When hitting backhands, many table tennis players do a great job hitting to different locations.  Because they are able to bend at the wrist, these players are easily able to contact the inside of the ball, the back of the ball, and the outside of the ball in order to hit to different locations.

Did you ever wonder what a 2500-rated player was thinking during a match? What thoughts were going through his head? What were his initial game tactics and how did his tactics change during the match?

 
 
 
 
Approximately 80% of the club players in the US admit that serve return is the weakest part of their game.  There are so many different types of serves – backhand over the shoulder, backhand under the shoulder, forehand pendulum, forehand reverse pendulum, forehand hook, forehand tomahawk, backhand tomahawk, windshield wiper serves, and a much of serves that have no names. 
 
Identify your nightmare serve.  Next, spend time learning how to SERVE IT YOURSELF. 
 

 
 
 
   Many kids at tournaments have been asking me for advice in getting a table tennis equipment sponsor such as Nittaku, Tibhar, Donic, etc...  Here is the advice that I give to them.
 
 
     First, determine what kind of equipment that you like.  Personally, I like Nittaku equipment.  However, I realize that each player is different.  So, you need to determine which brand of equipment that you prefer.