How to apply tactics in a ping pong match?

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How to apply tactics in a ping pong match?

How to apply tactics in a ping pong match?

There are basically two ways to play tactically early in a match. You can either feel your opponent out to see what he can do and then adjust your tactics based on this ("The Explorer"); or you can force your game on the opponent right from the start, making tactical adjustments as you go on ("The Dominator").
The Explorer uses a variety of tactics early on as he tests his opponent. He uses all his shots - pushes, blocks, loops hard and soft, counter drives, etc. – and puts the ball all over the table at various speeds. He uses all of his serves and receives as he judges the best tactics to use in the match. Some players in this category fall into the trap of over-adjusting to an opponent, and end up letting the opponent do what he wants. Being an Explorer doesn't mean you simply adjust to the opponent's shots; it means you are willing to risk falling behind early on as you search for the best tactics. Ideally, the explorer will find a way to use his strengths against the opponent's weaknesses.
The Dominator comes in with his best shots right from the start, trying to force the opponent to adjust to his shots. Some players in this category fall into the trap of not adjusting to an opponent's adjustments, and often lose due to this lack of flexibility. Being a Dominator does not mean you simply throw your best shots at the opponent and hope for the best; it means you start off with your best game, and then make tactical adjustments.
Are you an Explorer or a Dominator? Whichever you are, perhaps you should experiment with a little of the other. To be at your best, you need some of both.

   

Comments

10/13/2006 6:29:31 AM
rachel said:

its good and it has help me with my assinment thxz


5/27/2007 9:48:33 AM
gustav said:

rachel, you should focus on spelling and not ping-pong assignments. It's good, and it has helped me with my assignment. thxz


12/8/2008 11:06:30 AM
tendai said:

it is helped me and im beating all of my opponents.thnaks to you ive got a wall of shame for table tennis including some teachers from school




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