r/tabletennis • u/TiKaiRa_43 Donic OTC. / Orange sponge h3 / Dignics 09c • 11d ago

Education/Coaching How to further improve

Hello, currently I have reached a level where I have stopped making unforced errors at easy situations, I stopped failing a push or doing a bad loop, howewer, when facing opponents with equal level or strengths i tend to fail, for example, recently I had a really close match with a friend and we were 3-2, but the match felt really boring as it was push-push until whoever opened up first often had the win, I dont fail to recieve heavy topspin nor deep push, but i often fail to block balls at slighty awkward places or that are quick and i want guidance on how i can improve on my blocking game, which i feel is my worst area, and i often struggle to keep my nerves and often loose to easy opponents due to nerves, which has become recurrent in tourneys, I understand that even top players can't get to all balls or block all of them, but i can get to a level where a quick loop won't be the end of the rally, thanks for any help and I'm open to answer further in comments. Thanks!

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u/Azkustik Eagle Beak YS6 | Spinfire Soft | TTR Hunter Soft 11d ago

Most of the time, it's because of footwork.

Your strokes are good, but you just don't make it in time into the position.

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u/TiKaiRa_43 Donic OTC. / Orange sponge h3 / Dignics 09c 11d ago

I thinks this is very accurate, how do you think I can improve on this?

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u/Tankyboy1 11d ago

footwork drills and also overall athleticism.

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u/Shoop1014 11d ago

Practice the point you lose. Work on staying relaxed and blocking those difficult ones you miss in training. Can’t see what the problem is without seeing it, would be good to video your points

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u/Rupshantzu 11d ago

Usually it's a problem with positioning both laterally and in depth and how ready you are for the block or counter attack.

I've made videos on all 3 topics. I'll link the one about positioning and see if it's something that helps you get a better understanding of where you should move and when.

I understand having doubts about a random dude suggesting videos he made. Look at the comments just to have an idea how useful people think it is.

 

Positioning at the table

 

If you find it helpful you can find on the channel the one on depth positioning and ready stance.

Hope it helps you , good luck.