Reasons for a Loss
 
     If you understand the reasons for wins and losses, then you will have a better grasp on what is needed for peak performance.  In this article, I’m going to outline some factors that will cause you to lose.
 
Your Poor Performance

 
 
 
 
 
Winning tournaments isn’t merely about having fast footwork and a powerful loop.  Winning is often determined by how poorly you can make your opponent play.  In many other sports like swimming or running or weight lifting, you compete and your opponent competes.  Your job in running is to perform well yourself.  However, your job in table tennis is to hinder your opponent.  I’m going to be very blunt here…  If your opponent doesn’t miss, then you can’t score a single point! Think about that for a minute…