We are looking for volunteers to assist us at our 3-star tournament on March 20-21.  We will compensate you for your time with money or give you a discount on your event fees.  Here are the jobs that we are currently needing assistance for.
 
Friday, March 20th  7am-noon table moving
Friday, March 20th  1pm-3pm table setup and barrier assembly
Friday, March 20th 4pm-9pm entering scores and table assignments
Saturday, March 21st 9am-1pm entering scores and table assigments

 
 
 
 
Pips Scenario:
1. Player A and B are both using grippy inverted.  Player A gives good topspin and player B blocks. Player B's rubber grabbed the ball and it returned with topspin. The spin changed and therefore stayed topspin.
2. Player A is using grippy inverted and player B is using long pips or anti without any friction at all.  Player A gives good topspin and player B blocks. Player B's rubber did not grab the ball and the same rotation continued back to player A, which is now backspin.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In order to improve your table tennis game, there are 2 main aspects that you need this year.
#1 You need to have the right info
#2 You need to spend quality time practicing
 
 
 
 
How do you get the right info???  There are several ways:
A. Record yourself practicing and analyze the video
B. Read coaching articles, reading coaching books, and watch coaching DVDs
C. Receive group lessons (most cost around $20/hour).

 
 
 
 
 
 
Last week at the local table tennis club, there were about 10 players rated 1800 and 1 player rated 2100 who was a controlled looper.  I asked the 2100-rated player what he could possibly do to improve to the next level…  After a bit of discussion, we agreed that he needed to learn to play more aggressively and develop his power shots.