Hey Tom, just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me so much and I would love for you to keep uploading as they help all enthusiasts like me to learn table tennis easier.
Thank you. My kids and I recently started playing table tennis and this this video helped us become more consistent with our shots after working on our footwork. I think Beatrix will soon become an excellent player. She’s already so good at age six.
Very helpfull for those teaching the art of footwork . Often beginners have too much pressure to learn all at once. Beatrix is having fun that's essential , well done Beatrix !
Catering for those who are more advanced, to people like me who are just getting started. Love it. Thanks for the vid. You cleared up where I should be hitting the ball for backhands. You’re a legend.
Tom You are great Storyteller. You style of teaching very clear and short and it works. After watching every video l want to play tennis and try something new in it.
Thank you for this, I just started playing table tennis 3 weeks ago and this helped me improve my game just by getting the proper movement and positioning.
Thanks again TOM for sharing & also on your daughter to demonstrate & show the correct placement & positioning to either play the forehand or backhand🏓🙏🏽NOVICE FROM SYDNEY DOWN UNDER 😅😜❤️
Thank you Tom for all the basics videos … you are a great trainer … your daughter is very cute and hope she is also becoming a great player and coach like you as she grows
As a tennis player learning table tennis this video was really helpful. Its still explosive movements: split step, turning your body into your FH, etc. but more compact. The side stepping and hopping backwards still throws me off lol.
Thanks, this is an excellent video. I'm beginner at table tennis though familiar with some other racket sports. If we compare 3:20(where you demonstrate without a ball), Vs 3:40(where you demonstrate with a ball), it's different. The 3:40 one you are adjusting the shuffles to be a bit turned for the forehands. It'd be good to see a detailed instruction on how to do that. Also the girl is hitting set places but I wanna hit wherever the ball comes, without knowing where the ball will come from, like you do at 3:40. The problem with doing shots where they know where it's going is they could move beforehand. It doesn't transfer that well to a game since in a game one has to look to see where it's going and move to it. And I don't know about table tennis but in other racket sports often after you move to hit it, and before they are about to hit it, you have to adjust your position slightly, returning to a base(And there are different bases, depending on where you hit it from and where you hit it to and what shot you played, which influence how much time you have and where you can reasonably get to).
This is a great video for beginners but remember, forehand on the *side* of your body is a bad tip. Yes it will on the right (if you are right handed) but you still need to put your right leg back and hit it in front of you. If it gets to your side your stroke will be dead or much lower quality.
Technically, you are correct. But for the intended audience for this video I didn't want to over-complicate with too much information. I just wanted to get across the concept of roughly where you need to be positioned to play forehand and backhand. Often beginners play forehands directly in front of the body or really reach out for it. So this hopefully gives a better visual idea about where there body position needs to be. Once they have this basic concept, it is much easier to work on foot position and timing of strokes.
Really great videos ! As i found myself having trouble with pimple blockers who stays at the table i was wondering if you could do a video about how to beat them ? Thanks a lot !!
This was really helpful. I play at a decent level but it's a new sport for me after switching from tennis. How can I anticipate movement quickly? Should I be looking at the opponents swing?
iam a begginer learning drives and topspins. My right leg is always stressed after training or game especialy my knee. Is it okay or i am doing something wrong?
The room in this video is approx 3.8 metres wide. You could probably still do it in a room which is 3 metres wide. It will be harder to do if it's smaller than this.
when you practice movement...it looks like you're always keeping your feet in forehand position (for a rightie, the left foot a bit closer to the table than the right foot). so..when ur moving and hitting easy backhands and forehands...you're sliding from side to side but keeping the feet always in FH foot position. correct?
Doubles is a little more challenging, as you have to move around your partner. There is a more forwards / back movement, as well as side to side. Some of the principles in this video still works for doubles. But I will need to make another video specifically about doubles play.
Weird wordplay on the shots which really bothered me for years.. "Backhand" - You would think that you will move your paddle "backwards" "Forehand" - You would think that you will put your paddle in front of you i.e. "fore"-ward But it's all the other way around.. weird.
Hey Tom, just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me so much and I would love for you to keep uploading as they help all enthusiasts like me to learn table tennis easier.
Thank you. I'll keep uploading videos. I have lots of plans for the next year. If you ever have any topics you want me to cover, please let me know.
@@TomLodziak you the man, Tom!
Thank you. My kids and I recently started playing table tennis and this this video helped us become more consistent with our shots after working on our footwork.
I think Beatrix will soon become an excellent player. She’s already so good at age six.
Amen - footwork can move you from beginner to intermediate player and beyond. Great video - perfect timing. Your daughter did great!
Very helpfull for those teaching the art of footwork . Often beginners have too much pressure to learn all at once. Beatrix is having fun that's essential , well done Beatrix !
Catering for those who are more advanced, to people like me who are just getting started. Love it.
Thanks for the vid. You cleared up where I should be hitting the ball for backhands.
You’re a legend.
Simply explained the most crucial part of the game.
Awesome video. Very impressed with your daughter's Beatrice TT skills. She is a champion.
Tom You are great Storyteller. You style of teaching very clear and short and it works. After watching every video l want to play tennis and try something new in it.
Thank you for this, I just started playing table tennis 3 weeks ago and this helped me improve my game just by getting the proper movement and positioning.
Dear Tom, Thanks for the lovely video. Very helpful.
Excellent video, thank you coach Tom! Bravo Beatrix! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks again TOM for sharing & also on your daughter to demonstrate & show the correct placement & positioning to either play the forehand or backhand🏓🙏🏽NOVICE FROM SYDNEY DOWN UNDER 😅😜❤️
This video is excellent. I am getting back into TT after 50 years and this is helpful!
Thank you Tom for all the basics videos … you are a great trainer … your daughter is very cute and hope she is also becoming a great player and coach like you as she grows
Well done, Tom. Your contribution to the sport is an important one. Thank you (from Australia) for your time and effort.
As a tennis player learning table tennis this video was really helpful. Its still explosive movements: split step, turning your body into your FH, etc. but more compact. The side stepping and hopping backwards still throws me off lol.
Big bravo to Beatrix, & oh yes, thak you Tom also.🤣🤣
Beatrix is the cutest volunteer, and she's really good at it.
Great video just what I was looking for 👍👍👍
Respect from India ...small things but very effective and nice way of teaching
Tk for teaching me tom
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Beatrix is going to be a killer player for team GB in about 10 years I guess.
Very cute student. Keep playing.👌Rising star
Thanks, this is an excellent video. I'm beginner at table tennis though familiar with some other racket sports. If we compare 3:20(where you demonstrate without a ball), Vs 3:40(where you demonstrate with a ball), it's different. The 3:40 one you are adjusting the shuffles to be a bit turned for the forehands. It'd be good to see a detailed instruction on how to do that. Also the girl is hitting set places but I wanna hit wherever the ball comes, without knowing where the ball will come from, like you do at 3:40. The problem with doing shots where they know where it's going is they could move beforehand. It doesn't transfer that well to a game since in a game one has to look to see where it's going and move to it. And I don't know about table tennis but in other racket sports often after you move to hit it, and before they are about to hit it, you have to adjust your position slightly, returning to a base(And there are different bases, depending on where you hit it from and where you hit it to and what shot you played, which influence how much time you have and where you can reasonably get to).
This is a great video for beginners but remember, forehand on the *side* of your body is a bad tip. Yes it will on the right (if you are right handed) but you still need to put your right leg back and hit it in front of you. If it gets to your side your stroke will be dead or much lower quality.
Technically, you are correct. But for the intended audience for this video I didn't want to over-complicate with too much information. I just wanted to get across the concept of roughly where you need to be positioned to play forehand and backhand. Often beginners play forehands directly in front of the body or really reach out for it. So this hopefully gives a better visual idea about where there body position needs to be. Once they have this basic concept, it is much easier to work on foot position and timing of strokes.
Very informative videos.. thanks for all the effort, it’s very helpful
Thank you Tom ! 😉
Exellent again, thanks!
Please, when possible, make video how to play against long pimples player!
Here's a video I made a few years ago: ua-cam.com/video/46ZoiHCCnzM/v-deo.html
Thanks, I really needed!😀
Really great videos ! As i found myself having trouble with pimple blockers who stays at the table i was wondering if you could do a video about how to beat them ? Thanks a lot !!
This was really helpful. I play at a decent level but it's a new sport for me after switching from tennis. How can I anticipate movement quickly? Should I be looking at the opponents swing?
Thank you so much
Hey Tom, love your videos. what is that ball launcher called that you where using at the beginning of the video?
Beatrix will be a champ when she grows up.... 🏆
iam a begginer learning drives and topspins. My right leg is always stressed after training or game especialy my knee. Is it okay or i am doing something wrong?
To move to the right, does the left foot initiate the movement or is it the right foot that initiates this side to side movement?
Tanks i'll try mr
Can you teach us how to do the Jan Waldner walk off?
Hi, Tom! Thanks for your videos. Just want to know the side-to-side dimension of the room for such practice.
The room in this video is approx 3.8 metres wide. You could probably still do it in a room which is 3 metres wide. It will be harder to do if it's smaller than this.
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I am guilty of every "uh uh uh uh" - Go Beatrix!
Me too!
when you practice movement...it looks like you're always keeping your feet in forehand position (for a rightie, the left foot a bit closer to the table than the right foot). so..when ur moving and hitting easy backhands and forehands...you're sliding from side to side but keeping the feet always in FH foot position. correct?
Yes, most players will do this. Although some players, with flexible hips, will keep their feet more parallel with the table. Either method can work.
Beatrix got more shots back than I would have 😂
How about the foot work when you play in doubles?
Doubles is a little more challenging, as you have to move around your partner. There is a more forwards / back movement, as well as side to side. Some of the principles in this video still works for doubles. But I will need to make another video specifically about doubles play.
What type of ball you use for training sir?
These are the balls I use for training bribartt.co.uk/product/impact-premium-table-tennis-training-ball/?ref=8204
@@TomLodziak thanks for the reply! Really help me a lot 😄 you taught me a lot of lesson on table tennis!
Thanks beatrix..you are so cute
should we do this? nah uh uh uh
Weird wordplay on the shots which really bothered me for years..
"Backhand" - You would think that you will move your paddle "backwards"
"Forehand" - You would think that you will put your paddle in front of you i.e. "fore"-ward
But it's all the other way around.. weird.