1. Master the basics
Like any other sport, mastering the basics of table tennis will allow you to outmaneuver your toughest opponents. Take the time to learn how to grip the paddle correctly, how to move your feet, and learn the different spinning effects on the ball. Identify your weak points and constantly practice until they become strong points.
2. The spin is your best friend
Learning how to spin on strokes is difficult, but it is often the key to beating any player at any level of ping pong play. Understanding how spin affects your returns will help you learn how to counter it.
Here are some indicators that you can use right away :
- Keep an eye on your opponent's paddle as he returns the ball, as this is a great way to see how the effects are printed on the ball. If you like the way he hits, replicate the same move. Add it to your hit list.
- Check how fast the logo rotates on the ball , to measure its speed of rotation. If the logo is blurred, it means that the spin of the ball is greater, and vice versa.
- When the opponent's paddle moves from bottom to top, then it is a topspin or topspin . If the opponent's paddle moves up and down, it is a backspin or slash. From left to right, it's a right sidepin, etc.
3. Practice
There is no substitute for practice, and you should do it as much as you can between your more serious ping pong matches. This time should be used to overcome blatant weaknesses you may have or develop your strengths and make them an important part of your table tennis game. Remember that when you practice you want to improve, but when you play in tournaments use professional table tennis rackets.
Try to play practice matches to develop a new tactic or integrate a new skill you've learned into their repertoire. It is also very useful to watch yourself play. This way, you can clearly see the mistakes you are making and correct them quickly.
4. Serve the right way
Short serves are perhaps the best method , because it makes it very difficult for the opponent to gain some kind of advantage. Always keep your wrists relaxed if you are going to spin the ball and try to move your hand faster at the end of the shot to increase the spin of the ball. You can also mix and match the serves to prevent your opponent from guessing.The serve or serve is one of the key parts of the game of table tennis. If you haven't thought of using serves as a tactic to gain an advantage over your opponent, start now. Excellent serve can earn you the point, and sometimes the game! There are many ways you can serve.
5. Use different heights
Height 1 is when the ping pong ball has bounced and is rising . You can hit the ball just before it reaches full height by using a little back swing along with a short, quick hit. This has the effect of catching the other player off guard and can often win you the point.
Height 2 is when the ping pong ball bounced and is at its highest point . The key here is to use a relaxed technique to get the best effect. This is where flat shots are generally best performed.
Height 3 is when the ping pong ball bounced and is about to hit the table from the ground . This would normally require a large forearm twist prior to impact. Forehand loop strikes are most effective at this point.
