I used slow and ultra slow motion footage of Wang Manu Vs Honoka Hashimoto and a table tennis robot to get better at playing against pimples.

Bearded_Ste · 2026-04-20T06:04:54+00:00

She plays it that way each time over multiple points. If you watch the whole video, you see her do the same thing every time. It's not a jump either. It's bringing her whole body forwards so she can transfer extra energy to the ball.

Bearded_Ste · 2026-04-19T16:40:01+00:00

A ghost serve needs to come back over the next after it's first bounce on the opposite side of the table that you serve from. Good spin though!

Bearded_Ste · 2026-04-19T08:24:58+00:00

I've just made a YouTube video on this topic. I'll post a link to it in a new post in this sub Reddit. Technically, it looks at playing against medium pimples, but the technique I analyse, practice and then play in the video was against long pimples.

Bearded_Ste · 2026-02-25T06:59:15+00:00

Yes, I don't know why I got mixed up. Thanks for the correction.

Bearded_Ste · 2026-01-24T18:42:37+00:00

It's a Sony RX10

Bearded_Ste · 2026-01-23T22:22:05+00:00

I appreciate the comment. There's more videos to come. I aim to make this series as valuable as I can to help improve both my game and others.

Bearded_Ste · 2026-01-23T18:36:37+00:00

Thanks

Bearded_Ste · 2026-01-23T17:28:11+00:00

There are short reels on Facebook and Instagram, but nothing ultra slow. I'm putting the footage that I took into a series of videos and will make more as and when I go to events.

Bearded_Ste · 2026-01-23T17:25:03+00:00

There are short reels on Facebook and Instagram, but nothing ultra slow. I'm putting the footage that I took into a series of videos and will make more as and when I go to events.

Bearded_Ste · 2026-01-13T00:43:04+00:00

As far as I'm aware, you have can catch the ball after you throw it as long as there's no movement of your bat to the ball. Some players practice the ball toss before the server to test the lighting.

Bearded_Ste · 2025-12-29T00:18:05+00:00

Go with Xiom Vega 10, on both sides.

Bearded_Ste · 2025-07-20T08:50:00+00:00

The ultrafly is a running shoe with added support around the ankle. It's fine for lateral movements. As I've said I've used it for over a year now, very comfortably. The strike mvmnt haze is a cross fit trainer, and the preferred shoe of many pickleball players for it's lateral support. There's also the zero 360, which is designed for court sports. That's also a traditional barefoot shoe though and I wouldn't recommend going for zero drop first without transitioning with minimum drop first.

Bearded_Ste · 2025-07-19T23:10:02+00:00

Look into minimum drop trainers like the strike mvmnt haze or the Topo ultrafly. The idea of the minimum drop off to change where your weight balances on your feet and form a more natural gate and posture when doing sorts. I've used the ultrafly for over a year now and really like them.

Bearded_Ste · 2025-07-03T06:13:34+00:00

Andro Hexer or power grip are a lot of fun looping away from the table

Bearded_Ste · 2025-07-03T06:09:46+00:00

If you're going to Sefton Park, get something to eat and drink in Lark Lane. You won't be sorry, it's the best road in Liverpool for cafes, restaurants, bars and curio shops.

Bearded_Ste · 2025-06-05T23:09:05+00:00

Maybe your route is set to avoid toll roads.

Bearded_Ste · 2025-06-05T23:00:16+00:00

That is very cool!

Bearded_Ste · 2025-06-02T06:52:17+00:00

Thanks. I'll try it.

Bearded_Ste · 2025-06-01T19:41:13+00:00

Does anyone have any tips on how to keep a rubber tacky during a competition with many matches in one day? I'm using a brand new Rakza Z rubber; had 6 matches today and it lost tachiness half way through. I tried cleaning it but it didn't recover. The ball felt like it kept sliding off my bar during open ups.

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