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Are You Standing Too Close to the Table Tennis Table?

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This is a bit of a follow-up to my blog post last month. Back then, I asked the question, are your serves going too short? Today, my focus shifts to your stance and I’m asking you, are you standing too close to the table?

SPOILER ALERT: You probably are!

So many beginners and intermediate players stand too close to the table! I’m not exactly sure why this is. But during 10 years of coaching table tennis, I’ve constantly had to tell my players to take half a step back – if not more.

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JOOLA Inside Review

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If you’re on the lookout for a good quality table tennis table that’s also great value, you’ve probably seen the JOOLA Inside, sold on Amazon for $349.99. Here’s my full JOOLA Inside review.

In this post, I’ll be reviewing the JOOLA Inside Table Tennis Table, weighing up the pros and cons of buying one and making a few other suggestions. It’s my hope that after reading this, you’ll find it much easier to decide whether this table is the right one for you.

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5 Tips to Help You Thrive in the New Table Tennis Season

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The pre-season is over… The new 2019/2020 table tennis season is upon us! Many of the world’s top leagues and tournaments have already started and I’m sure, if you haven’t already, you’ll be competing again soon.

A new season can mean a new environment and potentially some changes to your competitive table tennis from the year before. Perhaps you’ve moved to play for a different club, or your team has been promoted/relegated so you’ll be playing in a different division.

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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Table Tennis (S02E06)

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This is Episode #6 of the Expert Table Tennis Podcast with Ben Larcombe and Harrie Austin-Jones. This month we’re chatting about the physical side of table tennis.

Is physical training even important for table tennis? If so, what kinds of stuff should we be doing? Harrie has a background in physical power sports like rugby, sprinting and bodybuilding, so I wanted to pick his brain!

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Power Pong 2001 Review

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If you’re looking for an affordable three-wheel table tennis robot, you’ve probably had your eye on the Power Pong 2001! But is it a good choice? Here’s my full review of the Power Pong 2001.

You may have noticed that the Power Pong 2001 looks very similar to a Butterfly Amicus robot. That’s because they’re made by the same factory in Hungary!

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