2020-09-09 13:53
We’ve all seen those crazy lob rallies. A player is defending for their life, far away from the table, popping the ball up high in the air, only to have it smashed back at them.
It… Read More
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2020-08-05 14:24
It is no secret that effective serving can be what makes or breaks a match. It is quite literally the only time in a match that you have complete control of the ball – so you’d b… Read More
2020-07-08 14:32
Today’s post will teach you how to beat a chopper (in just four simple steps). Choppers are extremely defensive players. They chop in order to keep the ball on the table, create long r… Read More
2020-06-03 09:46
This month’s post is all about hooks and fades. I am sure a lot of you will have heard of them, but just how good are they and how do you perform them effectively?
What ar… Read More
2020-05-04 15:09
When I think of rare shots in table tennis, the chop block is the first shot that comes to mind. How many of you can say that you use it even just once per training session? Very few I imagi… Read More
2020-04-02 11:00
The tomahawk serve is a somewhat rare serve in today’s table tennis scene. The likes of the pendulum and chop serves are so dominant that you probably rarely see the tomahawk. I can on… Read More
2020-03-31 15:01
The Expert Table Tennis Podcast is back (finally). But we’re currently in lockdown because of coronavirus, so I thought I’d do something different. In this episode, I’m joi… Read More
2019-11-28 16:49
This is Episode #8 of The Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re talking talent, practice, and why a few weeks ago Harrie almost quit t… Read More
2019-11-15 11:16
Table tennis stance is the second aspect of table tennis technique that I teach to my players. The first is the correct shakehands table tennis grip.
This post is part of my How to Play… Read More
2019-10-30 11:04
Harrie’s not been very well this month so this is a special bonus episode of The Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe. In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Lodziak for a c… Read More
2019-09-26 14:41
This is Episode #7 of The Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re discussing the quality and quantity of your training.
This season… Read More
2019-09-11 13:11
This is a bit of a follow-up to my blog post last month. Back then, I asked the question, are your serves going too short? Today, my focus shifts to your stance and I’m asking you, are… Read More
2019-09-06 06:59
If you’re on the lookout for a good quality table tennis table that’s also great value, you’ve probably seen the JOOLA Inside, sold on Amazon for $349.99. Here&rs&hell…Read More
2019-09-05 15:49
The pre-season is over… The new 2019/2020 table tennis season is upon us! Many of the world’s top leagues and tournaments have already started and I’m sure, if you haven&r&hell…Read More
2019-08-31 18:02
This is Episode #6 of the Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re chatting about the physical side of table tennis.
Is physical train… Read More
2019-08-30 16:27
If you’re looking for an affordable three-wheel table tennis robot, you’ve probably had your eye on the Power Pong 2001! But is it a good choice? Here’s my full review of t… Read More
2019-08-30 15:03
If you’re looking for a professional-quality table tennis robot, you’ve probably come across the Power Pong 3001! But is it worth the money? This is my full review of the Power P… Read More
2019-08-29 19:03
If you’re looking for a top-of-the-range table tennis robot, look no further than the Power Pong 5000! This is my full review of the Power Pong 5000 – which has only just started… Read More
2019-08-14 11:57
Are your table tennis serves going too short? “Too short”, you say. “How can a serve be too short? Isn’t it, the shorter the better?!”
This post is all about… Read More
2019-07-29 08:57
This is Episode #5 of the Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re chatting about the mental and emotional side of our sport.
If you s… Read More
2019-06-28 11:12
This is Episode #4 of the Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re chatting about our favourite table tennis drills!
If you’re l… Read More
2019-05-30 11:45
This is Episode #3 of the new style Expert Table Tennis Podcast! This month we’re doing an end-of-season review of Harrie’s table tennis season and setting goals for 2019/20… Read More
2019-04-29 09:00
This is Episode #2 of the new style Expert Table Tennis Podcast! I’m joined once again by my good friend Harrie Austin-Jones and this week we’re chatting about the ultimate begin… Read More
2019-04-09 15:34
If you’ve ever played intermediate-level competitive table tennis you’ll know all about flat hitters. Players that poke and slap the ball instead of looping it.
Their techniqu… Read More
2019-03-25 17:06
After a two-year break, The Expert Table Tennis Podcast is back! From now on, I’ll be joined for each episode by my good friend Harrie Austin-Jones.
This first episode (of what I&r&hell…Read More
2019-03-08 17:16
I just got back from a 90-minute coaching session with Harrie. Today, I was helping him get more spin on his backhand sidespin serve and I thought it would make an excellent mini blog post… Read More
2018-12-11 15:36
Have you ever heard a fellow table tennis player described as having great ‘feeling’? It’s clearly a good thing, but what does it actually mean? And how do we improve… Read More
2018-12-01 12:00
It’s less than a month until Christmas, which means it’s time to start thinking about buying presents (and writing your own Christmas lists too). So what are the best… Read More
2018-11-20 15:08
I never intended this to happen, but my table tennis coaching mantras have turned into a series. This is part three of ‘The Secret to Effortless Loops’. If you haven’t rea… Read More
2018-11-13 09:26
It’s taken over two years to get to this point but finally, the Eastfield Offensive Professional Table Tennis Bat is on sale worldwide! Here’s my full review of the bat, includi… Read More
2018-11-06 14:59
Last week I shared “Pause & Snap“, one of my many table tennis mantras, as the secret to effortless forehand and backhand loops.
This week, I’m disclosing another tabl… Read More
2018-11-01 12:18
As a professional table tennis coach, I am often asked, “What’s the best table tennis bat for beginners?” It’s an important question. As a beginner, you don’t… Read More
2018-10-30 14:19
I’ve been working with Harrie Austin-Jones for almost 18 months now. He knows all the basics of table tennis. He looks like a proper player when you watch him knocking up. His overall… Read More
2018-09-10 11:00
You’ve heard of the 80/20 rule, right? Well, today we’re talking about the 80/40 rule and how it will help you to set goals for your table tennis performance, this season.
The 8… Read More
2018-09-03 07:00
Expert Table Tennis is back! I’ve been super busy with other projects over the past year. I even launched a gin (Pipehouse Gin) with my friend Sam Priestley and our wives – but… Read More
2018-08-31 11:00
Sanwei Target National is the upgraded version of Sanwei’s Target rubber, created with the new plastic ball in mind. The production technique involves covering the unsmooth topsheet o… Read More
2018-08-30 11:03
Are you in the market for a Butterfly Amicus but have no idea which one to get? Which one is the best for what you need? In this article, we hope to clear that up and help you decide.
The B… Read More
2018-08-30 11:02
The Butterfly Amicus Basic table tennis robot is the cheapest robot from Butterfly and is produced in Hungary. All three Amicus robots look exactly the same, it is only the control panel th… Read More
2018-08-30 11:01
The Butterfly Amicus Advance table tennis robot is Butterfly’s mid-range robot and is produced in Hungary. All three Amicus robots look exactly the same, it is only the control panel… Read More
2018-08-30 11:00
The Butterfly Amicus Professional table tennis robot is Butterfly’s top-of-the-range robot and is produced in Hungary. All three Amicus robots look exactly the same, it is only the co… Read More
2018-08-29 11:00
The DHS A5002 is one of the more expensive table tennis rackets produced by DHS and part of their premade bat series. DHS is the most well-known and established table tennis brand in China… Read More
2018-08-28 11:00
The iPong V300 table tennis robot is a brilliant tabletop robot that is simple to use and suitable for all levels of players. It is the most expensive iPong model. Here is our full review… Read More
2018-08-27 11:00
Described by the manufacturer as “the ultimate weapon for the aggressive offensive player” Victas V>15 Extra starts off with a bold claim, which is obviously designed to sell… Read More
2018-08-26 11:00
If you are in the market for a cheap table tennis table then no doubt you will have come across the Donnay Indoor Outdoor Table Tennis Table sold by Kickback Sports (aka Sports Direct) for… Read More
2018-08-25 11:00
If you are looking for a top of the line outdoor table tennis table you might have come across the Kettler Classic Outdoor 10 Table Tennis Table sold on Amazon.com for $1,399.00&n&helli…Read More
2018-08-24 11:00
The Killerspin JET200 is the second cheapest “ping pong paddle” sold by Killerspin as part of their eight-part premade JET series. Here is our full review of the racket.
Killers… Read More
2018-08-23 11:00
The Newgy Robo-Pong table tennis robots are currently available in five different models; 540, 1040, 1050, 2040, and 2050. Which one is right for you? Which one should you buy? In this arti… Read More
2017-10-19 16:32
In my opinion, adult beginners don’t spend enough time working on the basic footwork drills. If I think back to my own table tennis training as a 12 or 13-year-old, I probably spent o… Read More
2017-10-12 17:30
There are probably lots of reasons why adult beginners generally find it more difficult to develop a correct technique than children. But one potential issue relates to the massive height d… Read More
2017-10-05 16:48
Recently, I’ve been coaching table tennis to a number of complete beginners and, as you’d expect, that has involved me having to hammer home all of the basics; grip, stance, foo… Read More
2017-09-28 16:47
I’ve got a bit of a love-hate relationship with having a weekly routine. On the one hand, I love the freedom and flexibility of having a virtually empty calendar. On the other, I do f… Read More
2017-09-21 16:15
The forehand flick, known as the forehand flip in the States, is an attacking stroke played in response to a short ball to the middle or forehand side. It is played over the table to a ball… Read More
2017-09-14 16:29
I’m going to be writing a short blog post every Thursday covering a topic of my choice. Today, I’m looking at a common forehand loop mistake – something I refer to as &ldq&helli…Read More
2017-07-03 13:21
This is the fourth in a series of blog posts I’m calling “A Parent’s Guide to Table Tennis”. I believe this is a really important topic as parents have a big, and of… Read More
2017-06-07 11:11
From time to time I like to highlight the progress of a member of The Expert Table Tennis Academy. Today’s post is all about Harrie Austin-Jones, a 26-year-old guy from Maidstone, Eng… Read More
2017-04-04 11:00
This is Episode 057 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Jonathan and is about serving with corkscrew spin.
Jonathan asks…
“I’ve play… Read More
2017-03-28 11:08
There has been lots of debate about the best table tennis table under $400. Which is the best one? Which one should you choose? In this article, I hope to clear things up and help you decid… Read More
2017-03-20 12:00
This is Episode 056 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Glen and is about how to stop changing grip between shots.
Glen asks…
“As a former… Read More
2017-03-17 12:00
This is Episode 055 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Alberto and is about how to play as well in matches as in training.
Alberto asks…
&ldquo&hell…Read More
2017-03-16 12:00
This is Episode 053 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Steve and is about getting backspin on a reverse pendulum serve.
Steve asks…
“For… Read More
2017-03-15 12:00
This is Episode 053 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Jano and is about how to start coaching beginners.
Jano asks…
“Let’s sa… Read More
2017-03-14 12:00
This is Episode 052 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Roanac and is about switching from a European to a Chinese Rubber.
Roanac asks…
&ld&hell…Read More
2017-03-13 12:00
This is Episode 051 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Franco and is about how to stop playing all forehands in matches.
Franco asks…
“I… Read More
2017-03-10 12:00
This is Episode 050 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Alex and is all about how to plan a third-ball attack.
Alex asks…
“Can you pl… Read More
2017-03-09 12:00
This is Episode 048 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Joey and is about transferring practice skills to matches.
Joey asks…
“I started p… Read More
2017-03-08 12:00
This is Episode 048 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Chris and is about how to recover after your service.
Chris asks…
“Is there a… Read More
2017-03-07 12:00
This is Episode 047 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Alexander and is about how to play well when you’re tired.
Alexander asks…
&l&hell…Read More
2017-03-06 12:00
This is Episode 046 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Richard and is about how to get maximum spin on your serves.
Richard asks…
“H… Read More
2017-03-03 12:00
This is Episode 045 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Lanz and is about how to hold your free arm during play.
Lanz asks…
“Okay so… Read More
2017-03-02 12:00
This is Episode 044 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Steve and is about the difference of short and long pimples.
Steve asks…
“I&r&hell…Read More
2017-03-01 12:00
Sam Dance is a member of The Expert Table Tennis Academy (my online community) and has a fascinating table tennis story to share that includes some karaoke, Patrick Franziska (a professional… Read More
2017-03-01 12:00
This is Episode 043 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Alex and is about how to transfer your weight when forehand looping.
Alex asks…
&ld&hell…Read More
2017-02-28 12:00
This is Episode 040 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Craig and is about bouncing back after a long break.
Craig asks…
“I’m really… Read More
2017-02-27 12:00
This is Episode 041 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question is from Manuchair and is about how to keep your wrist loose.
Manuchair asks…
“Being an amateu… Read More
2017-02-24 12:00
This is Episode 040 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Olariu and is about table tennis fitness.
Olariu asks…
“How can I increase my… Read More
2017-02-23 12:00
This is Episode 039 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Ahkmu and is about how to break through a plateau.
Ahkmu asks…
“Hi Ben! I&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-02-22 12:00
This is episode 038 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Dudnath and is about how to play great table tennis in your 50s.
Dudnath asks&he&hell…Read More
2017-02-21 12:00
This is Episode 037 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Brittany and is about how to get sponsorship as a table tennis player.
Brittany asks… Read More
2017-02-20 12:00
This is Episode 036 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Sharad and is all about how to switch between your backhand and forehand strokes.
Sha… Read More
2017-02-17 12:00
This is Episode 035 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Vlad and is all about how to add power to your forehand loop.
Vlad asks…
&ldqu&hell…Read More
2017-02-16 12:00
This is Episode 034 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today we have 2 questions on the topic of training to improve your consistency from Jim and James.
Jim asks…
&l&hell…Read More
2017-02-15 12:00
This is Episode 033 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Ron and is about placement, tactical decisions and what to do when your opponent is… Read More
2017-02-14 12:10
This is Episode 032 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from John and is all about upgrading your table tennis rubbers.
John asks…
“H… Read More
2017-02-13 12:00
This is Episode 031 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Bob and is all about perfecting the forehand loop technique for maximum speed and spi… Read More
2017-02-10 12:00
This is Episode 30 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s episode could well be the most popular one so far because it’s actually been asked by 3 different listeners. I… Read More
2017-02-09 12:00
This is Episode 029 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Eddie and is all about how to read your opponents placement.
Eddie asks…
&ldqu&hell…Read More
2017-02-08 17:44
I started using Tenergy 05 back in 2009 – pretty soon after it was first released. I was instantly hooked! The speed, the spin, the high arc. It was all perfect.
Later, as a poor stude… Read More
2017-02-08 12:00
This is Episode 028 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from AJ and is about the possibility of training tennis and table tennis at the same time… Read More
2017-02-07 12:00
This is Episode 027 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Vincent and is all about how to play against a highly coached young player.
Vincent asks&h&hell…Read More
2017-02-06 12:00
This is Episode 026 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Ed and is all about how to counter loop a sidespin loop.
Ed asks…
“One of my oppon… Read More
2017-02-03 12:00
This is Episode 023 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Steve and is all about using short pips in 2017 and beyond.
Steve asks…
“What… Read More
2017-02-02 12:00
This is episode 24 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Bruce and is all about adding spin to your forehand loop.
Bruce asks…
“My… Read More
2017-02-01 12:00
Dan Seemiller is an American table tennis legend. He is five times US Men’s Singles Champion, twelve times US Men’s Doubles Champion, and seven times US Mixed Doubles Champion. T… Read More
2017-02-01 12:00
This is Episode 023 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Busy Nizzy and is all about the nutrition between matches.
Nizzy asks…
“What shoul… Read More
2017-01-31 12:00
This is Episode 022 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Thomas and it’s all about how to find a good table tennis club in London.
Thomas asks&hel&hell…Read More
2017-01-30 12:00
This is Episode 021 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Sarah and it’s all about how to avoid getting stuck in pushing rallies.
Sarah asks&hellip&hell…Read More
2017-01-27 12:00
This is Episode 020 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Carl and it’s all about how to add random drills into your practice.
Carl asks…
&l&hell…Read More
2017-01-26 12:00
This is Episode 019 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Mahmud and it’s all about how to keep your serves low.
Mahmud asks…
“I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-01-25 12:00
This is Episode 018 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Neil and it’s all about how to continue improving over the long-term.
Neil asks…
… Read More
2017-01-24 12:00
This is Episode 017 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from John and it’s all about how to choose your blade handle type.
John asks…
“Hi… Read More
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