I Can’t!!!
 
On a daily basis, many of my students say the words, “I can’t” as it relates to learning a new stroke,  learning a new serve, enduring through physical training, and many other table tennis related activities.
 
As a coach, when I hear a player say these words, here is what I’m hearing…
I
Certainly
Am
Not
Trying
 
Often, when a player has declared that he can’t do something, then he will stop giving his best effort or give up all together.  Therefore, I no longer allow my students to use these words.  Instead, I ask them to say something like…  I haven’t fully developed it yet and I’m working toward my goals!