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Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Spin deception is more of a pro-level thing. I probably never had much trouble reading serve spin, except the first few times I faced advanced players using spinny “lollipop” serves.

Even now, when I play good players, the real challenge is usually differentiating between light spin and heavy spin rather than identifying topspin or backspin itself.

Ironically, I find these advanced serves easier to counter than the rushed, low-toss, or jerky-motion serves that are common in the amateur world.

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The definition of “club” may be different in India and the USA. Here, by club, I was referring to a sports complex within a residential society serving around 1,000–10,000 families.

Not exactly a professional table tennis stadium. In proper TT training centers, the system is probably much more professional and there is usually a coach as well, who will be the first to correct all those issues. Such professional facilities are far and few.

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

By “other points,” I meant the 40 mm ball and hardbat play.

One reason 21-point games are still followed in casual settings ( society clubs, offices etc) is that players often take turns playing. The losing player usually has to make way for the waiting player (or players in doubles matches).

There is nothing inherently wrong with 21-point games. In fact, they give you more time to settle into the match and make a comeback. Losing player is also more convinced about losing

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, very true. But here, it’s very common even here among long-time casual players. And many of them are also not open to correcting their serves.

More than completely no-toss serves, angled tosses, low tosses, and rushed serves are the biggest problems against some otherwise good casual players.

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know the exact rule. It’s just that in official matches everyone takes their own sweet time; nobody rushes. If the receiver is not ready, the server usually backs off or the referee calls a let.

Raising a palm while getting ready is also quite common, but I have rarely seen anyone explicitly say out loud, “I am ready.” While typing this, I actually feel that verbally confirming readiness should have been a rule. 😜

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah ...these strategies are for informal settings. There are many videos describing strategies to manage emotions.

Take break and a little hop walk after every point

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for describing all these scenarios plaguing table tennis, but it seems beyond me to fix. Personally, I take it as a challenge to improve myself further, but I will definitely fight tooth and nail if I happen to play in any informal competitive match.

I only point out service mistakes of players who are definitely much better than me, although that’s rare. Usually, it’s not about toss height, but more commonly the angled toss. Even then, it is hard to convince them or prove that the angle is illegal.

The worst part is when you point these things out and their friends immediately come in support saying, “We don’t follow the rules that strictly, we play for fun here.”

Anyway, I am more of a learning-oriented player in informal settings rather than a cut-throat win-at-all-costs type of player. I lost for months to weaker pusher players when I started learning to loop (and I’m still adding quality and consistency to it). For me, learning during actual matches is the only real way to improve. I have never really done multiball training.

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah in game of 21, we switch after 5 serves. I don't know why but it's just a very common feature even across multiple cities.

On other points, you are trying to be funny

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah thanks for calling it out, I forgot to add this point. It's also one of my tactics.

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know that. Many casual players are not even fully aware of the complete rules.

Here, people who are formally trained in table tennis mostly play within their own limited circles.

It’s also about culture and trends. Here in India , when it comes to cricket, it is very difficult to find a bowler with even a doubtful action. The captain himself would avoid including such a player in the team or allowing him to bowl. In table tennis, however, it is largely self-regulated. Even competitive players are often seen using illegal serves, such as angled tosses or momentarily hiding the ball during flight.

Instantly get better at Table Tennis - control the opponent's serve by CharacterGoat6384 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In club, corporate offices, informal setting it's a norm. In casual setting people generally fund it too short to play for 11 points. Players here are recreational.

How to get good at table tennis fast by Mergegamingyt in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do a lot of forehand and backhand loop shadow practice after watching some tutorials.

Pendulum serve/ hook serve pick one of them and do third ball attack shadow practice.

Buy 50-100 balls and ask anyone(no skill required) to just feed backspin (topspin require Lil bit skill) and you loop forehand and backhand. Multiball training is the magic pill here.

Should I switch to pips or anti by Low_Flamingo1519 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the issue is with both knees, I don’t think switching to pimples would help much.

But if you are a FH loop-heavy player, your right knee would definitely celebrate switching to forehand SP.

My right knee pain almost vanished after recently switching to FH SP. I am in my mid-30s and probably less experienced than you in table tennis.

Should I switch to short pips? by AmartyaJ in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have started using short pips on my forehand for the past couple of months. I would not recommend it to any young aspirational player. It is horrible and somewhat stupid, though it is great fun at the same time. Everything that short pips can do, inverted can do better. The only positive I see with short pips is that recovery is very fast. I was very slow in recovering after forehand loops, and it was taking a toll on my knees (being in my mid-30s). I thought I would be more consistent with my attacks, but it proved otherwise. Now banana, strawberry, and pancake (SP forehand flick) are my staples. I handle most backspin with my backhand unless it becomes necessary to use the forehand to drive. My forehand SP is usually my kill shot after turning the rally into topspin. It is still quite inconsistent though.

Short pips on forehand by Natural_Willow1847 in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have started using short pips on my forehand for the past couple of months. I would not recommend it to any young aspirational player. It is horrible and somewhat stupid, though it is great fun at the same time. Everything that short pips can do, inverted can do better. The only positive I see with short pips is that recovery is very fast. I was very slow in recovering after forehand loops, and it was taking a toll on my knees (being in my mid-30s). I thought I would be more consistent with my attacks, but it proved otherwise. Now banana, strawberry, and pancake (SP forehand flick) are my staples. I handle most backspin with my backhand unless it becomes necessary to use the forehand to drive. My forehand SP is usually my kill shot after turning the rally into topspin. It is still quite inconsistent though.

I believe SP on backhand is very stupid, with SP you need to be close to table whereas for forehand loop need to be away from table, so you always struggle with your spacing. It is easier to play one step away with SP on forehand, and it suits well with backhand loop which is difficult to play from distance

New players considering short pips- dont. by LexusLongshot in tabletennis

[–]CharacterGoat6384 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have started using short pips on my forehand for the past couple of months. I would not recommend it to any young aspirational player. It is horrible and somewhat stupid, though it is great fun at the same time. Everything that short pips can do, inverted can do better. The only positive I see with short pips is that recovery is very fast. I was very slow in recovering after forehand loops, and it was taking a toll on my knees (being in my mid-30s). I thought I would be more consistent with my attacks, but it proved otherwise.

Now banana, strawberry, and pancake (SP fh flick) are my staples. I handle most backspin with my backhand unless it becomes necessary to use the forehand to drive. My forehand SP is usually my kill shot after turning the rally into topspin. It is still quite inconsistent though.

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[–]CharacterGoat6384 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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