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Whether you’re playing it casually or competitively, it just takes a little practice to become a better ping pong player. From adding spin to the ball to aiming your shots, there are tons of techniques to try out. If you want to impress other players with your table tennis skills, keep reading for a list of pro tips and tricks to try out during your next match so you can easily beat any opponent.
Things You Should Know
- Keep your knees bent, place your feet shoulder-width apart, and lean forward to stay in a ready position and easily reach the ball for any shot.
- Aim for the corners of the table and try to keep the ball low over the net so it’s harder for your opponent to hit.
- Brush the ball with your paddle to make it spin and curve. Move the paddle low-to-high to add topspin, high-to-low for backspin, or side-to-side for sidespin.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionIf I washed my paddle in the dishwasher, will that affect the grip?Community AnswerNever wash your paddle in the dishwasher. The paddle is held together with glue and hot water will undo the glue and your paddle will fall apart. Just wash off your paddle with warm water.
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QuestionWhat if my brother always beats me?Community AnswerPractice without him knowing, then surprise him with your skill.
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QuestionHow can I learn to do a top spin?Community AnswerAngle your racket down a bit. Hit in with an upward motion while you use your wrist to turn the racket further down when you hit the ball. This will impart a downward spin (topspin) on the ball. Practice makes perfect. A topspin serve can be very effective if your opponent isn't ready for it.
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References
- ↑ https://youtu.be/ts15JPS1K-w?t=258
- ↑ https://youtu.be/NRLTmazK7n4?t=113
- ↑ https://youtu.be/JRN4q8mdwJ0?t=40
- ↑ https://youtu.be/x2WTsgm_UGw?t=50
- ↑ https://gregsttpages.com/guide-to-table-tennis/beginners-guide-to-table-tennis/basic-concepts-for-table-tennis-beginners/spin/how-to-read-spin-in-table-tennis/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/w4zFhof9cyo?t=20
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