A New Strategy Was Born This Match

[@AndyK665]

Love the strategy on moving back to give yourself more space (and time) to hit a bigger shot. While my flip is still a work in progress, I used this strategy against an opponent who always serves topspin serves and then crowds the table to hit every subsequent ball on the bounce, which would force me to put up a rushed lower quality response. Taking a big step away from the table post-receive worked like a charm to give myself time to mount a forceful response to his strategy.

[@PechPongTT]

its a beautiful thing isnt it!

[@SirTulaman]

Pure gold as usual. Always fun to watch your matches and your movement breakdowns, very helpful.

[@PechPongTT]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found the instructional helpful

[@pingpong306]

I love how you are so good at the backhand😊

[@PechPongTT]

Thanks it was a bright day for my backhand 😄

[@chivantran]

Love how you analyze your game play. This helps me learn a lot! Great win by the way!

[@PechPongTT]

Thank you 🙏 more matches to come! More things to learn!

[@Fluyts]

You are really giving me new ideas to develop my game! Very good video

[@PechPongTT]

Glad to spur new ideas!!

[@jameshamilton6096]

Awesome. Many thanks.

[@isxp]

Awesome video. Really appreciated you showing additional clips of the pros demonstrating the additional space after the flick, like ZJK against Harimoto. The transition to the drill space was clean af. Keep this up, no limit to where this channel can go.

[@PechPongTT]

Thank you for the encouragement, Im glad you find the content informative!

[@marina_bio]

Hi Pech pls share with us how to hold your racket. Grid is the key yo rotate the ball but it may loose consistency.

[@kazyssenvaitis1043]

you need to make the handle curve down - keep it longer towards the end - SO YOU DO NOT NEED to turn your wrist DOWN - then there will be more amplitude of movement from the wrist - wrist + arm - unattractive blow - make the racket square for all rubber - 20 percent more square. With a movement from the wrist, a right punch is also possible. --. handle not round but square fitted to the hand - ASK FOR MORE...

[@MichelIchiy]

So good! just lost a match in the last tournament exactly like that. I wish I had your mindfulness at that time!

[@PechPongTT]

It happens tournaments are rough things move fast and if your not on top of it you get run over! Hope this video helps for the next one ☝️

[@sashazxtt]

Another great video. Congrats on the win! This is probably the first recent video from you I saw, having watched the older (year or more) videos before. The difference is quite clear. Gone are 'superfluous' movements. The footwork is a lot more precise and the technique is much crisper. I think with a more 'traditional' opponent, the match would've been quite a bit more exciting, producing great rallies. Great progress! On to bigger challenges!

[@PechPongTT]

Hey! Thanks, I guess it’s hard to see the improvement day by day but if I look at my older ones I can see it. Yes if you want to se a match with crazy rallies you should watch my match with Senura Silva we played so many big points. More to come 👍

[@tushornautischtennis1072]

I really enjoy your videos, a lot of knowledge and entertainment. If you ever come to Germany or even want to play in germany near Frankfurt dont hesitate to get in contact. We have some tables and also a lot of fun.😆

[@PechPongTT]

Hi thank you! I may take that up to you, I lived in Frankfurt for a month or two when I was younger! a beautiful town I must say

[@tushornautischtennis1072]

@@PechPongTT we also have a good tournament. Sid naresh played and won the highest category last year :D.

[@tampabaytabletennis]

Excellent video! Thanks

[@fredriksigeman]

Brilliant. Thank you!

[@PechPongTT]

Thanks! No problem, glad you liked it 👍

[@davidcristi8835]

Very usefull content! It will be nice to do a home practice with the robot 👊👊🤞🙂. Like how to schedule a weekly training with a robot. Thanks for amazing videos! Keep it coming man!👊

[@PechPongTT]

yes the robot is a great training aid, I love using it. I will keep it coming :)

[@nothluk]

Great video, not human ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars

[@PechPongTT]

Haha thanks man! I wish I was human 😂

[@no044]

Hey Seth! This was an awesome video, thanks for all the instructional videos you have made over the years, it really does help players like me who are trying to play properly with the right technique and correcting the wrong ones they have learned in the past. On that note, i wonder, would you be interested in making a video about "grip"- how to hold the racket, how you hold it and why, how maybe some other top players hold it and whats similar in your and theirs grip, how did your grip evolved over time and why. A video in depth going into specifics like what does your thumb do when you play forehand vs backhand, whats the pressure point on your thumb that you push against the racket to have a firm reliable grip and precision in strokes, what does your forefinger do when playing forehand, do you focus solely on the forefinger when doing forehands, does it drive the racket and stroke, or do you focus also on pressuring your thumb on the other side etc..? I understand this might be a very beginner aspect thats not that interesting to make video about, especially for you, but ive noticed this gets skipped over a lot and i think its quite essential to understand the super basic and in my opinion crucial techniques to even start progressing in table tennis. Ive noticed you have a very "beautiful" style of table tennis which allows you to make perfect topspins/loops/attack openings and so on with so much flexibility and repeatability with a lot of precision and stability and i think it has to do a lot with the table tennis grip( among the dozens of other things if course). Im getting back into playing after lot of years again and im generally struggling with this grip thing, im trying to study it and ive changed the grips over the past couple of months a few times already but nothing seems to stick really and its also hard to study from others cause loads of amateur players have a "wrong" non standard grip and they dont really care much. Ive tried to learn something from training videos and photos of fan zhendong, ma long, wang chuqin etc but sometimes it leaves me even more confused as urs hard to understand how for example their thumb is holding the racket even in deep topspins as it seems to be positioned in the first half if the racket complerely stetched and not even touching the rubbers, while other times its positioned on top of the handle on that dedicated spot, sometimes going over it and being pressed against the rubber and thats all just in forehand topspin/loop..basically i think its quite complex thing to disect and you seem usually very good in these technical deep dives while you yourself are having similar more loose grip and obviously rockin it since your moves look awesome and efficient in matches. Anyway, this would help me and i bet other people a ton, coming from pro player with actual skill and right amount if aggresivness in play who can obviously do it correctly. Thanks a lot!!!

[@MrMagJon]

Always look forward to your videos. Love your content, keep it up! :)

[@PechPongTT]

Thanks! More to come 👍

[@robertoishikaea8878]

Nice to see a penholder player. But no chance...I noted that your backhand is stronger. Great, you always improoving.

[@PechPongTT]

Yes I do like to see the different styles playing this game, it makes things more interesting for sure. I try my best nice of you to say that :)

[@thanawatlim6462]

Love your video. Very helpful and enjoy to watch.

[@olivercedillo8123]

Nice video as always! Your videos have helped me improve a lot, I was wondering if you’ve made a video talking about tactics or tips against pimple players, if not could that be something you talk about in the future? I feel like you would make a great video about it

[@PechPongTT]

I have been designing a video for that, I want to find the right person to do it with, my dad uses pips and anti so maybe I will make the video with him :)

[@nosumable]

Nice video Seth. You are developing a great bh tho. One tip I would give you in the bh flick - bh topspin transition is to jump with the 2 legs instead of using 2 small steps with each leg. This would give you a little extra of time to do a stronger bh topspin. Keep the great work, your channel is the proof of great effort you put in.

[@davidcristi8835]

New video! I was waiting for a new video bro! Thanks! I need more gameplay tips 🙂

[@PechPongTT]

Hope you enjoy and learn something!

[@dantez446]

I love the way you make your videos, keep up good work🔥

[@PechPongTT]

Thanks man! Happy to hear it, more to come 👍

[@jefftimmerberg193]

What was that barrier material you were unfolding at 7:29? It looks like cardboard, but more substantial.

[@PechPongTT]

Hey! It’s called Corrugated Cardboard Roll good for clubs that don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on a barrier

[@jefftimmerberg193]

@PechPong TT Thanks. I've seen the cardboard used before but never with that black edging.

[@royirhahsvorottas218]

great review, thanks for answer.

[@PechPongTT]

Yeah no prob! Thanks

[@Twiddle_TV]

Love ripping some backhands! Great content Seth!

[@PechPongTT]

theres nothing like it! thank you :)

[@joehughes3764]

Really good stuff, very insightful

[@PechPongTT]

Thank you 🙏

[@maxmusfulla2114]

Seth thank you for sharing with us so much valuable information. Please continue 🙏. Can you make a video how to deal with balls coming to the elbow, I have difficulties returning medium long serves on the middle of the table (elbow)?? Please your tips and advises and training drills. Your my nr 1 coach ❤️

[@PechPongTT]

This is a tough area, I mentioned in my last video with Jiri martinko some ways to deal with this, moving your starting position even before they serve will give them trouble to find your middle, you can try to use more backhand when the ball comes to middle because it requires less moving, you can also practice the one step moving technique Timo boll made an excellent video about this in his series. And most importantly you have to practice sometimes i set up my robot and wait for ball to be spit our before i start moving to improve my movement speed and ability to make a good shot while moving. hope that helps

[@maxmusfulla2114]

@PechPong TT thank you so much for you help. I watched all your videos and indeed you mentioned many times how to deal with this problem. But I thought it would be a good idea to make a detailed video only about this subject, because it's a weak spot for almost all players in every level of the game.

[@mT4945]

Really impressive insights! If you want I can tell you the name of famous table tennis channels in Japan which may help your channel if you want.

[@PechPongTT]

Hi! Yes please share 🙌

[@mT4945]

@@PechPongTT This guy is named Watta. He is TT large ball champion in japan and contracted with Tihbar. He usually plays solid but recently going more offensive. He played with G.C. Foerster former representative of Netherlands. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGK3iH53bpxkmM0&ab_channel=%E3%82%8F%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F If you want more maybe I need time to send you multiple videos about table tennis in Japan.

[@adrianprauss3515]

Hey, awesome vid. What shoes do you use in the matches? 😊

[@PechPongTT]

I use K3 from tibhar both side max sponge with VS Unlimited blade! its an amazing combo

[@THESUPERRONALD]

Great video! Speaking from personal experience as a penholder: doing a traditional penholder backhand topspin is extremely difficult and feels unnatural. The only professional player I see doing it with a little bit of consistency is the Japanese player Yoshida Kaii. This is also one of the reasons I switched early on to modern penholder backhand. Also really like that last little scene at the end. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next video!

[@PechPongTT]

Hello, thanks for the input! the penholder grip has its strengths and weaknesses. glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@jaiswal70]

Well played. Which Joola Table model was this one?

[@PechPongTT]

I really couldn’t tell you, they were good tables

[@DavidChongMusic]

Hey Seth! Great stuff as always, we met briefly at the US open and it was cool meeting you even if it was just for a minute. I was wondering if you could make a video about physical training, and what you do for it as well as other players you've talked to. Things like resistance training with weights

[@PechPongTT]

Hi! I’ve talked about it in past videos? I am planning on doing a very comprehensive video over it tho.

[@DavidChongMusic]

@@PechPongTT Oh my bad! I'll take a look through and a comprehensive video sounds awesome

[@adindacakraningrat5613]

Great 👍👍

[@PechPongTT]

Thank you!

[@matty369]

Beast video as always. Good strategy to try against opponents who take time away from you. Do you feel it can be detrimental if players soft block your loops a bit shorter? Or are your confident that the quality on your balls will definitely give you a long return. Keep up the great content!

[@PechPongTT]

Hello! I am glad you asked about this, I had this in the edit but didn’t have enough time to include it. If the opponent is skilled enough they will be able to play a softer block and render this tactic useless! So it has to be done with caution

[@halter777]

I'm a great fan of your channel! :)

[@PechPongTT]

Thanks! I’m happy you like it 👍😃

[@dariusfahimi9687]

can we get an alex averin vs tahl lebowitz math review?! iconic match in my opinion, considering that the acoustics of the hall were slightly off and the air was slightly dense.

[@PechPongTT]

😂😂 it was Iconic!! That match will live in my mind forever

[@user-ze4ek5ew6t]

Could you write, what is the thickness of your rubber Tibhar K3?

[@PechPongTT]

Max sponge both sides

[@TP-mp5lk]

Great video (as always)! Do you play K3 in 2.0 or in max?

[@PechPongTT]

Max Sponge, this rubber is already boardering on too slow, paired up with a faster blade its magic though!

[@jajack2]

Do you do coaching and video analysis? Also guesstimate how many hours did you spend practicing your serves before you became good at them? How many hours did you spend practicing looping? I’m a beginner and trying to figure out how much time I need to spend to become better

[@PechPongTT]

I do not currently do online coaching video analysis, I may be open to doing so in the future though. I practiced my technique serves loops and everything else many hours ive been playing 18 years and have consistently practiced this whole time. Do I think it would take as long as me to get where Im at, No not at all, if you have good instruction this is going to cut down time by a lot lot lot! I would also like to say many players practice skills they have already mastered so to speak what they lack is practicing the same skill in different variations, and scenarios. As a coach Im really looking to develop solid fundamentals and then push very hard to try and increase the variations on my students.

[@jajack2]

@@PechPongTT thank you

[@alekssbelskis3544]

With regards to your new tactic, after you've created the space what footwork pattern would you use to attack wide balls to the forehand. A weakness of my game is that im vulnerable to fast pushes and flicks to the wide forehand due to my ready position being behind the left corner of the table. How would you proceed to move that much horizontally and then play a bigger forehand?

[@TischtennisTuna]

Hi Seth, great Video and well played! Currently working on getting better after my own or my oppenents flick, so will definetly try your recommended drills. One question regarding the K3: how often do you need to change the rubber? As reference: Tenergy 05 lasts me "only" 3 months before the grip isn´t enough for me.

[@PechPongTT]

Hi thanks, I would say K3 does not have as long a life as tenergy but it’s less expensive which is nice, for me one month and it’s gone and I play maybe 10 hours per week. And I hit the ball hard. If your burning out tenergy in 3 months I would say k3 lasts 2 months for you.

[@TischtennisTuna]

@@PechPongTT Thanks for your answer, helps a lot!

[@isak1132]

Amazing

[@PechPongTT]

Thank you!

[@vilaizvor7912]

Nice!

[@PechPongTT]

Thanks!

[@Kizzfootbal]

What shoes you use

[@PechPongTT]

I use ASICS Table Tennis shoes ATTACK DOMINATE FF 2 but they are probably all sold out now unfortunately

[@MohitVaishnav_]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@weisbrja]

I notice you tend to hit the backhand at quite a distance in front of your body. Instead, maybe try letting the ball get closer to you and hit it in the spot that you would hold your phone at if you were standing and looking down at your phone to read something on the screen (advice from my pro trainer)

[@TripodianTT]

I feel like this isn't a new "strategy" so much as a discovery of a principle for your style of play or something, struggling to word what I mean. Like this isn't just useful against this particular player and his style/tactics this will be useful all the time against most attacking players!

[@PechPongTT]

You do have a good point, i think moving forward I want to try to do this against most players. I have had trouble using this against players who block softer on purpose knowing I will try to go back for more space, I’ve also had a hard time against players who like to play kick directly off my flip or loop. Players who block or play the ball higher to the backhand on purpose this strategy works great.

[@errizashalahuddin5969]

Front-back camera angle isn't doing a very good job at demonstrating this tactic, it's rather difficult to see the player's distance from the table. Very good tactic, btw. I think stepping back after opening should be logical, but this tactic seems to be forgotten as many footwork drills emphasize on lateral movement.

[@PechPongTT]

Hi yes maybe I will start bringing a higher tripod that allows to see depth a bit easier. I think there is a place for stepping back, modern game with players rocketing backhands so fast has made it harder to move back and that harimotto style down the line backhand is a killer when you try to step back, but i do think there is a place for it.

[@DoNotForget45180]

What bat did u use?

[@PechPongTT]

I used viscaria during this match I believe

[@thailandfruitmonster7315]

Wilson's smile at the end of the match is needed much more in the sport.

[@endercrafts9056]

Joola is actually pronounced YOU-la, 'cause it's German. Nice vid tho

[@PechPongTT]

Im too american for that haha, thanks for the pronunciation tip :)

[@janosch7210]

Dont know why you call the 'step back to make a bigger swing' a not common tactic. I'm a relatively big guy (1.90) for a tabletennis player, so in the speed game close to the table i lose most of the time. My goto tactic is to step back and rely on my power and my longer arm to play angles. Like this i open up the table to play a finishing shot in the end! Ovtcharov, Patrick Franziska, Samsonov, the old swedish player peterson and many other players use this tactic. Is nowhere near 'uncommon' as you portray it

[@PechPongTT]

Yeah I guess, there has been a lot of focus on playing closer now since the ball change and players like Xu Xin saying his bending shots from far are less effective and some of the great players you mentioned retiring. I feel it’s still a strong tactic and maybe gets overlooked depending on which clubs and countries players grow up in.

[@muhammadabid2587]

Hi Seth.. thanks for your guidance. Is it possible to have your email address??

[@PechPongTT]

hello, yeah you can email me at sethdan 1995 @ gmail.com (no spaces) what are you wanting to discuss