How to Lob Like a Pro (in 4 Steps)
We’ve all seen those crazy lob rallies. A player is defending for their life, far away from the table, popping the ball up high in the air, only to have it smashed back at them. It sure does look impressive…
Alex Horscroft
3 Table Tennis Serves Every Player Should Master
It is no secret that effective serving can be what makes or breaks a match. It is quite literally the only time in a match that you have complete control of the ball – so you’d better make it count!…
How to Beat a Chopper (in 4 Simple Steps)
Today’s post will teach you how to beat a chopper (in just four simple steps). Choppers are extremely defensive players. They chop in order to keep the ball on the table, create long rallies, and to limit your attacking options.…
Hooks and Fades (Elevate Your Loop Game)
This month’s post is all about hooks and fades. I am sure a lot of you will have heard of them, but just how good are they and how do you perform them effectively?
The Chop Block (The Most Neglected Shot in Table Tennis)
When I think of rare shots in table tennis, the chop block is the first shot that comes to mind. How many of you can say that you use it even just once per training session? Very few I imagine.…
The Tomahawk Serve (And Why You Should Learn It)
The tomahawk serve is a somewhat rare serve in today’s table tennis scene. The likes of the pendulum and chop serves are so dominant that you probably rarely see the tomahawk. I can only recall a few players that I…