BOOM! How to dominate with 3rd ball attacks

In this video I explain how to dominate with 3rd ball attacks.
This is where you serve, your opponent returns and you strongly attack the next ball, aiming to finish the point or become the dominant player in the rally.
There are two main categories of 3rd ball attack I discuss in the video - 'power' 3rd ball attacks and 'spin' 3rd ball attacks. Both are useful, but require a slightly different approach.
The footage in the video is from a recent tournament we held at Cambridge-Parkside Table Tennis Club. There are examples of me doing 3rd ball attacks, and examples of my opponents doing 3rd ball attacks against me.
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[@abdulkanat8866]

Thank you Coach Tom for the video.

[@MarcelSM01]

Thank you Tom! Very helpful!

[@Franky_1974]

Very nice video. Thank you Tom. I will try this in todays training session. ;-)

[@mhitos7722]

Could you make some material about backhand flick like Lin Yun Ju. When and how to use it. When keep bat flat, when one should increase the angle. How to flick ball with backspin, topspin, no-spin ball? Thank you!

[@akfsx]

Opener down the line also works really well

[@asarothasessino12]

Hi Tom ! I'd like a video explaining the chop sidespin during a rally For example I do a chop serve, then my opponent make this weird shot and if I chop it again the ball flies in one direction and I can't attack 'cause it has lots of backspin and is close to the table

[@regular_loser_5699]

Check this video from Tom: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpncp6B4eLBgnbc It is not exactly what you want, but I believe there are common grounds between returning a side-backspin serve and a side-backspin push (what your opponent returns).

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Hi Tom - great video. Hope things are starting to return to normal for you. I'm hoping to start entering more tournaments here in the States soon. Covid is still pretty bad in my State but things are slowly getting better. Stay safe and well. Looking forward to more videos.

[@TomLodziak]

Yes, everything is feeling much more normal (for the time being). Local leagues and tournaments have restarted. My local league restarts in November. The table tennis club is very busy. So all good at the moment. Hope you sign up to a tournament soon. Let me know how you get on!

[@idrivearttabletennis]

@@TomLodziak I'm hoping to play in a tournament in November :) There is one planned for nearby. :)

[@francodejj]

Coach, great to see U demonstrating the tips in real matches & tournaments. 👍🏾

[@tusharbehera8956]

thanks coach

[@Waingro808]

The last tip "It's okay to mess up" is the best. After 1 mistake, I'm already backing off and getting scared to try...

[@TomLodziak]

Yes, you must keep trying. I often miss the first two or three 3rd ball attacks. But even these misses can have a psychological impact on your opponent - as it shows your attacking intent. Your opponent may become more passive as a result of your missed attacks. This will give you more opportunities to keep on attacking.

[@shaddaz7803]

can you please teach us the super wide sidespin again because i couldnt learn it from the video with craig bryant

[@adamszabo2139]

Hello Tom! I enjoy listening to all of your new content since a long time already. Do I see you regularly using a TSP Black Balsa 7.0 blade? It seems like it is very personal to you. What rubbers do you use on that blade?

[@TomLodziak]

Yes, I have this blade with Ventus Spin. It's a custom made bat from Bribar: bribartt.co.uk/product/bribar-pro-offensive-light-table-tennis-bat/?ref=8204 - I sometimes use this bat when coaching others and when filming to camera. But I also give it to my kids to use when I play with them, as the blade is very light and easy to hold.

[@adamszabo2139]

That should be a really featherweight configuration (maybe up to 145g?), as I remember, Ventus Spin sheets weigh around 42g when cut to a normal size blade. Do you have other configurations, which you use frequently in your trainings and matches? I would happily hear your thoughts about table tennis equipment you already familiar with.

[@TomLodziak]

@@adamszabo2139 I'm currently trying the new JOOLA Dynaryz ZGR rubber on my FH. It is a hybrid rubber - very tacky but with extra bounce. I don't normally play with tacky rubbers, but this is very nice to play with. I'll be writing a review about this soon.

[@Typo234]

Very helpful, as usual. Does lifting the leg help your backhand serve?

[@TomLodziak]

No, I don't think so. It is just my own peculiar habit!

[@randsp3c709]

Some of those returns were ridiculous

[@TimSwensen]

Really informative video, with great matchplay illustrations, Tom. This is excellent content.

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks Tim.

[@ANDREYMr76]

Hello. What blade and covers did you use?

[@TomLodziak]

In this video, I have JOOLA Fever blade, JOOLA Rhyzer 48 on FH and JOOLA Rhyzer 43 on BH.

[@ANDREYMr76]

@@TomLodziak thank you

[@amandaqumza1427]

Tom tomorrow am playing school trials

[@amandaqumza1427]

Thanks 😊

[@amandaqumza1427]

I have Qualifyed

[@TomLodziak]

Congratulations! Are you on the school team now?

[@amandaqumza1427]

Tomorrow morning I am playing table tennis in East London

[@heshamsharaf3053]

Thank you 👏🏓🌈🎈

[@cumafansdodo]

Nice Tom I Can Training Pingpong:)

[@milkaofadhili5829]

Hello Coach Tom.. could you be generous enough to help me get a good bat, I'm from Kenya and I have really struggled to get a quality bat which has really been a setback to my tennis career