Welcome to Ben Larcombe’s table tennis blog. The Expert Table Tennis Blog features regular articles on table tennis coaching and table tennis equipment to help you improve your performance.
This is Episode 056 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Glen and is about how to stop changing grip between shots. Glen asks… “As a former tennis player I’m used to using my left…
This is Episode 055 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Alberto and is about how to play as well in matches as in training. Alberto asks… “Hi Ben! I’ve been practicing drills for the…
The Stiga Carbonado 245 came out together with the Carbonado 290. The 290 has a long trajectory and low arc for the ball flight while the 245 has a long trajectory with a higher arc for the ball flight. Stiga…
This is Episode 054 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Steve and is about getting backspin on a reverse pendulum serve. Steve asks… “For years the reverse pendulum serve with backspin has alluded me.…
This is Episode 053 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Jano and is about how to start coaching beginners. Jano asks… “Let’s say you’re a halfway decent player yourself and you’re getting your feet wet…
This is Episode 052 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Roanac and is about switching from a European to a Chinese Rubber. Roanac asks… “What are the changes that I need to bring to my…
This is Episode 051 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Franco and is about how to stop playing all forehands in matches. Franco asks… “I’m a new player and I have a problem with…
This is Episode 050 of the Ask a Table Tennis Coach podcast. Today’s question comes from Alex and is all about how to plan a third-ball attack. Alex asks… “Can you please talk about how a short side-spin serve makes the…
The Stiga Carbonado 290 was designed for players who wanted a faster Stiga blade. The previous Carbonado 190 was only considered as OFF and not a true OFF+ blade. The Carbonado 90 was even slower like an OFF- blade with…
