Many of my recent coaching articles have been quite long! Sometimes, I feel that shorter summary articles are better because the key points are easier to remember and apply. In this article, I'm going to highlight 8 quick reminders that you should consider on the day of a tournament...
1. Watch your opponent in a prior match and study his style, his serve, and his serve return. Before beginning a match, also make sure to check his racket.
Learn the 6 vital keys that you must do during warm-up
During a two minute warm-up there are a few important things that you should be doing…
#1 You should remove any distractions. If there is a barrier too close to the table and needs to be moved, adjust the barriers prior to the first point. If there are broken balls on the floor or dirt on the table, make sure that you clean the area.
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Just like any other table tennis skills, developing a tactical mindset takes discipline. As I work through the various styles over the coming weeks and teach you how to play against various opponents, I want you to understand that you too can think of your own tactics. I’m not very smart, I’m just an average guy. However, I do spend quality time thinking. You too can develop this same discipline.
During a table tennis match, is it beneficial to remember previous points or to just block out the past and play in the moment?
The answer is… BOTH!
To reach your peak potential, you need to forget and remember! I’m going to illustrate my point by sharing a true story that happened to me.
I was playing one of the most important matches of my life.
I was down 1-2 in games in a best 3/5 match.
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