Mate, your production value has improved drastically! All your videos are so informative and helpful. I can see the extra effort going into them with everything video related and I hope i speak for everyone that watches these. Super appreciate the effort and time you put into making the videos and hope you're enjoying the process of creating as much as we do absorbing the information!
Hello! Thank you I enjoy trying to improve the production level of the videos while not watering down the content as that’s what’s most important. I love making them and hearing from you and others about how it helps or other questions. I like working with people and always felt that just working one on one was good but maybe I could improve others on a more large scale so I’m trying :)
@@PechPongTT This and your backhand loop videos are probably my two favorite videos, but honestly every single one of your videos on proper technique and tactics are just absolute gold. I find myself coming back to these videos once every 2-3 months to refine my technique and look over what Im forgetting since I dont have a coach to remind me every day. Its slow improvement but I am constantly getting better!
Thank you glad you found the video useful, yes I also feel that it’s important to have experience doing the shots and not only talking theoretical it’s a complex sport that’s for sure!!
I was really struggling looping the heavy backspin but after watching your video and making some adjustments now I am able to loop the heavy backspin consistently. Thank you so much Seth.
As an older player I try to keep my forehand loops shorter against top spin balls. This allows me to be in close to the table and not rely on fast footwork which I don't have as a veteran. The video tuition is highly informative and well prepared.
Love these videos. They have made me think of ways to improve my game. I know it's difficult to find, but if you have a penholder in your club, invite him on to talk technique for us lonely penholders. Thank you for taking the time to make the content!
Hi I will have to find one who has some good knowledge of the penhold game do you mean new Chinese penhold or older Japan penhold style with punch block
@@PechPongTT Hi Seth! Thanks for replying. Cpen would be great, but any penholder will probably have an interesting insight into the game. Thanks for the videos!
This is spectacular! I have watched many great teachers doing videos but yours is on another level. Your video quality and editing skills have improved as well. Keep it up!
Thank you! yes I must get to work on figuring out how to explain the backhand loop in a video. its a delicate stroke and requires much work thats for sure!
@@PechPongTT That is one of your best videos, I am constantly going back and rewatching it! A gold mine of information on a not very much talked about stroke.
the most comprehensive guide ever. absolutely practical and real life lessons. not those fancy theories and gimmick videos like " power from the ground" and basically learning nothing 🥲 power to you sir! much respect!
Thank you Seth. Very informative and detailed video. I really appreciate you taking time and delivering such a high quality online lesson. This is not easy. Thank you once again. For next video, please think of talking about some common mistakes which novice players make. Like I find it difficult to position myself after making a opening loop and I more often get caught in the 5th ball.
Well done Seth. I know that you are helping a lot of people with your content and I want you to know that I for one really appreciate your efforts. I pray much success for you and that you go as far with table tennis as you desire. You have a lot going for you so there is no reason that you couldn’t.
great stuff , as a forehand looper I do alot of these naturally and it is nice to see it explained like this. Now waiting for a similar tutorial on the backhand because I'm tired of pivoting with my forehand on the backhand side
Thank you so much for putting together everything in one video. Not at all easy to make such. Hats off to your effort to share the knowledge across broader community. Thanks again
So much great content in this. I think I'll bookmark it as I'm sure I'll watch it many times for reference. You answered questions I'd often pondered and haven't seen elsewhere. Of the many TT channels I watch, yours is becoming one of my favourites.
Wauw absolutely amazing video and explanation. Would love to see more of these tutorials. I think a video analysis of a match which is not your own would also be very interesting to see. You can basically make a react video out of it and it could save some time in making. Keep up the great work and until the next video!
I really like the idea of doing a react video! I could do a react video of the full match and then cut it down to a 10 min video with the highlights of my thoughts/points/analysis
So glad I found this channel! Chock full of information, and everything said made so much sense! The most I have learned about forehand loop in one video! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I know the smash loop better as the Loop Kill. You're killing the ball by smashing it, but you're also adding a loop to bring it down onto the table. Excellent video. I like all your videos and appreciate your comments about recent matches you've had.
Amazing content seth, big applause to your work. Thanks for this beautiful infor ative content. I learned a lot from you. Big fan of you. Keep uploading such content 👌
Hi Seth I've shown your picture to a coach in Atlanta and he recognized you right away. He's rating is 2251 and he said that your lessons (he follows you) are very high quality and that he is advising his students to watch your lessons. Starting today I'll do the same. So again, thank you for playing with me. I'm going to enter some tournaments to test my abilities under fire. Have a wonderful day "for as long as you shell live" Mr Josh
Hey Mr.Josh! It was great to meet and hit with you as well, I hope the videos give you some ideas to help improve your game. Good idea to play some tournaments have fun and I hope to see you again :)
Woww... Your videos are amazingly detailed! All the content you're talking about is what I've been looking for. Thank you Seth! I have difficulty receiving the ball from the opponent's attack or smash. Can you share a video guide how to deal with it ?
Hi, thank you glad you have found my channel and Like it :) blocking opponents smashes is not an easy one, i think it takes lots of practice watching the micro movements of opponents to see where they will smash to and practicing that frequently.
@@PechPongTT yeah really good stuff. I live in Guernsey UK, and have not played for 14 years. I've been persuaded to start playing again and just catching up on how the game has developed. I'm an attacker on both wings and achieved a decent local level. The backhand Flip video was great. This was one shot i could never get right but i see that i was dropping my elbow whilst trying to perform it. Bats on it's way so i'm looking forward to getting back in front of the robot. Keep up the good work!
great that you were able to spot the problem with the flip, I try my best to list common faults that I see my students make and creative ways to think about how to do it efficiently
Seth, this video hit the nail on the head for what I've been trying to develop - a technically sound and strong forehand loop. The video covered the topic from many different perspectives. I can tell that you've thought that through well. Extremely well done in my opinion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
awesome as always!!! would love to see a video on grip. i had a similar grip while doing forehand like yours [index finger not kinda straight on the rubber, and quite a big gap between thumb and index finger] but different people seem to suggest different things like index finger needs to be flat against rubber and guide the paddle angle, etc.
This is a good topic I’m not actually a pro on grip but from my experience many players grip the racket differently, look at truls he barley even hold the fingers on the rubber and he has a great forehand loop, I guess find a player you want to play like that fits your style and copy what they do as they have mainly figured out how to be successful with it. All the best 👋
Thank you, glad you liked it :) i try my best, looking at the comments and the questions I always feel like I could have added more haha but that just means more future videos to make :)
Great video..addressed alot of small but oh so important details that are missed by others. You have the ability to impart knowledge...to admit to your mistakes enhances your credibility...tks a mill.
Top level content :) getting into TT after some time and this really helps. Some stuff I got right by intuition, but lots I also got wrong. You explain things very well! I wonder if you could talk about explosiveness in the game and how to develop it? Like Wang Chuqin's style, I wonder how he does it while maintaining solid control. Is it positioning, using the legs, overall athleticism, intuition, just lots of training, or all of the above...?
Thank you! glad you like the video! Wang Chuqin is a special athlete, he is naturally very explosive, and on top of that he must also do much physical training. I really like watching him play for that reason. I think the best way you can improve this is through doing explosive training in the gym such as ball throws rope throws, maybe doing strokes with a rubber band to develop quick fast muscles ect.
What a good video i have never seen a video with more deail like how you give it. Dat is so cool. I have always wanted information that you give but it is not given to many channels!
Thank you! This contains so many great info on how to do the front hand loops. currently, I am practicing the "smash loop", but too afraid to use it against back-spin balls in a match. As a top level player, how often do you use the "smash loop" in a match? I have seen Harimoto used it from time to time.
Hi I use it frequently when I’m in good position, mainly it comes after a serve that really surprised my opponent. I can turn the backhand corner with my forehand and smash loop it. But I wouldn’t say so often. It’s a good shot to have when you get the chance. Harimoto uses it frequently, he is so fast and in good position.
Hey, I use the Robopong 2030 it’s the simple one wheel one, but if you have money to blow in a robot I would highly recommend the powerpong 5000 robot it think it is it’s really nice and you can target pretty much any part of your game
Great video! Love the emphasis on the open racket. One thing I was surprised in this video about is the lack of mention of wrist movement, which I know is quite controversial and different between coaches. Both coaches I've worked with so far who were more "Chinese"-style oriented really emphasized wrist movement and fingers (I am a penholder however, but even for shakehand strokes) and really drilling in my head how important wrist is in producing spin (of course along with the weight shift). Any thoughts on this? Enjoying your videos a lot!
Hi thank you, yes I did forget to mention wrist movement, for me and most coaches I have worked with wrist movement has been very personal some coaches like Timo bolls coach teach to use much wrist in the stroke and most others teach to have a relaxed wrist and let the wrist flick naturally. I have always found that easiest and most efficient. Maybe I’m missing out but I’ve gotten used to it (relaxed wrist) and I certainly make more spin than many players and also have plenty of power.
It's so hard to find such a detailed content. Thanks a lot! I'd love to see some stuff about positioning in rallies after execute each kind of shots and placements. Greetings from Brasil!
That’s a great idea!! Thank you for sharing! I will write that down in my notes for future videos. I try my best to put out something in each video that I have not come across in other videos Thanks again
I have been watching table tennis tutorials for last 7 years. What I really like about your videos is that I hear in them things that even after all this time are still new to me. Like a tip to raise your hand in advance for a high ball smash. For a long time I had trouble against players who lob really well. I thought that my stroke was correct. But now I realize that sometimes I raise my hand in advance and sometimes I dont. Just one great tip out many that you provide! Best of luck with your channel :)
This is the best channel for learning tt, your videos at soo useful and comprehensive. As a beginner/medium player myself I struggle with picking the right equipment, so I would like to see videos from you on this topic (if you think it's interesting of course) like what tipe of bat should a player use, what tipe of rubber, what sponge thickness. It's just a suggestion for future videos, anyway keep up the great work and thank you again for the content! 😊👍
Hi sir, It was really satisfying to learn all these things. All the information given is unique and not contradicting to the basic techniques either. Thank you sir for this video and this series. Really great information.Keep going sir 🔥. Waiting for you new videos ❤
Thank you. I suggest a video about how to properly hold the paddle. I am confused because some people say on backhand the thumb should not touch the rubber but I see many pros do just that. Would maybe be useful to combine this with explaining how strongly or loosely one should hold the grip. I'm curious to learn more about when to tighten and when to relax it more.
The grip is very personal, for me I like to grip the forehand very loose, and the backhand I grip the rubbers with my thumb and my pointer finger you can put the thumb up for the backhand I think that’s very good technique
Very detailed with good clear explanations and now my #1 training youtube channel. I do have hard time remembering the channel name PechPong though, reminds me of Shawshank redemption, excellent movie but heard the name was hard for people to remember and limited the word getting around when it came out. Thank you.
Hey thanks! Im glad you found my channel and feel the information is top notch! Yeah i guess you could be right I figured it would be a fun play of PingPong because my last name is Pech, hopefully more people catch onto it. BTW thats an amazing movie!
@@PechPongTT Is there a video using different kinds service to setup a third, fifth ball attack for FH and/or BH ? or defense with active blocking ? I think you may have such a video, but what is the title ?
@@charliethewanderer6872 I do not have such a video, if you watched many of my match reviews you would find sequences that I do against certain players to get the third attack. That being said I think a video like that would be interesting for me to make. It’s very heavily dependent on the style I play against. For example I almost never use a sidespin forehand pendulum serve but when I play left handed players I use that serve 50% of the time because it’s super effective against them.
@@PechPongTT Yes, this is the kind of experience that I like to hear. Setting up effective serves against different kinds of players. Not playing into their strength all the time to increase the success of services. Thanks again.
2:45 be careful if you don't have the finish position figured out yet. Start slow and let your muscles build up memory. I nearly knocked myself unconscious from killing a backspin ball with my forehand - the edge of my paddle smashed right into my forehead leaving me very dazed. It's nice to be able to laugh about it now, and I hope nobody hurts themselves like I did. :P
I am impressed how you explain nicely with great demonstrations and I will go in your direction. Big thanks for tutorials (also for bh and others) and best regards form sLOVEnia.
Hi Seth, one of your best video's, I got so much from this one! One shot I constantly hit into the net is a high backspin ball over the table. Can u please give me a tip on how to handle this shot? Thank you!
Hi yeah a tough one for sure, in the video you seem me going for those long high ones and doing my best to get as much spin and drive as possible, it’s a risky shot and you must practice it with an open racket, don’t just smash it like me and everyone does from time to time, drive it with topspin at a higher point, good luck
Thank you for your advice. I need your opinion; sometimes, during the game, I start being nervous because of the net or touch points that impact the quality of my following points
Yeah happens to me as well! Just have to try and block them out and continue on to the next point, I’ve had many matches get turned around by a net or an edge in the last points but that’s just part of the game I guess :) sorry I wish I had a better answer, sometimes I view it as a test to see how well I can stay focused when that happens
With the recent (and continued) success of Timo Boll at an advanced age for table tennis, is it possible to do a video on his style and in particular his forehand. His longevity in the sport is amazing and I have to believe that his style has an impact on that. Thanks.
Thanks man. Super video. Very useful. I have gone through all that myself. Support every your word. It would be great if you shoot similar video on backhand loop.
Wow… This was one of the best table tennis coaching videos that I have ever seen. This is amazing! I have played table tennis for 6 years now and I learnt a lot. The only thing I missed was how to topspin serves and sidespin, but that’s it. Keep it up! A former teacher of mine, who plays in the Hessenliga (a really good german league), told me that I should practice playing with my left hand when playing against non club players. He told me that I automatically get better at playing with my right hand when training with my left hand. Is that true? Should I keep on training with my left hand? Sometimes a switch hands in games and topspin serves that come to the left corner of the table. Is that something I should stop doing? Have a blessed day
hey! Im not sure if playing with left improves the right, I have played much with the left for fun I do find it to be a fun learning experience as you have to teach yourself how to stroke the ball properly, One thing I found to be very interesting was the footwork is backwards when playing with left which is really hard to get right at first! so maybe I will improve my right hand footwork if i can properly teach myself the left handed footwork!
This was the best discussion of FH loops ive seen anywhere. One additional question i wanted answered tho, is this: I'm a low intermediate...when i'm FH looping backspin...am i trying to contact the ball with more of a fine brush, or carry contact? I've seen some coaches say to practice brushing first, then, after brushing, add more speed to the ball w/ carry contact. Then, there are others, that say that learning carry contact is easier (leading to greater consistency) and learn to brush later (to add more spin to the loop). Would love a few minutes of discussion on this, in this video. thanks.
I feel that it depends on the player, you should try and learn both I don’t think they take very long to learn maybe two days of just experimenting with a robot. I think it’s easier to learn to carry the ball but I actually learned how to brush first. Learn both and adjust for what works best for you.
Oh, hold on, maybe since I'm not a native speaker, I'm having trouble understanding "carry the ball". How do you do that, what is the difference to brushing the underspin ball upwards? Great video by the way Seth.
Great video! I took notes. Your description of the "smash touch" sounds like what I would consider a "loop kill." Would you agree or is there a distinction there?
Thanks for all the advises ! Especially for the timing of the stroke and the counter loop .. I'm gonna pratice that on my following session. I'm subscribing. I'm back at the table after 14 years without playing. Any training advises ? Thanks from Belgium.
i keep on coming back to this video, cause it's absolute gold. I'm also switched from dhs 8-80 to tibhar k3 hybrid max, it's quite amazing on the backhand cause of your latest video, even though it's a bit heavier and like 20% more powerful, I feel like my backhand hand has the power when I need it and I can still control the ball like the 8-80.
I think its interesting to think about how the different strokes look depending on the player height. Also, hitting hard loops for some players seem to hit the backside of the ball (the side facing toward you) instead of holding on to the ball in the rubber by "scooping" over the ball. I have gotten feedback from you about lifting the overarm to go over the ball, and some pretty high level players have also mentioned that they work on doing this, but they are also in this 185cm+ height range. This means you have to bend your body so low that mobility is sacrificed, imo. I think the stroke has to look a certain way depending on the different body types. I have been trying to study players like oh sang eun and vladimir samsonov ... and it seems like they just dont develop a strong loop and instead focus on control (placement) from their long reach.
Hi yes a players height will change many aspects of the stroke and the way they play as well as how their opponent has to play them. I had a friend who was very tall and his ability to hit backhand loops over the table when the ball was just a little bit high was amazing!! i think its a good plan that you watch tall players and see how they handled each ball as they had to work very hard to figure out the game from their height.
Love your videos and have been subscribed for a while now. One question I have is whether you could expand on the high ball above the table where you step in. In so many matches (intermediate level) you serve backspin or little spin and the ball comes up usually the same (low backspin above the table usually quite a bit above the net) these ball I believe should be free points for any advanced players but for us mere mortals intermediate they seem quite hard to hit and so we are tempted to just push them back. If many people feel the same I would love to have an in depth guide on this shot particularly as it seems like a low hanging fruit many intermediate players including myself are missing out on … Thanks again very much for this video and will definitely share it with my club :)
Hi this is a very difficult ball for many players, it really takes much footwork as you have to step in super fast, so doing drills where the person pushes long or short and high and you really work on stepping in and looping it, it also takes learning to swing back while stepping in so the upper body is turning back and the lower body is stepping in at the same time and then you swing fully over the table.
Mate, your production value has improved drastically! All your videos are so informative and helpful. I can see the extra effort going into them with everything video related and I hope i speak for everyone that watches these. Super appreciate the effort and time you put into making the videos and hope you're enjoying the process of creating as much as we do absorbing the information!
Hello! Thank you I enjoy trying to improve the production level of the videos while not watering down the content as that’s what’s most important. I love making them and hearing from you and others about how it helps or other questions. I like working with people and always felt that just working one on one was good but maybe I could improve others on a more large scale so I’m trying :)
@@PechPongTT This and your backhand loop videos are probably my two favorite videos, but honestly every single one of your videos on proper technique and tactics are just absolute gold. I find myself coming back to these videos once every 2-3 months to refine my technique and look over what Im forgetting since I dont have a coach to remind me every day. Its slow improvement but I am constantly getting better!
@@PechPongTTwhat you think about wrist?
@@Человекмира-у8с I like to have a relaxed wrist and let it flick but I have also heard of some coaches who like to teach to “use” the wrist actively
Fantastic. This is a teacher who "knows" because he "does". Learning so much from you mate. much appreciated Seth.
Thank you glad you found the video useful, yes I also feel that it’s important to have experience doing the shots and not only talking theoretical it’s a complex sport that’s for sure!!
Seriously this was one of your best videos.
I am struggling to get my forehand working consistently and your video is just what I required. Tks man
Glad this was the magic trick!
Keep the great content coming - this is next level dedication, advice, and great quality to top it off. Nice work!
Thank you! I try my best here haha
Never realized how big of a difference the racket angle makes. Thank you so much!
Yeah it was a game changer for me when I learned it that’s for sure!
youll notice the difference the most when looping underspin, like against choppers.
Really enjoyed the video (Thanks from Mongolia)
I was really struggling looping the heavy backspin but after watching your video and making some adjustments now I am able to loop the heavy backspin consistently. Thank you so much Seth.
Glad that there was improvement!! Keep it up! I’ll keep making videos as well 👍
As an older player I try to keep my forehand loops shorter against top spin balls. This allows me to be in close to the table and not rely on fast footwork which I don't have as a veteran. The video tuition is highly informative and well prepared.
Love these videos. They have made me think of ways to improve my game.
I know it's difficult to find, but if you have a penholder in your club, invite him on to talk technique for us lonely penholders.
Thank you for taking the time to make the content!
Hi I will have to find one who has some good knowledge of the penhold game do you mean new Chinese penhold or older Japan penhold style with punch block
@@PechPongTT Hi Seth! Thanks for replying. Cpen would be great, but any penholder will probably have an interesting insight into the game.
Thanks for the videos!
This is spectacular! I have watched many great teachers doing videos but yours is on another level. Your video quality and editing skills have improved as well. Keep it up!
Thank you! Yeah I have slowly kept trying to improve my production level and of course try to make the information as useful as possible!
Very helpful! Thank you for your dedication to this sport and sharing so much expertise.
Thanks, I try my best to give info I wish I had when I starting out
Another great and complete tutorial Seth, just like the backhand flip one. Thank you very much. Now it's time for the backhand loop 🤩👌
Thank you! yes I must get to work on figuring out how to explain the backhand loop in a video. its a delicate stroke and requires much work thats for sure!
@@PechPongTT That is one of your best videos, I am constantly going back and rewatching it! A gold mine of information on a not very much talked about stroke.
@@PechPongTTI don't understand about forearm? How use wrist?
Thank you sooooo much for taking the time to break these important factors to improve our fundamentals...really appreciate it! - Twin Dragon ^_^
Thank you! Yes I make the videos to be what I wish someone else would have been for me :)
the most comprehensive guide ever. absolutely practical and real life lessons. not those fancy theories and gimmick videos like " power from the ground" and basically learning nothing 🥲
power to you sir! much respect!
I have seen some of those and they seem cool but at the end of the day they don’t win you points
Thank you Seth. Very informative and detailed video. I really appreciate you taking time and delivering such a high quality online lesson. This is not easy. Thank you once again. For next video, please think of talking about some common mistakes which novice players make. Like I find it difficult to position myself after making a opening loop and I more often get caught in the 5th ball.
That’s a great topic!! Maybe I can have a collaborative effort from many people and show all the mistakes that people make and help correct them
Well done Seth. I know that you are helping a lot of people with your content and I want you to know that I for one really appreciate your efforts. I pray much success for you and that you go as far with table tennis as you desire. You have a lot going for you so there is no reason that you couldn’t.
Thank you! I hope I can keep making great videos and helping people improve as well as improving my game along the way!
great stuff , as a forehand looper I do alot of these naturally and it is nice to see it explained like this. Now waiting for a similar tutorial on the backhand because I'm tired of pivoting with my forehand on the backhand side
Thank you! Yeah this video may not be anything new to some but I think it was important to make for those who want to understand forehand.
Thank you so much for putting together everything in one video. Not at all easy to make such. Hats off to your effort to share the knowledge across broader community. Thanks again
Thank you for the kind words yeah its not so easy, i enjoy doing it :)
What a quality content i ever seen.
Thank you very much. I have been waiting for secret technique for blocking .
Thank you, thats a good topic that I should cover thanks for the idea!
Love the concept of this channel. Can't thank you enough Seth. Keep it up
Thank you! glad you like what Im doing :)
So much great content in this. I think I'll bookmark it as I'm sure I'll watch it many times for reference.
You answered questions I'd often pondered and haven't seen elsewhere.
Of the many TT channels I watch, yours is becoming one of my favourites.
Thank you! I’m honored that my channel is helping you and others and you think it’s one of the better ones
I really like this video. You covered so many topics in this single one. A treasure.
Thanks! glad you liked it
Wauw absolutely amazing video and explanation. Would love to see more of these tutorials. I think a video analysis of a match which is not your own would also be very interesting to see. You can basically make a react video out of it and it could save some time in making. Keep up the great work and until the next video!
I really like the idea of doing a react video! I could do a react video of the full match and then cut it down to a 10 min video with the highlights of my thoughts/points/analysis
@@PechPongTT I bet we would all love to see it! ;) Notifications are already on!
Really liked the comprehensive coverage of the topic and appreciate your hard work in producing this content
Thank you! Yes I tried to really cover the topic and give someone who is learning the forehand the best chance
So glad I found this channel! Chock full of information, and everything said made so much sense! The most I have learned about forehand loop in one video! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Glad that this video helped your knowledge of the stroke
I know the smash loop better as the Loop Kill. You're killing the ball by smashing it, but you're also adding a loop to bring it down onto the table. Excellent video. I like all your videos and appreciate your comments about recent matches you've had.
Well explained! You addressed a number of areas that aren’t generally touched on. Thanks!👍🏾
Great to hear I shed some light on not so talked about aspects
Amazing content seth, big applause to your work. Thanks for this beautiful infor ative content. I learned a lot from you. Big fan of you. Keep uploading such content 👌
This video is a treasure! Gonna watch it again and again
Thanks for quality content!
Thank you glad it’s treasure for you!! Hope you find much improvement 👍
Well detailed, lots of work put into this video👏👏
Yes lots of work indeed haha but I’m happy with how it turned out. Thanks!
The level of detail is craaazy. Thank you very much ;)
Thank you! I try to add as much information that I can :)
I consume pretty much all the table tennis content (guides and so on) there is but yours is by far among the best! Keep it up!
Thank you, Im glad you think that Ill keep them coming :)
Hi Seth
I've shown your picture to a coach in Atlanta and he recognized you right away. He's rating is 2251 and he said that your lessons (he follows you) are very high quality and that he is advising his students to watch your lessons.
Starting today I'll do the same.
So again, thank you for playing with me.
I'm going to enter some tournaments to test my abilities under fire.
Have a wonderful day "for as long as you shell live"
Mr Josh
Hey Mr.Josh! It was great to meet and hit with you as well, I hope the videos give you some ideas to help improve your game. Good idea to play some tournaments have fun and I hope to see you again :)
The best and most complete explanation video on forehand loop that I came across. A big thank you to you.
Glad you found it informative I tried my best to make it simple but complete!
Woww... Your videos are amazingly detailed! All the content you're talking about is what I've been looking for. Thank you Seth!
I have difficulty receiving the ball from the opponent's attack or smash. Can you share a video guide how to deal with it ?
Hi, thank you glad you have found my channel and Like it :) blocking opponents smashes is not an easy one, i think it takes lots of practice watching the micro movements of opponents to see where they will smash to and practicing that frequently.
Just amazingly answered all the general questions and concerns.. Thanks for creating such informative and impactful videos
These Vids are amazing. You explain this things so well
Thank you 🙏 glad you think so
@@PechPongTT yeah really good stuff. I live in Guernsey UK, and have not played for 14 years. I've been persuaded to start playing again and just catching up on how the game has developed. I'm an attacker on both wings and achieved a decent local level. The backhand Flip video was great. This was one shot i could never get right but i see that i was dropping my elbow whilst trying to perform it. Bats on it's way so i'm looking forward to getting back in front of the robot. Keep up the good work!
great that you were able to spot the problem with the flip, I try my best to list common faults that I see my students make and creative ways to think about how to do it efficiently
Seth, this video hit the nail on the head for what I've been trying to develop - a technically sound and strong forehand loop. The video covered the topic from many different perspectives. I can tell that you've thought that through well. Extremely well done in my opinion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thanks yeah the structure of the video I try to make in ways that build upon itself I’m glad my work in this is noticed and well received
awesome as always!!! would love to see a video on grip. i had a similar grip while doing forehand like yours [index finger not kinda straight on the rubber, and quite a big gap between thumb and index finger] but different people seem to suggest different things like index finger needs to be flat against rubber and guide the paddle angle, etc.
This is a good topic I’m not actually a pro on grip but from my experience many players grip the racket differently, look at truls he barley even hold the fingers on the rubber and he has a great forehand loop, I guess find a player you want to play like that fits your style and copy what they do as they have mainly figured out how to be successful with it. All the best 👋
keep up the content! you’re definitely the best educational table tennis channel on youtube
Thank you! glad you think the information is helpful :)
So far you are the best with your explanations from a strategic and skill point of view. Thank you.
Thank you I try my best :)
This is just fantastic! Super super helpful! Thank you Seth so much for taking a lot of time to create these amazing videos!!!❤❤❤
I’m glad I made them as best I could now they can help you and others:)
Wow, the quality of your video is so high. Im really greatful for this content. Thx a lot. There are so many details and tips i have never heard of.
Thank you, glad you liked it :) i try my best, looking at the comments and the questions I always feel like I could have added more haha but that just means more future videos to make :)
Another Excellent video. Best Table tenis channel for sure.
Could you do a Video for what drills you do and some training?
Thanks
Thank you! Yeah I can do a video like that, I’ll put something together
Your videos are really great! I can't wait to see a video on your material advice.
Coming soon!
@@PechPongTT Soon? We miss you
Excellent explanations. I like your conversional style and demonstrations.
Great video..addressed alot of small but oh so important details that are missed by others. You have the ability to impart knowledge...to admit to your mistakes enhances your credibility...tks a mill.
Thank you for the thoughts! I’m glad you found the information useful!
I really appreciate the quality of these videos.
Excellent video, as always. The level of detail is off the charts, so well explained too. By a distance the best tutorials I’ve seen. Great job!
Thank you very much! Im glad you think so! I try my best here haha
Top level content :) getting into TT after some time and this really helps. Some stuff I got right by intuition, but lots I also got wrong. You explain things very well!
I wonder if you could talk about explosiveness in the game and how to develop it? Like Wang Chuqin's style, I wonder how he does it while maintaining solid control. Is it positioning, using the legs, overall athleticism, intuition, just lots of training, or all of the above...?
Thank you! glad you like the video! Wang Chuqin is a special athlete, he is naturally very explosive, and on top of that he must also do much physical training. I really like watching him play for that reason. I think the best way you can improve this is through doing explosive training in the gym such as ball throws rope throws, maybe doing strokes with a rubber band to develop quick fast muscles ect.
I come back to this video whenever I get stuck and always take away something new
That’s great! Yes I made sure to pack it with as much as I know and try to answer as many questions you or other may have.
Great! All aspects are clear and in one video. Best regards from Moscow
Glad you understood and that you liked the video!
What a good video i have never seen a video with more deail like how you give it. Dat is so cool. I have always wanted information that you give but it is not given to many channels!
Thanks for the compliments, Im glad you found the answers you needed, I try my best to only put out the best and most helpful information :)
Seth, you are the best.. Your explanations are really spot on.. Appreciate it very much
Thank you! This contains so many great info on how to do the front hand loops. currently, I am practicing the "smash loop", but too afraid to use it against back-spin balls in a match. As a top level player, how often do you use the "smash loop" in a match? I have seen Harimoto used it from time to time.
Hi I use it frequently when I’m in good position, mainly it comes after a serve that really surprised my opponent. I can turn the backhand corner with my forehand and smash loop it. But I wouldn’t say so often. It’s a good shot to have when you get the chance.
Harimoto uses it frequently, he is so fast and in good position.
@@PechPongTT good point. easier to use it after a serve. thanks
Great video once again! I would love to know what kind of robot you use ...
Hey, I use the Robopong 2030 it’s the simple one wheel one, but if you have money to blow in a robot I would highly recommend the powerpong 5000 robot it think it is it’s really nice and you can target pretty much any part of your game
Excellent Video, will recommend this to everyone TT enthusiast I know. Keep it going.
Glad you liked it! Yes share it that would be perfect!
Amazing videos. Thanks for the content! Keep it up!
Thank you! Glad you like them 👍👍
Great video! Love the emphasis on the open racket. One thing I was surprised in this video about is the lack of mention of wrist movement, which I know is quite controversial and different between coaches. Both coaches I've worked with so far who were more "Chinese"-style oriented really emphasized wrist movement and fingers (I am a penholder however, but even for shakehand strokes) and really drilling in my head how important wrist is in producing spin (of course along with the weight shift). Any thoughts on this?
Enjoying your videos a lot!
Hi thank you, yes I did forget to mention wrist movement, for me and most coaches I have worked with wrist movement has been very personal some coaches like Timo bolls coach teach to use much wrist in the stroke and most others teach to have a relaxed wrist and let the wrist flick naturally. I have always found that easiest and most efficient. Maybe I’m missing out but I’ve gotten used to it (relaxed wrist) and I certainly make more spin than many players and also have plenty of power.
Same here. My coach is constantly drilling me about using my wrist.
Awesome vid! This is so good and really helpful!
Thanks! Glad it helps 🙌
It's so hard to find such a detailed content. Thanks a lot!
I'd love to see some stuff about positioning in rallies after execute each kind of shots and placements.
Greetings from Brasil!
That’s a great idea!! Thank you for sharing! I will write that down in my notes for future videos. I try my best to put out something in each video that I have not come across in other videos
Thanks again
Amazing content once again Seth!!!
Thank you :) glad you liked it
I have been watching table tennis tutorials for last 7 years. What I really like about your videos is that I hear in them things that even after all this time are still new to me. Like a tip to raise your hand in advance for a high ball smash. For a long time I had trouble against players who lob really well. I thought that my stroke was correct. But now I realize that sometimes I raise my hand in advance and sometimes I dont. Just one great tip out many that you provide! Best of luck with your channel :)
Thanks glad you found something In there that can help improve your game👍👍
This is the best channel for learning tt, your videos at soo useful and comprehensive. As a beginner/medium player myself I struggle with picking the right equipment, so I would like to see videos from you on this topic (if you think it's interesting of course) like what tipe of bat should a player use, what tipe of rubber, what sponge thickness. It's just a suggestion for future videos, anyway keep up the great work and thank you again for the content! 😊👍
Great idea, yeah I have some thoughts on that I will make a video addressing that
Hi sir, It was really satisfying to learn all these things. All the information given is unique and not contradicting to the basic techniques either. Thank you sir for this video and this series. Really great information.Keep going sir 🔥. Waiting for you new videos ❤
Thank you. I suggest a video about how to properly hold the paddle. I am confused because some people say on backhand the thumb should not touch the rubber but I see many pros do just that.
Would maybe be useful to combine this with explaining how strongly or loosely one should hold the grip. I'm curious to learn more about when to tighten and when to relax it more.
The grip is very personal, for me I like to grip the forehand very loose, and the backhand I grip the rubbers with my thumb and my pointer finger you can put the thumb up for the backhand I think that’s very good technique
Very detailed with good clear explanations and now my #1 training youtube channel.
I do have hard time remembering the channel name PechPong though, reminds me of Shawshank redemption, excellent movie but heard the name was hard for people to remember and limited the word getting around when it came out.
Thank you.
Hey thanks! Im glad you found my channel and feel the information is top notch! Yeah i guess you could be right I figured it would be a fun play of PingPong because my last name is Pech, hopefully more people catch onto it. BTW thats an amazing movie!
Love it. This video is over the top. Many hours spent. Thanks
Thanks glad you found it useful!
@@PechPongTT Is there a video using different kinds service to setup a third, fifth ball attack for FH and/or BH ? or defense with active blocking ? I think you may have such a video, but what is the title ?
@@charliethewanderer6872 I do not have such a video, if you watched many of my match reviews you would find sequences that I do against certain players to get the third attack. That being said I think a video like that would be interesting for me to make. It’s very heavily dependent on the style I play against. For example I almost never use a sidespin forehand pendulum serve but when I play left handed players I use that serve 50% of the time because it’s super effective against them.
@@PechPongTT Yes, this is the kind of experience that I like to hear. Setting up effective serves against different kinds of players. Not playing into their strength all the time to increase the success of services. Thanks again.
Very useful tips for beginners,one can learn all aspects of looping,thank you
Glad it was helpful!
2:45 be careful if you don't have the finish position figured out yet. Start slow and let your muscles build up memory. I nearly knocked myself unconscious from killing a backspin ball with my forehand - the edge of my paddle smashed right into my forehead leaving me very dazed. It's nice to be able to laugh about it now, and I hope nobody hurts themselves like I did. :P
Oh my gosh!! Ouch! Yeah starting slow is important. Yeah I agree it’s funny now but maybe a bit traumatic when it happened
I am impressed how you explain nicely with great demonstrations and I will go in your direction. Big thanks for tutorials (also for bh and others) and best regards form sLOVEnia.
Thank you very much for the nice compliments on the video! best of luck to you :)
@@PechPongTT thanks and good luck 2u2.
Hi Seth, one of your best video's, I got so much from this one! One shot I constantly hit into the net is a high backspin ball over the table. Can u please give me a tip on how to handle this shot? Thank you!
Hi yeah a tough one for sure, in the video you seem me going for those long high ones and doing my best to get as much spin and drive as possible, it’s a risky shot and you must practice it with an open racket, don’t just smash it like me and everyone does from time to time, drive it with topspin at a higher point, good luck
Thanks Seth, I'm a big fan buddy, keep it going. Love watching you play as well as watching your video's!
Thank you for your advice. I need your opinion; sometimes, during the game, I start being nervous because of the net or touch points that impact the quality of my following points
Yeah happens to me as well! Just have to try and block them out and continue on to the next point, I’ve had many matches get turned around by a net or an edge in the last points but that’s just part of the game I guess :) sorry I wish I had a better answer, sometimes I view it as a test to see how well I can stay focused when that happens
Really wonderful content Seth! Thank you man. Have you ever done any virtual coaching?
I have done it a few times yes
With the recent (and continued) success of Timo Boll at an advanced age for table tennis, is it possible to do a video on his style and in particular his forehand. His longevity in the sport is amazing and I have to believe that his style has an impact on that. Thanks.
Thanks man. Super video. Very useful. I have gone through all that myself. Support every your word.
It would be great if you shoot similar video on backhand loop.
Hi yes I’m putting together my notes on that one
Love your detailed videos.
You're doing a fabulous job.
Keep it up!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It helps alot for this sport to grow. I have become a better coach because of you and your videos.
Thank you! Your right this experience of making videos has helped me a lot too as well as others :)
Wow…
This was one of the best table tennis coaching videos that I have ever seen.
This is amazing! I have played table tennis for 6 years now and I learnt a lot. The only thing I missed was how to topspin serves and sidespin, but that’s it. Keep it up!
A former teacher of mine, who plays in the Hessenliga (a really good german league), told me that I should practice playing with my left hand when playing against non club players. He told me that I automatically get better at playing with my right hand when training with my left hand. Is that true? Should I keep on training with my left hand?
Sometimes a switch hands in games and topspin serves that come to the left corner of the table. Is that something I should stop doing?
Have a blessed day
hey! Im not sure if playing with left improves the right, I have played much with the left for fun I do find it to be a fun learning experience as you have to teach yourself how to stroke the ball properly, One thing I found to be very interesting was the footwork is backwards when playing with left which is really hard to get right at first! so maybe I will improve my right hand footwork if i can properly teach myself the left handed footwork!
Thank you very much I think this video answers all my questions I had and will start practicing all techniques you mentioned
Glad to help! Good luck :)
Very important....There is a lot of important information for beginners from zero to be a professional player's...... Thanks
Glad to hear you find it useful 👍
Another great informative video. The subscription is paying off! 😉
Thanks for the sub! I’ll keep them coming
This was the best discussion of FH loops ive seen anywhere. One additional question i wanted answered tho, is this: I'm a low intermediate...when i'm FH looping backspin...am i trying to contact the ball with more of a fine brush, or carry contact? I've seen some coaches say to practice brushing first, then, after brushing, add more speed to the ball w/ carry contact. Then, there are others, that say that learning carry contact is easier (leading to greater consistency) and learn to brush later (to add more spin to the loop). Would love a few minutes of discussion on this, in this video. thanks.
I feel that it depends on the player, you should try and learn both I don’t think they take very long to learn maybe two days of just experimenting with a robot. I think it’s easier to learn to carry the ball but I actually learned how to brush first. Learn both and adjust for what works best for you.
Oh, hold on, maybe since I'm not a native speaker, I'm having trouble understanding "carry the ball". How do you do that, what is the difference to brushing the underspin ball upwards? Great video by the way Seth.
Great video! I took notes. Your description of the "smash touch" sounds like what I would consider a "loop kill." Would you agree or is there a distinction there?
Yeah a loop kill is a great description! Thank you :)
I love it!! Thank you very very much Seth. I back again and again. Is very usefull!!
Thanks for all the advises ! Especially for the timing of the stroke and the counter loop .. I'm gonna pratice that on my following session. I'm subscribing. I'm back at the table after 14 years without playing. Any training advises ? Thanks from Belgium.
Great video! Keep up the good work👍
Thank you! Glad you liked it, will do 👍
At first I thought 28 mins just for forehand loop? Then I end up watching it all. Great video
Yes it was a hefty video! hope you gained from it :)
i keep on coming back to this video, cause it's absolute gold. I'm also switched from dhs 8-80 to tibhar k3 hybrid max, it's quite amazing on the backhand cause of your latest video, even though it's a bit heavier and like 20% more powerful, I feel like my backhand hand has the power when I need it and I can still control the ball like the 8-80.
Glad to hear!! Yeah I really love the K3 on backhand it’s an amazing rubber! Keep up the good work 💪 thanks for the nice compliments on the video
Beautifully explained. Loved they way u have done it....
Thank you! Im glad you liked the video!
Great video 👍👍 👍. Really help me a lot to improve my forehand 👌.
Thank you 🙏
Glad to hear it!
I think its interesting to think about how the different strokes look depending on the player height. Also, hitting hard loops for some players seem to hit the backside of the ball (the side facing toward you) instead of holding on to the ball in the rubber by "scooping" over the ball. I have gotten feedback from you about lifting the overarm to go over the ball, and some pretty high level players have also mentioned that they work on doing this, but they are also in this 185cm+ height range. This means you have to bend your body so low that mobility is sacrificed, imo. I think the stroke has to look a certain way depending on the different body types. I have been trying to study players like oh sang eun and vladimir samsonov ... and it seems like they just dont develop a strong loop and instead focus on control (placement) from their long reach.
Hi yes a players height will change many aspects of the stroke and the way they play as well as how their opponent has to play them. I had a friend who was very tall and his ability to hit backhand loops over the table when the ball was just a little bit high was amazing!! i think its a good plan that you watch tall players and see how they handled each ball as they had to work very hard to figure out the game from their height.
Very helpful and seriously comprehensive. Many thanks.
A video so good I recommended it to a young man in my club
Thanks 🙏 hope it helps him :)
Love your videos and have been subscribed for a while now.
One question I have is whether you could expand on the high ball above the table where you step in. In so many matches (intermediate level) you serve backspin or little spin and the ball comes up usually the same (low backspin above the table usually quite a bit above the net) these ball I believe should be free points for any advanced players but for us mere mortals intermediate they seem quite hard to hit and so we are tempted to just push them back.
If many people feel the same I would love to have an in depth guide on this shot particularly as it seems like a low hanging fruit many intermediate players including myself are missing out on …
Thanks again very much for this video and will definitely share it with my club :)
Hi this is a very difficult ball for many players, it really takes much footwork as you have to step in super fast, so doing drills where the person pushes long or short and high and you really work on stepping in and looping it, it also takes learning to swing back while stepping in so the upper body is turning back and the lower body is stepping in at the same time and then you swing fully over the table.
Best video mann , just loved the content
Really nice video with many aspects to learn from. Thank you!
Thanks!
Great and very helpful insights. Thank you for breaking it down for us!
Top Notch Content as usual! Keep them coming!
Thanks!
Amazing content. Thank you so much!
Glad you liked it!