Learn to play close to the table

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How can I learn to play close to the table?

Learn to play close to the table

Many players enjoy playing from away from the table, and some (especially defensive players) base their game on this. However, for most players, you want to stay close to the table whenever possible. Otherwise, you "give up" the table. By backing off the table, your opponent has more time to react to your shots, and you have to cover more ground to cover the wide angles and in and out movements. Basically, you are at the mercy of your opponent.
If you have trouble staying at the table tennis table during a match, try this remedy. When you practice, put a barrier behind you to make sure you stay within an arm's length of the table. You might even exaggerate it some, and really jam yourself at the table (with the barrier right behind you) so that you'll learn to do this. It will pay off in the long run.

   

Comments

10/22/2011 1:09:04 PM
Jaydev Ashra said:

My coach Mr Kshitishbhai Purohit always tells us not to play away from the table. I could not understand it till now. I will try to play close to the table.




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