Andres Rafael
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Training Session - Modern Defensive Style
Hi everyone,
Here’s a look at a recent training session with my training partner, Julio. Each exercise lasted around 7-10 minutes, focusing on both attack and defense. I like to mix different combinations to keep the session dynamic and intense-and by the end, we were definitely feeling it.
This video might be helpful for choppers looking for ideas to structure their own training.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments-hope it’s useful!
My equipment
Blade - Victas Koji Matsushita
Forehand - Dignics 09c 2.1
Backhand - TSP Curl P1-R 1.7
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Відео

Table Tennis - Modern Defensive Style - 2024 National Championship - New Equipment!
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Hi everyone, Last month I competed on the 2024 Mexican National Championship. Overall, it was a great result for me placing 3rd in the singles event very close of reaching the final. Weeks before the competition I changed my equipment to a Victas Koji Matsushita blade and a Dignics 09c, remaining with the same LP Curl P1. I really like this setup, the blade has a lot of control for chopping and...
Masters Debut! Central American Master Championship Highlights - Modern Defensive Style
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Hi everyone, Last month I competed on my first Central American Master Championship, on the 30-39 category held in San Salvador, El Salvador. Overall, it was a great experience and I'm very pleased with my performance, winning both Team and Singles events. I hope you enjoy the highlights! My equipment Blade - BTY Joo Se Hyuk Forehand - Dignics 05 Backhand - TSP Curl P1-R 1.7
Table Tennis - Modern Defensive Style
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Hi everyone, it's been a while but here's a new video of some highlights from a national tournament I competed in a few months ago. I haven't had the time to update my channel and keep posting videos but I have been playing a lot lately, so hopefully more videos will be coming up soon. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it! My equipment (same as before) Blade - BTY Joo Se Hyuk Forehand - Dignics 05...
Daniel Lindso(Sweden) vs Andres Avila(Mex) | USOpen2022(U2600)
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Hey guys, I recently played in the USOpen at Ontario, California. Here's a close match I played against Daniel Lindso from Sweden in the U2600 event, the score was 3-2 in his favor. He's a young very strong player. Hope you enjoy it. My setup: Butterfly Joo Se Hyuk blade Dignics 05 2.1 TSP Curl P1-R 1.5
Table Tennis - USOpen2022(U2400 Draw - Andres Avila)
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Hey guys, I recently played in the USOpen at Ontario, California. Here are my highlights of the U2400 event, I lost the final in a close match but wasn't able to record it, the matches are in order up to the semifinal. Hope you enjoy it. My setup: Butterfly Joo Se Hyuk blade Dignics 05 2.1 TSP Curl P1-R 1.5
Table Tennis - USOpen2022(30&Over SF, F)
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Hey guys, I recently played in the USOpen at Ontario, California. Here are the highlights of the 30&over (just turned 30) semifinal and final against Tahl Leibovitz and Craig Bryant. My phone died in the middle of the final so I had to use another recording to complete the video. Hope you enjoy it. My setup: Butterfly Joo Se Hyuk blade Dignics 05 2.1 TSP Curl P1-R 1.5
Table Tennis - Modern Defensive Style (NL State Championship - QF/SF/F)
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Hi guys, Here are some highlights of the State Championship held in my hometown Monterrey, Mexico. I'm currently using my old JSH Buttefly blade with TSP Curl P1-R 1.5, I find it better for chopping than the Nexy but a bit slower for attacking. Hope you enjoy the video. My setup: Butterfly Joo Se Hyuk blade Dignics 05 2.1 TSP Curl P1-R 1.5
Table Tennis - Modern Defensive Style (Liga Yucateca 09/22)
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Hi guys, Here are some highlights of my latest competition held in Merida, Mexico. Hope you enjoy the video. My setup: Nexy Joo Saehyuk blade Dignics 05 2.1 Victas Curl P1V 1.5
Table Tennis Defense - Switching to Victas Curl P1V
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Just recently I switched from TSP Curl P1-R to Victas Curl P1V, which is supposedly the same rubber just rebranded, but it definitely doesn't feel the same... This new version feels softer and easier to control, however, it took my a while to figure it out, as I felt I wasn't generating enough spin at first. This improved after weeks of practice and now I'm feeling great about it as my consiste...
Table Tennis - Modern Defensive Style (2022 Alamo City Open)
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Hey guys, here's a compilation of my best points in the 2022 Alamo City Open. Hope you enjoy the video!
Table Tennis - Alexandru Cazacu vs Andres Avila - Semifinal (2022 Alamo City Open)
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Very happy I had the chance to play against a very strong international player. Definitely a great learning experience for me and pleased that I managed to win some good points.
Table Tennis - Liga Borregos (Semifinal / Final)
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Hey guys, Here are some highlights of my final matches of a local league I'm playing in my city Monterrey, Mexico. I switched from the Butterfly Joo Se Hyuk blade to the new Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk a week before this competition and I've had good results with it. Very similar both blades, I would say the main difference I find is the new version is softer. Great for attacking but I would give a sligh...
Table Tennis - Defense Training (backhand chop)
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Hey guys, in this training session I was mainly focusing on getting a more consistent backhand chop against a strong attack. It's not easy for a chopper finding a training partner that is willing and can endure attacking for this long, so thanks to Mikael! Hope you enjoy the video...
Table Tennis - Modern Defensive Style (Andres Avila)
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Hi guys, here are some of my best points of a competition I played in Merida, Mexico. They were very tough matches against strong opponents, some of which I won and many that I lost. Still have to improve in many areas but overall I was very pleased with my performance. Hope you enjoy the video.
Table Tennis - Li Kewei vs Andres Avila - Semifinal (2022 San Antonio March Madness Teams)
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Andres Avila vs Kobe Couyoumjian U2400 Final, San Antonio Open
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @titanrayven3275
    @titanrayven3275 19 годин тому

    Where do you buy your TSP Curl P1R?

  • @darwell9563
    @darwell9563 20 годин тому

    this is a great place to play T.T.. wide and spacious. High ceilings. where is this?

  • @o-n-i-
    @o-n-i- День тому

    hi What kind of blade do you have? Victas has 4 types. “Your base flies very well from a smooth one, but mine is much weaker. What kind of base do you have?” You can't tell by appearance, but Victas has 4 types. I have the same base, but the protection. it doesn't fly like that.

  • @saghin2758
    @saghin2758 2 дні тому

    The semi-final opponent is a tough one with his style chopper truely dont like orz. You did great job fighing to the last point

  • @_syfi5999
    @_syfi5999 2 дні тому

    do you need to change your long pips often like the backside?

  • @musamirzaei9384
    @musamirzaei9384 8 днів тому

    Hellooo T05 or dignics O9c. For fh ??

  • @weixianng
    @weixianng 8 днів тому

    Very high level! Great attacking play as well with a lovely forehand drive!

  • @giovanniserra5477
    @giovanniserra5477 9 днів тому

    Thanks for the very interesting video i've approached defensive style from less than 2 years and i haven't found on UA-cam many videos on defensive players training and drills. Will appreciate more videos from you on this topic. Many thanks again and keep up your good work (i would like to play the 50%of your level).👏💪

  • @saghin2758
    @saghin2758 10 днів тому

    Great work! Looks like vkm had good grip for BH? how would you compare with your orevious setup?

  • @sae81
    @sae81 10 днів тому

    I don't understand : in what situation do you use forehand chop ?

  • @JonathanAdams-z8r
    @JonathanAdams-z8r 10 днів тому

    So consistent! You’ve got a great training partner 😀 👍👍

  • @andrzej7954
    @andrzej7954 10 днів тому

    Dobra gra na nogach. Świetny topspin z ciętej piłki. Dobrze się odląda

  • @andrzej7954
    @andrzej7954 10 днів тому

    świetny trening, bardzo ładna obrona. Gratuluję

  • @eduardotello8851
    @eduardotello8851 11 днів тому

    Andres!!! Prueba el Hellfire X, son unos picos largos buenisimos !

  • @josejuarez6340
    @josejuarez6340 11 днів тому

    De donde conseguiste el poro con esponja de 1.7? 😮

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 10 днів тому

      Todavía me quedan algunos TSP pero ya no los venden :/ eventualmente usaré el Victas P1V.

  • @little-tamer
    @little-tamer 11 днів тому

    you should got to lyttc club and play my brother he is a 2320

  • @juansebastiansantanajimene6231
    @juansebastiansantanajimene6231 11 днів тому

    Muy buen video sobre todo el poder tener así un sparing q es fundamental para cuando se tiene que entrenar con un defensivo que mete muchas bolas, espero que sigas subiendo más vídeos de este tipo saludos desde Canarias

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 10 днів тому

      Gracias! Sí, no es fácil encontrar a alguien que pueda aguantar y sobre todo que quiera XD Saludos

  • @CrazypimplesTT
    @CrazypimplesTT 11 днів тому

    Why did you return to the tsp and not keep the victas?

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 10 днів тому

      I like it better in general, but eventually I'll return to the Victas and give it another try, once I run out of TSPs

    • @lalalala1213
      @lalalala1213 9 днів тому

      @@andresrafael1621 May i know how often do you change out the P1R side rubber? Over time i notice my P1V gets progressively more "slippery" over time, not sure if it affects chop stability/backspin generation. Thanks!

  • @kd6613
    @kd6613 11 днів тому

    Your forehand is so strong and your chop is so stable and spinny and you are so physically fit. Have you considered finding an opportunity to play in China or European Super Leagues? I wonder whether that would give you another stepping stone in your wonderful career. Cheers and thanks for the video.

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 10 днів тому

      Thank you! I appreciate your comment. Tbh, I love TT but it's not my biggest priority, so it doesn't seem feasible at the moment, not to mention the level and competition around the world is insane. I would still love to compete at an international level and being on my national team again, that's the goal.

  • @bengregory8899
    @bengregory8899 11 днів тому

    Very good training partner, super consistent

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 10 днів тому

      Absolutely, you don't find many players that can and are willing to practice with a chopper...

  • @ogfatdaddy7935
    @ogfatdaddy7935 11 днів тому

    I wish they still sold the TSP P1R

  • @TTBrothers_
    @TTBrothers_ 11 днів тому

    Hey man! Very appreciate about this training session )

  • @odessit777
    @odessit777 11 днів тому

    I love how you show your racket at the beginning of the video to answer all the 'What's your equipment?' questions right away

  • @dommarilekon1242
    @dommarilekon1242 11 днів тому

    Hey man i need your help, im currently using .5 mm tsp p1r its from offensive size and im using nexy jsh and it suits very well. Im thinking of going max thickness. Where can you buy tsp p1r or p3a ?

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 10 днів тому

      Hey man, unfortunately you can't find the TSP rubbers anymore, they were acquired by Victas. I still have some TSPs left, but eventually I'll switch to the P1V (Victas version of P1R), you can get it from different sites, I use tabletennis11

    • @dommarilekon1242
      @dommarilekon1242 9 днів тому

      ​@@andresrafael1621how was the 09c on forehand chop and as a choppers pov?

  • @klimzy
    @klimzy 11 днів тому

    we have the same set up! shoutouts from Singapore 👊

  • @andy-gee-2k
    @andy-gee-2k 13 днів тому

    always enjoy watching (mostly) defensive games, keep up man 🤩

  • @ikmalrahman9786
    @ikmalrahman9786 16 днів тому

    Are you Mexican Joo Se Hyuk?

  • @juansebastiansantanajimene6231
    @juansebastiansantanajimene6231 16 днів тому

    La verdad que tienes una buena tecnica de defensa y de ataque ,yo sigo usando mi matshusita pro special, la mejor madera q he probado desde entonces ,no se si alguna ves la pudistes probar

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 13 днів тому

      Gracias! Esa madera no la usé pero sí usé la Matsushita Pro Model hace muchos años, son clásicas.

  • @hermannulrichvogelsang6041
    @hermannulrichvogelsang6041 17 днів тому

    Great defensive style, wonderful loops and attacks! In my experience the characteristic of the normal VKM depends on the weight. The heavier ones are well suited for powerful attacking play as well. The lighter ones are more controlled and they are vibrating. What is the weight of Your VKM? What kind of handle?

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 13 днів тому

      Thanks! To be honest I don’t know how much it weights, but I would say it’s on the heavier side. Also, both rubbers with thick sponges contribute to that. I use the FL handle

    • @hermannulrichvogelsang6041
      @hermannulrichvogelsang6041 13 днів тому

      @@andresrafael1621 Thank you! Maybe it is worth to weight the blade. If You want to have another one or You are urged to replace the current one the best way to get an identical one is to choose the same weight. Dont buy this blade blind. The weight and the characteristics of this blade can vary alot.

    • @o-n-i-
      @o-n-i- День тому

      У меня основание VKM defensive весит 80 грамм. По моему, оно медленнее, чем на видео или у меня накладка медленная. Думаю…

  • @angnguyenkhoa5093
    @angnguyenkhoa5093 17 днів тому

    Amazing skill you have mate, i really love your forehand counterloop.

  • @duncanwraight
    @duncanwraight 18 днів тому

    YOU ARE SO GOOD so close in the semi-final, really great game against a very strong opponent

  • @nickzichler6624
    @nickzichler6624 19 днів тому

    And what is the weight of the Racket?

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 13 днів тому

      I don’t know but it’s not that light, specially because of the thick sponges on the rubbers

  • @IHadToChooseThis1
    @IHadToChooseThis1 19 днів тому

    I can hardly believe you play the regular Koji Matsushita blade. I personally own the Koji Off and Koji blade and find it hard to get a decent pace attacking with the regular (slower) Koji blade. Are you sure its not the Offensive version :D

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 19 днів тому

      I’m positive it’s the regular one, the power doesn’t only come from the blade :p

  • @LinhLangSat
    @LinhLangSat 20 днів тому

    I'm playing with a combo of Petr Kobel racket, FH: Digics 09C 1.9mm, BH: Tibhar grass Dtecs 1.6mm and I find it very good

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 19 днів тому

      Sounds like a nice setup, I would try GDTecs and see how it compares with P1

  • @ComplicatedButSimplified
    @ComplicatedButSimplified 20 днів тому

    Felt good after watching this 😅

  • @erdoganvarlk
    @erdoganvarlk 20 днів тому

    Backhand ara ara hucüm yapmalısın rakıpleri onunla korkutmalısın

  • @erdoganvarlk
    @erdoganvarlk 20 днів тому

    Süngerli pütür mü kullanıyorsunuz butterfly long 3

  • @boayman
    @boayman 20 днів тому

    Uuuff juegasos la vdd cada vez mejor

  • @TTKuzbass
    @TTKuzbass 20 днів тому

    Dignics 09 1.9 or 2.1?

  • @Dans_TableTennis
    @Dans_TableTennis 20 днів тому

    Where did you find P1-R from?

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 19 днів тому

      I still have a few left from the old days 😂

  • @GiacomoCerea
    @GiacomoCerea 20 днів тому

    Awesome forehand

  • @eduardotello8851
    @eduardotello8851 20 днів тому

    Felicitaciones Andrés! Una pregunta, si tuvieras menos esponja en los picos largos no generarías más spin?

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 19 днів тому

      Gracias Eduardo! En mi experiencia con más esponja puedes generar más efecto y más variación, es decir, puedes generar efecto aunque la pelota que viene no tenga, eso es muy valioso porque es más impredecible. Por otro lado, si requiere de mucho tiempo para acostumbrarse y controlar.

  • @dommarilekon1242
    @dommarilekon1242 20 днів тому

    Have you tried the koji matsushita zc or nexy jsh version 2?

  • @H.ros666
    @H.ros666 21 день тому

    I like this pair style when they hits the ball.

  • @venomcodm8405
    @venomcodm8405 21 день тому

    Is it the regular koji , offensive or defensive?

  • @24ghosh24
    @24ghosh24 21 день тому

    Amazing player, keep up the great work.

  • @ttkanada
    @ttkanada 21 день тому

    what thickness is Dignics 09c?

  • @marienbaboun
    @marienbaboun 21 день тому

    Hi, which kind of VKM are you use ?

  • @leitwolf70
    @leitwolf70 21 день тому

    Really amazing. I love your style and your quick change from defensive to offensive! Sometimes it is so bad to miss matchpoints and lose so close in sight of the final. Go on! I would like to see more of your matches.

  • @mallaurylaurent8373
    @mallaurylaurent8373 22 дні тому

    Great content, as always! With which version of the VKM are you playing with? :)

    • @andresrafael1621
      @andresrafael1621 21 день тому

      It’s the regular one, just Victas Koji Matsushita