Looping flips is one of the most under-developed skills in America.  Nearly everyone trains looping pushes, looping long serves, looping blocks, and even looping loops.  However, the loop against the flip requires a slightly different technique.
 
Short Strokes

 
 
Losing
 
I have received this particular question from over 50 of my followers.  I decided that it was time to answer it.  This week, Luis Sergio Chavez wrote, “It would be great if you could cover also the mental strength aspects or techniques to mentally recover from 0-4 where you are the one who made 4 mistakes in a row.  I would love to learn from your experience and knowledge on how to get back on track.”
 

 
 
Distractions might seem trivial, but they can take your focus on the match and off your game-plan.  Common distractions include - bad playing conditions, illegal serves,  a loud competitor on the next table, stalling, and many other things. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Planning for the Future

I used to consider myself to be a great planner - planning for the future weeks, months, years. I used to consider that to be one of my strong points. This month, God has taught me...

Proverbs 27:1

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

James 4:13-14

 
 
 
 
Out-of-Sync
 
After not playing for a few weeks, you might feel a bit sluggish or out-of-sync with your game.  In this article, I want to explain why and give a few helpful tips that you can use to quickly restore and build your playing-level!  When you don’t play at all, these are the first three things that you usually lose…    timing, footwork, and serve return.
 
Timing

Book Review By Richard McAfee
 
How many times have you had a friend ask, “why do you play Table Tennis”? Ever
have a parent ask you, “why should my child take up the sport of Table Tennis”?
How about a reporter ask you for facts on the benefits that our sport offers?
When this happens to me, I normally rack my brain to come up with a few
answers knowing that I am leaving out so much of the greatness of our sport.
Finally, there is now a short easy reading book that has captured the many

 
 
Testimonial
This book is a fun, easy read and it includes interesting facts! Throughout the book, you will get a comprehensive review of the benefits of ping pong and table tennis. You can learn about the health, mind, social, cross-training, and other benefits of the sport.
Dora Kurimay
Mental Performance Consultant
 
Order 1 Copy through Amazon

 
 
 
Testimonial

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