Improving Your Reflexes | Table Tennis | PingSkills

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In this video we teach you how to react quicker so you can get to that really fast moving ball. It's not always about having the quickest reactions. If you can learn to read the cues of your opponents than you will gain more time. So learn how to track or watch the ball really closely.
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Below are some other videos we've made. Feel free to check 'em out!
Will See Won't See Olympic Table Tennis, Table Tennis Forehand Counterhit Lesson, How To Execute the Ma Lin Serve, Learn the Backspin Reverse Pendulum Serve, Playing a Faster Forehand Topspin.
Good luck with your table tennis.
Cheers,
Jeff Plumb and Alois Rosario

[@alinash753]

I am a martial arts person. table tennis is a great part of training for fighters to be accurate, faster, learning the speed of opponents, movements and so on.i feel it can help others too

[@susahnakcakap3958]

Bishnu Bastola whattt??

[@akifnazril]

True

[@ChunnyHu]

@@susahnakcakap3958 yes

[@nigerlowhar9842]

Correct, I am doing my research for this reason. I also noticed it can be practiced into your old age

[@alinole4278]

i learnt alot of skills from u 😁😁☺ i took the champion in my school .. big thx from iraq to u 😁 , keep it up

[@pingskills]

+Nole Nole Hello from Australia. Congratulations on your results. Keep working hard and I'm sure you'll get even better.

[@toufff_music]

Congratulations ! You work so hard to make perfect videos. Really, thank you

[@pingskills]

+Mike L You're welcome. Thanks for the kind words.

[@ranveersinghbhadauriya5608]

Thank you coach... The video was so much informative and i surely learnt many new things...

[@x.x.7646]

Thanks Alois. I find it allways helpful for me to be reminded of the basics. And the mnemonic facing the ball with your chest is simply brillant.

[@pingskills]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped you.

[@daminibhan]

This was a very helpful video as I definitely have been through the wiggle. From all your videos (especially this one) I'm learning something or improving my skills. For anyone playing Table Tennis you are the number 1 channel to watch. Thanks a lot!

[@shtr-ptr]

My coach said play the ball on the top corner of the triangle.. and now i got it: face with your chest 😀 thanks a lot for simplifying these wierd terms:)

[@pingskills]

You're welcome.

[@teddanville6996]

WOW, i watched all your playlist and finally found out that if you follow the ball with your chest it would be easier. Thanks

[@pingskills]

You're welcome. Make sure to check out the PingSkills website too :)

[@grahammackenzie8778]

Wow - excellent video. I can’t believe I’d never head the chest facing the ball idea, that is such a simple but game-changing strategy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

[@pingskills]

You're welcome. I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck with your table tennis.

[@morhpeus1]

Thanks Alois. Question: you mentioned in this video that one should always 'follow the ball, in and out'. I thought that the moment after you hit the ball, you should shift your attention (away from the ball) to watch your opponent instead (and then, to resume following the ball from the moment your opponent hits it). Is this approach incorrect?

[@drewlawrence696]

Another excellent video from Alois & Jeff. I'm returning to the game after a lengthy absence and just about to join a 'club', these videos have been inspirational :)

[@pingskills]

Welcome back to the game :)

[@MyElune]

Thank you for the great video! I recently joined my school's Table Tennis club and I really believe that the advice shared in this video will greatly benefit my progress :)

[@pingskills]

+Brandon Fong You're welcome. It's great you've joined your school's table tennis club. If you ever have any questions then please use the ask the coach section of the PingSkills website. We love answering questions and talking about table tennis.

[@GM_Bobby-Vishy]

when I seek to have more training and ideas... nothing works better than Alois !!! Thanks a tonne really

[@pingskills]

You're most welcome.

[@bigmack2262]

This gentleman is a great teacher.

[@pingskills]

Thanks for your support!

[@lucol0o]

thats a really good teacher, never seem such skill to teach table tennis

[@pingskills]

Thanks. I'm glad you found it useful.

[@babatundedagunduro526]

These tips are very practical. Thank you

[@nameethajan]

Thank you guys so much for making such efficient videos which is easy to learn

[@pingskills]

You're welcome!

[@mayankgupta2543]

the last part in the video was great, where u showed first person view, i wish if we could see more of these videos where different shots are showed in first camera view would be of great help and much clearer to understand as to when to hit the ball, whats the contact point on racket, and how much racket should bent or closed and which direction racket should face.... please upload videos in this way, would be of great help as i am still confused about the questions i have mentioned.

[@pingskills]

I'm glad you liked those shots. We'll try and incorporate more of them in our upcoming videos.

[@vivekanandsahoo4683]

Ur videos are just amazing it helps me to improve my weak points...... thanku

[@pingskills]

You're most welcome.

[@marleiserashford396]

Thank you. Great lesson.

[@mylessharp6886]

Great video, I think it will really help me improve my table tennis game!

[@pingskills]

Excellent. I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck with your table tennis!

[@Aliyaaaa]

Great tipps thank you😀 it is so satisfying to see these clean exchanges of the ball😂😅

[@pingskills]

You're welcome. I'm glad you like the tips. Make sure to checkout the PingSkills website for more videos: www.pingskills.com/

[@shahan3596]

Best coaching. Really helpful for lefthanded players like me😏

[@pingskills]

I'm glad it helped. Good luck with your table tennis.

[@faizanraza3700]

I will really try it out at the table.Best tips to react to the fast balls.Keep it up!

[@pingskills]

+Faizan Raza Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

[@faizanraza3700]

Yeah I definitely will.

[@phronnie1]

Thanks a lots master sifu, I learns a lots from you.

[@pingskills]

You are welcome!

[@ibkoluwo4306]

Thanks a lot I'm from England & in February I became Birmingham's Under 16's Table Tennis Champion 2016,this was something I've struggled with our years thanks a lot

[@pingskills]

Well done. That is a great effort!

[@sumedhlohekar5929]

Tournament tomorrow needed it

[@pingskills]

I hope it went well.

[@Sachin-kr6dz]

thanks you for your guidance as i was not winning game because of reflexes but after you video i started winning games

[@pingskills]

That is great news. We love hearing stories like yours. Keep up the good work!

[@Sachin-kr6dz]

@@pingskills thanks to you for my win

[@sushantmishra5453]

Thanks pingskills for all the replys I have finally decided I will buy a joola rosskopf classic thanks again

[@pingskills]

+Sushant Mishra Good decision. Enjoy the new bat :)

[@ruchibansal799]

your videos are amazing thank you for helping me to become a good player

[@pingskills]

You're most welcome.

[@turbotravel-b7p]

great tips ...I found this very helpful

[@pingskills]

Excellent. Good luck with your table tennis. If you ever have any questions you can "ask the coach" on the PingSkills website.

[@samj.s7838]

good explaination.tq for sharing knowledge

[@pingskills]

You're welcome.

[@gelgsantos]

Nice vid :D helps me alot... Can you make a video for some stretchings before playing table tennis

[@rolirolster]

Great way to film it at the end there, thanks.

[@pingskills]

It does give a new perspective, I'm glad you liked it.

[@HACKER999_FF]

Hello sir i am confused what we want see only ball our opponent action😅 plz tell me

[@HACKER999_FF]

@pingskill

[@pingskills]

Yes, focus on the ball 100%

[@SK-qu4wo]

I'm primarily a tennis player but recently took up table tennis and I'm really loving it. I do have a bad habit that I am trying to break myself of and it has to do with my tennis instinct of taking the racket head upwards on power shots as opposed to letting it drop to knee level and then coming up on the ball. Growing up playing tennis we were always taught to hit through the ball, rotate the body and then flick the wrist on contact to create spin. In table tennis however, it appears that spin is vitally important to keeping the ball in play and the only way to hit the correct shot is to start at knee level and finish at head level. Is there a drill for tennis players like myself who are trying to make that transition to table tennis?

[@pingskills]

Great to see you enjoying learning more about table tennis. It sounds like you've got a good understanding of the strokes. I think a good way to practice this is via shadow play, or shadow swings. Here's a video about the topic - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaurYqqef5qAapY Let me know if that helps. Good luck!

[@HayleyScofield]

Job well done Pingskills :D

[@pingskills]

+Edward Del Rosario (False Death) Thanks for your support.

[@jugaljajodia8398]

Thank you very much that you do for us

[@pingskills]

You are most welcome. We certainly enjoy it.

[@qariskosim-satyaputra4053]

Could we have a longer version of the POV videos? maybe with each different techniques and shots and how it would look like in first person all together in 1 long video. I think it would look pretty cool and help a lot!

[@pingskills]

+A Smith Thanks for the suggestion. Do you mean the very last clip we shot with the GoPro on our chest that wasn't very stable, or the one before just with the camera close up?

[@qariskosim-satyaputra4053]

+PingSkills yep the GoPro shot, I think it's really helpful to see how an experienced player hit shots from this perspective. I wish the older videos had them too! I'd love to see some sort of compilation of all the different shots from this perspective if that's possible :)

[@pingskills]

+A Smith Cool. We'll add it to our list. I thought that people might find it a bit unsettling because the camera is not very still.

[@qariskosim-satyaputra4053]

+PingSkills It is probably way better than any other POV ping pong shots that are available on youtube right now! but I think that the higher frame rate definitely helps a lot in this regard.

[@pingskills]

+A Smith Thanks for the feedback :)

[@한태성-w4d]

Thank you good information.fighting!

[@prasannaashok744]

U are simply awesome made table tennis easy 😍😘

[@ags4058]

Thank you... it is usefull

[@eloimumford5247]

One of the many best/basic Lesson : Stance ! What a super trick per Aloi : chest radar ! Jeff , the real spirit of PP ...i guess he could play 24/24 ...cheeze.

[@Mr.Mooody]

what type of ball you are using? what do you recommend to someone who is been playing for 6 months?

[@pingskills]

The 3 star balls are the best. It has been a bit of a strange time for table tennis balls with the transition from celluloid to plastic. You can see a lot of comments about the balls in this blog post - www.pingskills.com/table-tennis-forum/new-ball-just-say-no-a-petition-is-now-online/ Good luck with your table tennis.

[@sushantmishra5453]

Please tell is that the same bat you use

[@aranh3832]

Please you show how we use eye to look at the ball?

[@ifyouwereme]

Chest cam was perfect for this video.

[@pingskills]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@sushantmishra5453]

If yes then I will definitely gonna buy one you both are my ideals

[@pingskills]

+Sushant Mishra I do use the PingSkills Touch and I use Xiom Vega Pro.

[@ravishsood8818]

Thank you.

[@kashiksen4724]

Thanks pingskills

[@ez8372]

do u get the racket on the picture when u buy the Touch Tenergy 05 Bat from ur website ?

[@pingskills]

+Wowmax Thulin You get the PingSkills Touch blade with Tenergy 05 on both sides.

[@ez8372]

ok

[@nagapoojari2487]

Nice

[@sushantmishra5453]

Yeah I have seen that is that the some bat you use thanks for all the replys

[@pingskills]

+Sushant Mishra You're welcome.

[@sushma2876]

Amazinggg...

[@lifeismusicz2722]

Can I change the grip between a Rally

[@evolver5379]

nice theory make some more of such sir awesome

[@pingskills]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked the video. Be sure to take a look at the PingSkills website for more tips and advice :)

[@daniel2milan]

Great vid... Thx ping skill

[@pingskills]

You're most welcome.

[@waynejunnvoo3907]

hi may I know what rubber are you guys using?

[@pingskills]

+胡永俊 I've currently got Xiom Vega Pro and Alois is using Rakza X.

[@waynejunnvoo3907]

cool! I'm dying the xiom vega europe on my forehand and yasaka rakza 7 soft on my backhand

[@waynejunnvoo3907]

using

[@pingskills]

+胡永俊 Excellent.

[@liamcannon9617]

Hey Alois, what paddle do you use?

[@pingskills]

At the moment I'm using the PingSkills Touch with Rakza X

[@sushantmishra5453]

hi pingskills I am an professional player and I want to choose a table tennis blade please help I have only two option butterfly reygundo or stiga offensive classic please help me which bat I should go for and yes does price matter when choosing the right blade

[@pingskills]

+Sushant Mishra It really is a personal preference and they are both good choices. Just choose the one you think will suit you better and go for it. Remember that as long as you have good equipment the difference will come from your training :)

[@sushantmishra5453]

Hey ping skills I love your videos you have been my coach also as well now I want to upgrade my bat I am a professional player and like to hit smashes and want a light weight bat I am currently using a donic waldner 3000 and want to upgrade my interest is in joola I am an Indian so please suggest a racket which is available in India Thanks waiting for reply

[@pingskills]

+Sushant Mishra We aren't really equipment experts but we recommend the PingSkills Touch with Mark V as the step up from a pre-made bat. If you don't want that get any all round blade with Mark V. Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad we've been able to help you with your table tennis.

[@sushantmishra5453]

Is ping skills touch is available in India?

[@pingskills]

+Sushant Mishra You can purchase it online at the PingSkills website and we do ship to India - World wide in fact.

[@buluthanna9745]

It's a great point... The balance with Chest.. that's a perfect answer for my missed shots ^^ Just it's coming on my eyes when i want to spin the ball and the ball missed from under my bat because of my wrong position :@

[@pingskills]

I'm glad it helped.

[@udaan2001]

Please make a video on why the ball enters a net during return?

[@maine4441]

Thanks

[@Library4Lich]

SUch nice videos

[@aranh3832]

How to use eye look at the ball?

[@pingskills]

One tip is to try and focus on the label of the ball.

[@Sachin-kr6dz]

also saw a lot of your videos

[@sambhav6385]

would you make an video if i ask a qiestion

[@pingskills]

We can't make videos for every question we get but we do look at the questions asked on the website and choose from those as to which videos to make.

[@emazakri1815]

nice video.... I always being trapped by my friends because my slow reflex... however after watching this video I feel I can beat my friends.

[@pingskills]

Excellent. This is a skill you can always keep improving. Keep up the good work.

[@MhiZanata]

ema zakri I trapped by your beauty... cia cia ciae. Hehe

[@dimashevchenko1360]

Nice video

[@pingskills]

+Dima Shevchenko (DSplays) Thanks :)

[@ParampreetNagi]

Isn't ball watching a bad habit ? Shouldn't we keep our eyes on opponent first to read his hand and direction of shot before focussing on the ball ? While serving : Ball first >>>> after contact >>>> Opponent >>>> after contact >>>> ball Please let me know if my understanding is incorrect.

[@pingskills]

No, focus on the ball the whole time and focus on it as closely as you can! Over time you will get better at tracking what your opponent is doing through your peripheral vision. The game is too fast to be switching back and forth between the ball and the opponent. Good luck with your table tennis!

[@charlesdeesawat4435]

Thank you so much. I wish I could buy you some beer.

[@sankalpkamat8957]

Hi coach I had problems in defending fast moving balls

[@pingskills]

+MR. SCSA Did this video help you?

[@sankalpkamat8957]

Yes.It help me a lot.But I lost the college tt tournament because I was too slow to react against smashes.

[@pingskills]

+MR. SCSA OK. Well keep practicing and hopefully next time you'll be ready :)

[@innovativemedicine45]

Sir I am. a beginner and I am tall so is back ache common or its only me who is suffering

[@desert1987]

thanks man :-)

[@pingskills]

+thepoisonpotatoe You're welcome.

[@santhoshrajendran8378]

if u have a club i would liken to join

[@pingskills]

Thanks. We don't have a physical club but we try to help people online. Take a look at the PingSkills website for more information - www.pingskills.com/

[@H.ros666]

He can use right and left hand 👍

[@pingskills]

Pretty impressive :)

[@KANA-rd8bz]

nothing about tracking your opponent's body position?

[@pingskills]

Good point. I think players start to do this out of their peripheral vision naturally.

[@deekshikgowda2704]

Hi I am 13 years old. I am simple table tennis player. I can't do forehand topspin continuously, by the time I loose control in my legs and I loose concentration and I just hit the ball somewhere.I am unsatisfied with my playing please help me.

[@pingskills]

Hi Deekshik, it takes time to develop your forehand topspin. I suggest making sure you watch our forehand topspin video and concentrate on the start and finish position. Then in training work on your consistency. Try and get 5 on in a row, and then build up to 10, 20, 50 and 100. This will help you get the stroke correct and consistent so you can play it more confidently in matches. Good luck!

[@sushantmishra5453]

And please is cash on delivery is available waiting

[@pingskills]

+Sushant Mishra Sorry cash on delivery is not available. If you are after that you might need to try and find a table tennis club near you that sells equipment. Any allround blade would be a good choice.

[@grintudebnath9077]

Hii pingskill plz i want 1 best table tannis racket under 850 rs .... plzz help me

[@pingskills]

Sorry I don't have any recommendations at that price.

[@jawadsarwar1242]

Second!

[@pingskills]

+Jawad Sarwar First reply to the second comment :)

[@jawadsarwar1242]

+PingSkills hahaha :) Thanks for the reply!

[@mayurideshmukh4550]

OH the wiggle!! lol

[@ibkoluwo4306]

*for years

[@beenishkashif9629]

Great but he needs to louden his voice

[@retard1643]

Deaf?

[@SonGoku-re9xs]

First

[@pingskills]

+Ar the ACE!!! Well done. Did you like the video?

[@zenoklemagnifique]

+PingSkills Ahahah

[@zappa1710]

I thought “ball staring” is a bad thing?!

[@pingskills]

No, watch it as closely as you can!

[@Romping227]

Predicting the ball's trajectory and practicing the skills till it becomes instinct is probably the best way. Thats why you should refrain from using these chest tricks, a low ball isn't going to come towards your chest at all. Thinking about the ball won't do either, you don't have time to think about the trajectory and such in a fast paced game. Also attacking faster than you can defend is a bad choice. Balance is required or in other words intelligent playing. If you are focused on hitting the ball as fast as possible then your accuracy and defense is most likely weakened. You don't have to blow the paddle out of his hand to win the point.

[@reaperandyel]

wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

[@TableTennis-Man]

good..but why cant still beat a chinese?

[@maxfrank9725]

Stupid question.. LOL

[@AbdulRahim-jk4sf]

Mr Man bcs it's their national game ,and they are fuckin hardworking people .

[@zenoklemagnifique]

Nice video I am French but I can understand what you say :-D

[@pingskills]

+Side Spin 傳統和祖先 Excellent. It's impressive that your English is so good.

[@zenoklemagnifique]

PingSkills Haha I don't understand everything you say, but I understand the meaning and your gestures help me too ;-)

[@toufff_music]

+Side Spin 傳統和祖先 I'm frech too !

[@zenoklemagnifique]

Mike L Génial je me sens moins seul mdr

[@toufff_music]

Ouais, mais bon, on doit être les seul