then pure random
etc.

cytivrat said:

Easely. For example:
1) coach sends ball 3-5 times (you never know how many) to the left, one to the right
2) push from random side, then loop from another side, then pure random
etc.

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Wrighty67 said:

Hi all

inposted a thread recently about BH flick advice and got some useful pointers. Below is a video of me practicing it along with BH topspin - I’d love your thoughts on how I can improve either shot.

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Hello! I like your training hall. Looks very therapeutic and nice.

BH flick: I think it looks like the ball will be long so you can loop it if you wait? Better to wait and loop if possible, hard to get power in the flip if the ball is too long. If you want to use the flip in game play i think it would be better to get a backspin ball and try to come more on the side of the ball. You need to move the racket very fast to clear the net if you get a little back spin on the ball. I also think you will get more power if you try to squat lower and try to use power from the ground, come closer to the ball and put the elbow in front to get more power.

For the backhand loop it seems like you come from the left leg with the stroke. I think you will only have the time to do this when you get a lot of time. In game play i think it will more beneficial to come from the belly. If this is against topspin, then i think you can try to loop more forward and use the forearm like throwing a frisbee or playing cards.

Good luck.

Lula said:

Hello! I like your training hall. Looks very therapeutic and nice.

BH flick: I think it looks like the ball will be long so you can loop it if you wait? Better to wait and loop if possible, hard to get power in the flip if the ball is too long. If you want to use the flip in game play i think it would be better to get a backspin ball and try to come more on the side of the ball. You need to move the racket very fast to clear the net if you get a little back spin on the ball. I also think you will get more power if you try to squat lower and try to use power from the ground, come closer to the ball and put the elbow in front to get more power.

For the backhand loop it seems like you come from the left leg with the stroke. I think you will only have the time to do this when you get a lot of time. In game play i think it will more beneficial to come from the belly. If this is against topspin, then i think you can try to loop more forward and use the forearm like throwing a frisbee or playing cards.

Good luck.

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Thanks Lula - 100% on the flick vs topspin. I was just trying to set a ball that I could get back with relative ease but I know I wouldn't be flicking this ball in a match. I have been practicing vs back and sidespin since then (much harder)

Topspin - I have been focusing on left leg start since seeing it in Dan's recent video as a pointer, but I totally get the point re time in a match as I already feel this a lot when trying to hit backhand drives.