Story #1
Fred dominated the match against Bob with a 3-0 win: 11-2, 11-8, 11-6. In the last few points of the third game, Bob didn’t even try because he didn’t have an answer for Fred’s dominant forehand smash. It was just so powerful that Fred hit winners about 80% of the time. Bob’s only hope was when Fred missed.
Many of my previous articles have been geared toward beating loopers. In this article, I would like to give advice to you (the looper) and talk about improvements that you need to make in order to reach the next level in your looping game.
If you are a beginner looper (0-1400 rated) and looking to make good progress this year. I recommend taking the following steps:
Most top players agree that you must watch the approaching ball. Then as you contact the ball, you must focus your attention on your opponent’s racket. By watching the incoming ball, you will be able to make the last second adjustments. Then, by watching your opponent’s racket, you will have a good idea of what stroke he will be using and where he generally intends to hit (even prior to him hitting the ball). These concepts are very basic.
There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”
Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?”
The Ohio Spring Tournament have come to a close. Thank you to the 60 players who competed in our club tournaments! The fall tournament series will begin in September! Check the upcoming tournament page for the details!
From the moment that you first walk-in the table tennis club, it is a good idea to be friendly and known as “Mr. Nice Guy.” There are several reasons that I recommend that you take this approach. First, you must realize that the club members are your training partners, not your enemies. Don’t be so nit-picky complaining about Ron tossing the ball only five inches on his serve and Joe taking too long between points.
When copying top athletes, it is very important to understand the elements that make a champion successful. For example, Ma Long is the 2015 World champion BECAUSE OF his fast footwork and other strong aspects of his game. Fang Bo is better than many top players BECAUSE OF his powerful forehand. Zhang Jike won the last Olympics BECAUSE OF his strong mental game. These are some of the elements that make champions great.
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