Table Tennis Tips!

• Mix up serves of different length and spin:- Some examples of advanced serves include medium-long, deep, short, down-the-line, pure spin, pure speed, etc. Serves to the elbow tend to be very effective.
• Develop a third-ball attack:- This is where you serve, the receiver receives, and you nail one in for a winner. An example is a short backspin serve, followed by a long push, then a powerful loop.
• Immediate Attack:- Attack whenever you can, primarily on a long serve. It has been proven that the player to open the offense most often usually wins point, set, and match.
• Keep your eyes mostly on the opponent's racket when receiving a serve:- If you keep your eyes on the ball, the server will baffle you with his deceptions.
• Mix up your returns when receiving:- Most players too often tend to push, allowing their opponents to start the offense. Mixing up loops, drives, pushes, chops, etc. provides for excellent variation and a bewildered opponent.
• Choose your equipment wisely:- If you are ready for professional equipment, begin with a medium-fast blade. A medium-fast blade allows you to rely more on technique than on equipment to get the ball over the net. It will also provide optimum control.
• Forehands are the way to go:- To hit forehands wherever you are on the table, you will need to develop good side-to-side footwork. The best players are always able to attack almost equally well on both hands.
• Find some cool serves to experiment:- Examples include a high, heavy backspin serve that bounces on your side near the net, on the opponent's side near the net, and goes back over to your side. Its not only for fun but also, trying these serves promotes the development of 'touch' and spin.
• Control your temper:- When you are losing in a match, or have missed several shots in a row, don't get mad, get even. Ask yourself what needs to be done in order to beat the problem that is plaguing your game. Then try the solution. If it doesn't work, do it again. Until the match is over, you should never give up. If it is your turn to serve, then you are allotted a reasonable amount of time per serve to wait and think things over before you toss the ball. Take advantage of it.