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Three years ago, I started Tom’s TT Academy with a simple mission: to help table tennis players win more points and matches. During these three years I have helped over 700 players improve their table tennis game. And the academy has grown into something much more than I ever anticipated. It is a huge coaching ...
Are you looking for a new table tennis bat but feel completely overwhelmed by the choices? Whether you are just picking up a table tennis bat for the first time or you are a seasoned league player, choosing the right equipment is tough. With so many blades and rubbers on the market, it is easy ...
For the past few weeks I have been using TIBHAR Evolution MX-S on my backhand. This is a very popular rubber, which is designed to generate lots of spin when playing dynamic attacking strokes. Since my backhand isn’t particularly dynamic or even that attacking, has MX-S been a good fit for my playing style or ...
This past month I have been testing the Pongbot Omni S Pro. The is a table tennis robot with advanced functionality. Its aim is to compete with other top-of-the-range robots, such as the Butterfly Amicus Prime and the Power Pong Omega. But here’s the thing – the Pongbot Omni S Pro is significantly cheaper than ...
Over the past 15 years I have talked to hundreds (probably over 1000) players about their training routines. Two things stand out. (1) Most players do a disproportionate amount of practice matches, rather than drills. (2) Most players don’t approach practice matches in a purposeful way. There is absolutely nothing wrong with doing lots of ...
I always have trouble returning fast, long serves to my backhand and forehand. They come at me very fast and many times I make an error. What is the best way of returning these serves? Kindly advise Tom. Junaid – Intermediate player – India Tom’s response… Join the club! I also have trouble dealing with ...
Recently I have been testing the TIBHAR Evolution EL-P rubber. Of all the rubbers I have tested over the years, it’s quite possibly one of the best for intermediate players. In this review, I explain more about the playing characteristics of EL-P, why I rate it so highly and what sort of player should consider using it.
Recently I have been testing the Pongbot Nova S Pro. This is an entry level table tennis robot, which sits on top of the table. It can hold up to 150 balls. You may well have seen many internet reviews about this robot already. But what is it really like to play with? And how does it compare to a top of the range robot? I’m going to give my honest views about its quality, functionality, limitations and whether it is worth buying.
I travelled over 5000 miles to South Korea to take on the best veteran table tennis players in the world. But what I was hoping to be the best tournament of my life, turned into a complete disaster. Get comfy, grab a tea, coffee or beer and I’ll tell you all about my South Korean tournament nightmare.
How well do you know your serves? Hopefully you know how to execute your serves, but do you have a good understanding of how your serves are likely to be returned? This is a key aspect of serving, which is often overlooked, especially at local league level.
Recently I have been testing a new training ball – TIBHAR T40 2*. These are designed to to be durable, hard, and, crucially, evenly round. What are these balls like to play with?
We all know that having a strong service game is very important. But what makes a strong service game? What are the key components? And how good is your service game, really? In this article, I outline five key elements of a strong service game. I give myself a rating for each element and I want you to do the same. This will help you identify the areas where you can improve your service game.
