Blocking tactics to mess up your opponents

[@SeLMeZz]

Switch Block @ 0:55 Fast Block @ 2:43 Slow Block @ 4:03 Chop Block @ 5:35

[@zimbonkanarky5861]

Thank selmezz

[@Alvari_Isbani]

Ro *block* @myhouse

[@readisgooddewaterkant7890]

THX so

[@jrk1666]

God bless you sir

[@wawarraichvlog1712]

SeLMeZz legend

[@tabskermaster]

Usefull... especially for us who don't have coaches and just learn by our selves

[@Neto-hu7fl]

Angelo Cruz what do you think is better doing table tennis lesson or self train

[@NCGamer20]

@@Neto-hu7fl lessons are always FASTER. however, BETTER depends on the player.

[@santhoshmedide5279]

all the employess who start playing in the office.

[@tejask6034]

Seriously...Very helpful...!!!

[@ciambellafarcitaaa]

In this case you won’t face people that can do top spin

[@M.G1440]

I have watched many of your videos and guess what, I am now easily winning my playing partner who was usually winning , great coach

[@TomLodziak]

Great stuff. Always nice when you start beating someone you couldn't before. Keep up the good work!

[@madhavved2875]

Koki niwa has absolutely mastered the chop block. It just insane in the way he turns the game. A brilliant tutorial though.

[@TomLodziak]

Yes - his chop block is amazing and looks so effortless. Wish I could do it like him!

[@artnandavns]

@@TomLodziak lol

[@rahul7976]

@@artnandavns why lol?

[@lazgilaz]

I finally find how called my favorite type of blocks - this is a "chop block"! My friends very dont like it because they cannot effectively counter it and lose ball in more then 70% times!

[@nepipe]

I realized just now that I do the slow block to counter the speed 'rather unknowingly'. Thanks for the sum up. I will apply in my upcoming tournament.

[@TomLodziak]

Good luck for your tournament!

[@azharalhatemi8511]

Yup ​@@TomLodziak

[@easytriops5951]

Good blocking tactics, appreciate it! I just want to say, that I’m not using blocks so often, but when I use them I usually use the first block you mentioned, it’s probably the best. My tactic then is just to make some blocks and then change to attack when the ball comes right and the opponent doesn’t expect it. mostly a backhand loop or forehand topspin attack. :)

[@philipyudada6298]

Coach Tom: Thanks again for a great lesson. The methodical way of your teaching is really helpful. - Philip From Taipei, Taiwan.

[@kaloyan9914]

ive been self training myself for almost 7 years and my stronger side is blocking my types of blocking are Slow and Switch of course my opponents are mostly playing offensive and thats how i developed my blocking skills(kinda...) and watching this video now makes it even easier for me thx dude keep up the good work!

[@photosback-up5098]

My office mates have no clue; wt's coming up on there way! :)

[@hemantkhare5545]

Mine too 😊

[@ajaisingh2428]

So how did it went

[@henryuribe4322]

Haha

[@shubhamarya229]

😂

[@deeprajchanda9206]

Hahaha

[@bola_5136]

I repeatedly watch your videos so I can beat my friend who has an attacking character...thanks... warm greetings from Indonesia 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TomLodziak]

Have you beaten your friend yet?

[@bola_5136]

@@TomLodziak I have beaten 95 percent of them by your block tactics.... hahahahah.... thank's... God bless You brother

[@Sosa40706]

When i started playing all i did was chop block because it was super easy and effective. Thanks, ill start using switch block

[@marcelsolera6878]

The best table tennis channel, well done!

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks!

[@stephenschwaner525]

You helped me win my office tournament. Thank you!

[@robertplatttTT]

As per usual excellent video, this on blocking; keep up the great work, love your coaching videos

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks Robert!

[@josephinebennett8466]

Love this one - helped me loads using the different blocks.

[@erickauffmann_official]

Amazing video tips! Love your channel :D

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks Eric!

[@conscribe838]

@@TomLodziak hi

[@ivanlo7195]

In my opinion, the chop block only be used when you are out of your position so it is just for remedial usage but not use it when you are well prepared

[@Luffy-ml5lt]

Then see koki niwa he always in position

[@gentblue]

Joevy YT It depends if you are good at it and what rubber/blade you use. Using a specialist chop rubber, absolutely no one should be able to anything but push back your chop if you do it properly.

[@seheyser]

As usual excellent tips! I´ve found them very usefull. Thanks!

[@samd1811]

Thank you. I’m preparing for a table tennis tournament at work and this seems to provide helpful tips

[@gaudy7920]

Very useful,I win more matches against my friends now. But the switch block does not really help cause my friends stand in the middle of the table. But still the rest are great.

[@alantaylor3239]

the blocking tips are pretty useful. I will try them in my next training. good luck and good play

[@debadityachatterjee257]

This was a super helpful video. Thank you so much. Amazing explanation!

[@jimahadam374]

Tom ....you are great teacher....love u

[@helenhartley4053]

Things got escalated quickly

[@CristianRodriguez-ft1yy]

Thank you! Very good videos!! Greetings from Argentina

[@RatatRatR]

The thing about these videos -- and I think it's probably inevitable -- is there's very little that these people who have spent years perfecting these specific, minute movements can actually say to teach you to do it like they do. They can make it look easy, but the reality is that none of it will be easy for you unless you're already well practiced and fundamentally quite solid.

[@riddickloowi]

I will have a tournament soon, thanks for this helpful video👍🙏

[@k1kon145]

Neo x ml same, i am a very defensive player and a pusher partly. I kill my opponents with my chops and drives.

[@futurereturns]

Chop block is difficult and requires intensive practise. Switch block is highly effective. Should aim for corners

[@HowardStrum]

Yes, Thank You So Much, Tom! Like all your videos! Great job!!! #Impressive #Teachings #Education #Teacher

[@baybong7938]

I think i am going to be an athlet of tennis table after watching and practicing all of ur video .. thanks tom

[@rose-mariedekoning8471]

I'm pretty good at the first three types of block. Time to start training the chop block!

[@vladimirkleban16]

Спасибо, Том! Полезный урок! Tnx, Tom! It's very very useful!

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks for watching!

[@sergeybolshakov2048]

Thank you, Tom. Your videos always helpful. You're awesome!!!

[@charlieloughnane1653]

Who’s here during lockdown and can’t wait to play again🙄👇👇

[@matiasy7363]

I have table in backyard, so😁

[@cosense3858]

Good morning! blocking killerspin the best form of hand technique.

[@toddroy9558]

This was my dads game, he was heavy and couldn’t move well. He was a master at it. We had him play one of the best players in the USA years ago. But we didn’t tell him who it was. My dad always played with the view that you were taking food from his family, so he was able to beat him every time. The man said to my dad that he’d never seen anyone play that good with blocking.

[@lukepercy497]

Excellent. 👌 Be practicing that chop block 2moro.

[@vesarsenio6377]

Best coach..to me newbie player tenis Thank's mr.tom lozdiak😁

[@ARFallaha]

_Very_ useful. Thank you, Sir, very much for your tips. Subscribed with the bell on!

[@joachimmeyer3767]

Thank you very much, I like the detailed explanations you provide

[@sochivykhieng8805]

Thanks so much for making this video which is extremely helpful and practical!

[@siddharthupadhyay9979]

Thankyou so much sir for helping me to improvise my skills.... If possible make a video on improvising backhand.....

[@prasadpankar3794]

Superb chanel to improve your game.... Thank you so much 🙏

[@TriHuynh-mj5kv]

These containment tactics are the best defense for energy savings!!!

[@__R.a.h.u.l__]

Thanks sir, But can you explain "chop block" in detail. I find it hard to use it in game.

[@petaabay3984]

I agree with you because your theory is near to mine. Ito mima mainly use this block + switch angle/ smash / flat hit / frick / push

[@sololikeabos3269]

Hey thanks for the tips, I just started playing Eleven Table tennis VR and its amazing how your tips have a real effect in the game. not sure if you have tried VR it would be great to see what you think of the realisium aspects. thanks for ya tips.

[@dhanyramadhany380]

Great.. i always practice base on your video and its very usefull to do. Thanks tom

[@toekneema]

Good video! Blocking is so underrated. ma long is the best because he can starts his offense with good defense

[@blessingekedozie8537]

What if u do the fast block and u miss it

[@ttjesus4959]

Hey, I think that you should create a new video as a part 2 to this, Tom. You need to tell people what they have to do with their feet immediately after each of these styles of blocks. It's incredibly important. You know this firsthand since those particular foot movements after blocks are a huge thing holding your level of play back. I actually think it's more important to teach TT players how to think about their next actions as soon as they finish each shot. It's where every single player on earth falters at multiple points in every single match. The higher the level, the less faltering there is. But, it's never NONE for anyone. And clearly, there's a major correlation between level of play and footwork. And as you look deeper into it, you find that footwork IS partial causation for level of play. So, since you struggle with the exact thing I'm talking about, why not make a part 2 to this and help the TT playing world out + practice something you should currently be working on personally, and kill two birds with one stone?

[@vanshrajgarhia3063]

Thanks for giving such nice tips 🙏🙏

[@azharalhatemi8511]

Tom Lodziak i subscribed!🎉

[@TomLodziak]

Thank you!

[@coolkids8951]

Pls make a video on phantom usage

[@allsonsoh2378]

Good teacher.

[@carvingtheway]

Top info as usual.... Awesome

[@davidluu6288]

Teaching very well ,l like it,Thank you

[@unathleticremi]

Great video. I do some of this but I’m gonna start thinking about which one I’m doing more. Except chop block. That looks crazy difficult haha

[@makradi]

Thank you for your useful tips!

[@praveshahlawat234]

Thank you very much for theses videos🏓

[@muralidpm]

Good techniques, awesome to learn.

[@anfauhum.linnas]

Thank You Coach Tom

[@davidbeneteau5036]

Excellent! I like to use it, especially unexpected, quickly off the bounce. Might I add another? To target the opponent's transition point, especially if pen holder. My Chinese friends referred to it an an "embarrassing point"!

[@TomLodziak]

Yes agreed, the crossover is another very good position to block to, especially if you block fast.

[@Hin-yi6gw]

In addition to the slow block, to slow down the speed even more we can move the bat towards our body right before in contact with the ball, imagine touching something hot and move away as soon as we touched it. This technique is called "吸" in Chinese TT and is translated into "suck", like sucking the ball towards you... you get the idea.

[@TomLodziak]

Yes - that's a good blocking variation too. I do it every now and again but didn't know what to call it. But now I will call it the suck shot!

[@9months2live7]

What paddle do you use, Tom?

[@ileshsinha6884]

When my opponent does topspin forehands, and it hits my racket, it goes very high and out of the table. Can you help me with this?

[@irikanji]

Gr8 tips here ... cheers tom

[@MrAmarSindol]

Yes i like ur techniques, tq

[@quasiehenry6249]

Excellent one there coach

[@chrissaltaur1254]

What is the best table tennis racket to achieve spin and speed? Killerspin, Stiga? Also are there unbranded rackets that aren't expensive on the market but achieve the same result of spin and speed?

[@parizadn8691]

It was very helpful and hopefuly,I try to get them right in the game😅

[@hutorohutoro2196]

great...spesial my example playing..mantul & mantap

[@Redwane-Music]

how can you apply the 1st tactic you mentioned with spins comming to your paddle, the ball will only change direction? Are you assuming the ball is coming without any spin ?

[@TomLodziak]

It doesn't matter how much topspin your opponent uses, you can still change the direction of the the block by angling your racket.

[@Redwane-Music]

@@TomLodziak That's right and there is not only topspin. isn't it then worth mentioning how to deal with each one? because what you are showing in this video will not always work without taking into consideration how the ball is coming or does it ?

[@rosahelenaleao9890]

Melhor que academia, perde calorias pra caramba. Rapidez de raciocínio

[@felixstahlkalen1923]

when should i do forehand or backhand and when is it a good idea to Block?

[@TomLodziak]

If a player is attacking you with topspin, then you can play a block shot. In general, you block with the backhand, when ball is played to backhand side and block with forehand when ball is played to the forehand side. But sometimes I like to block with the backhand when ball is in the middle of the table.

[@vyom8691]

that was very useful thx for making this vid

[@muhammedashiquemv7475]

Enjoyed a lot aaaaa...., പൊളിക്കും

[@eduardoarosemena655]

Thanks coach.

[@osd6015]

this video helped me a lot!

[@uptagetnamn]

awesome! i need to practice my backhand more

[@rafishaikh3598]

Great LESSONS in each ASPECTS of Table Tennis GAME. How to win the game by using DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TACTICS. COACH TOM, YOU HAVE PUT THE WINNING TACTICS AT OUR FINGER TIPS. RAFI KITTERY MAINE USA

[@hemantghayal7709]

Simply great.

[@jyuangabrielvisperas6636]

Been playing since 2nd grade but have no proper training now I need to train cause I will be trying out in my university

[@diegogamboaramirez6735]

Do you think that chop block can be a good option for someone using defensive stuff like tackiness chop II 1.9 or feint long II?

[@aeonb1613]

Keep Uploading Tom tnks....

[@frankdevries5739]

Is chop blocking possible with the forehand?

[@bola_5136]

thanks.... 🙏🙏🙏

[@SanyaDhamijaa]

Superbbbb!!!👍👍✌

[@karunareddy5449]

Good one

[@dr.akpatel9915]

Are you TT PLAYER??

[@GLu-tb1pb]

does this also work against Defensive spinny players or should you actively change to loop against non-attacking shots?

[@hung-upear2659]

Thank you!

[@thilinideshika2578]

you are a great coucher 😊

[@ekowidodo6590]

Good training...

[@box.10]

wot a wiz Tom! Thanks VERY MUCH. Roy

[@sanjaybalonii]

Thanks for make this video sir

[@johnroberts262]

Tom, I have noticed the bats have a red / black side to them. Does it make any difference which side you use ?

[@stealthyluke9]

They are red and black so, according to the ITTF rules, your opponent can know which side of the bat you are using to hit the ball (so they can counter it accordingly). Normally people use different types of rubbers on the sides of the bat, but if you use the same rubber, it's a very, very small difference that can't even be noticed. I read it somewhere that, due to the pigments, the black side makes the ball spinnier and the red side makes the ball go faster.

[@rudyyeung2957]

Coach, am I right that switch block or fast block are most commonly used in the cross over area where you cannot execute the FH or BH topspin?

[@TomLodziak]

Switch block is mostly played to the wide BH or wide FH. The fast block can be very effective when played to the crossover area, as the other player has very little time to reach and move into position.

[@damirdamnjanovic4020]

Do you use any power in blocking or you just easy direct the ball

[@anasalahmar9999]

very useful Tipps.

[@익명-m6j]

Really nice.

[@adindacakraningrat5613]

Cool tom. Thanks