This is a great instructional video! Very good ideas regarding training and how to apply the practice drills when playing a match. Blocking skills are as important as being able to attack. The tip about waiting to see where the ball is going before you move is key, as well as going back to the ready position right after the serve. Big thanks to you for sharing words of wisdom with us!😊
Thank you! I feel this video was primarily made for a righty vs righty and a lefty vs lefty. Which Scenario are you referring to when you go down the line with your forehand?
For me as a lefty, playing 95% against a right handed player, I often go down the line with my backhand and the opponent will get into a bad position (especially on my/our level in germany which is like 2000-2100 U.S. rating or so), as the footwork is not that good in general. NICE VIDEOS Seth - please keep going!! 💯😊👍👍👍🏓🔥
@@PechPongTT I'm talking about the scenario where a righty flicks out wide to my forehand or opens up and instead of sending it back to that area where they would pivot, going down the line soft
Yeah the dynamic is different when righty plays lefty for sure, I’ve played a few lefties who burn me on that down the line shot you are talking about. It also depends how good of a shot you can make when they send you out because If I’m able to get to the ball and add power I go down the line as well even to righty players like myself, I guess I’m referring to when you really can’t make a strong shot back. Sorry if this is wordy haha
Nice video. I really like your tips series. Could you maybe do a video on grip e.g. how to hold the racket and how to stay loose to get that whip like acceleration?
Thank you, yes that would make for an interesting video. Would have to include the different serves they do and the advantages they present as well as right handed and left handed player strategies.
This video is a fountain of information. I have one week of practice until my first four-star tournament. Excited to start implementing some of these drill sequences. Seth, what drills are most important in the last week before a tournament, can it be said: "everyone must do these drills" or does vary from person to person? Blocking to opponent's FH while they loop anywhere where, has been one of my favorite drills this summer; it has made me so much more confident when my opponent is looping. Brana Vaslic, a previous 2400 player, taught it to me during one of our practices, glad you know it as well.
Glad you enjoyed it, also great that you have already started doing the blocking drill I wish I had done it earlier in my career! As far as preparing for tournaments I like to get a lot of matches in, it’s very different to go from practice mode to game mode and thinking about the strategies and placements and the flow of matches. So the week before a tournament I play as many matches as I can and really focus on doing what I think will win me points. The week before a tournament is not really a good time to start doing anything new but refine what you have maybe test some new things to see if they work but be honest with yourself if it’s not. :) good luck 💪 go get em!!
2:46 at this time I saw her forehand and I would like to have your opinion about which kind of forehand should I invest in my training section. Open angle and brush the ball or closer angle and forward movement? I really don't know which one is more efficient.
good question, definitely the Open one, because you can always close down if you need to but there are so many situations that the open one is helping you, for example when you catch the ball lower it will help you scoop it up, and on heavy backspin balls it will be much easier to lift the ball. The time you need to shut the angle down and rip though the ball is when you get a high ball thats not long over the table, as well as when the opponent makes a spiny loop. and you want to catch it low on the rise and drive through the ball with a closed racket.
@@PechPongTT Oh yes, I've met Samson before and I know that Sarah is a member of his club, so I should have put 1 & 1 together and deduce that it was Samson's Academy. I appreciate your comprehensive approach to the game, thanks for sharing your training tips. Keep them coming Seth. :)
Hey PechPong, amazing tips as usual! As an Australian its hard to find information on all the different European leagues and how they all work. Do you think you could do a video on general guide to the different European leagues and how they compare to each other in strengths?
That’s a cool topic to talk about I will write that down for future videos! As far as levels I know a little about German French and Swedish leagues highest being German Bundesliga, then highest in France would be Pro A I believe which is better than German second highest and then there is the Swedish Pigisligan which is about same level as German 2nd Bundesliga. I played in Swedish 3rd league with a winning record and earned the ability to play Swedish 2nd league but have not yet played in it.
Amazing channel! But my question is, because this placement tips are for right-handed players against other right-handed players, do you have some "secret" placement tips for left-handers vs right-handers respectively vice versa?
Thanks for the compliment, yes the left handed vs right handed game is completely different and has to have a whole set of different placements especially because the players are hitting backhands to their opponents forehands and vice versa! I will have to make a video on that topic as well.
@@PechPongTT Nice, your thoughts on that topic would be interesting. I'm a lefty by myself and knew the typical weaknesses like short forehand or deep backhand, but it would be great to go more in depth. And of course not all lefties (or right-handers) are the same, some have a weak backhand, but others are very safe there. Best regards!
No coach corrected Sarah for her habit of lowering her head and looking 90 ° to her right when performing an FH topspin. She does it to see the impact of the ball on the racket, but if someone took the time to watch the videos of her, frame by frame, they would see that she always stops looking at her opponent. And if that wasn't enough, she sometimes closes her eyes when she hits the ball. If she continues like this, she already has a guaranteed limitation on her career.
Hi good observation, I always wonder how she can do that and not get dizzy or have neck pain haha. I do agree it may hinder her ability to see what her opponent is doing. I’m not sure if any other top players do the same or if she is alone in doing this. She’s very competitive and on her way up I’m sure if she feels this is hindering her game she can make the adjustments.
Going through all the videos....i will be watching these over and over until my brain gets it! Best tutorials on you tube.
Thank you, I’m glad you like the videos I’ve been putting out, I hope you improve a lot from them 📈
Genuinely the best TT content I've found online!
Thank you, that’s a high compliment I’ll do my best to keep them that way :)
This is a great instructional video! Very good ideas regarding training and how to apply the practice drills when playing a match. Blocking skills are as important as being able to attack. The tip about waiting to see where the ball is going before you move is key, as well as going back to the ready position right after the serve. Big thanks to you for sharing words of wisdom with us!😊
Love your tips, they have given me an extra level of understanding on the techniques!
Thats great Im glad you feel they have increased you understanding of the game.
Bro, the most underrated TT channel, keep up the amazing content !!
Thank you 🙏 I’ll keep them coming!!
Great tips and explanation!
As always, excellent. Many thanks.
Oh man! Such a great video! Simple clean editing and packed with great tips! It looks like your game is getting a couple upgrades
Thank you, glad you liked the video. And yeah I’ve been working hard to keep improving :)
Amazing stuff! As a lefty , just going down the line with my fh when i saw the opponent pivoting did wonders
Thank you! I feel this video was primarily made for a righty vs righty and a lefty vs lefty. Which Scenario are you referring to when you go down the line with your forehand?
For me as a lefty, playing 95% against a right handed player, I often go down the line with my backhand and the opponent will get into a bad position (especially on my/our level in germany which is like 2000-2100 U.S. rating or so), as the footwork is not that good in general. NICE VIDEOS Seth - please keep going!! 💯😊👍👍👍🏓🔥
@@PechPongTT yes I understand that but it still helps alot to think more critically about placement
@@PechPongTT I'm talking about the scenario where a righty flicks out wide to my forehand or opens up and instead of sending it back to that area where they would pivot, going down the line soft
Yeah the dynamic is different when righty plays lefty for sure, I’ve played a few lefties who burn me on that down the line shot you are talking about. It also depends how good of a shot you can make when they send you out because If I’m able to get to the ball and add power I go down the line as well even to righty players like myself, I guess I’m referring to when you really can’t make a strong shot back. Sorry if this is wordy haha
Thanks Seth! Another great and informative video!
Glad you enjoy and learned from it!
Thanks for sharing! Great points! I usually watch at 1.5 speed. Your game looks amazing at that speed 😁
I bet it looks really fast at 1.5 haha thanks for watching!
Really great lessons in there. Thanks for sharing these from your personal experience helps to connect much better
Thank you glad you enjoyed the video, I will keep that in mind for future videos!
Nice video. I really like your tips series. Could you maybe do a video on grip e.g. how to hold the racket and how to stay loose to get that whip like acceleration?
That’s a good topic I will make sure to add that to my UA-cam video list
Thanks Seth for posting your video’s.And breaking it down also the cross/over with the Dude Panda Pong Awesome Pointers Bro🏓🙏🏽💯🤙🏽Novice from Sydney
Wow Man! Ive been waiting for ur video long time. Keep gng !!!
I’m glad to hear it :) more to come 👍👍
You hadn't posted for a while but when you did you brought a lot of cool stuff haha thanks!
Thanks!! I needed a small break from making videos but I wanted to get back to it :)
Really helpful channel. Many thanks for sharing your experience
Thank you :)
Thanks for these vids, hope you make more soon as they're super informative :)
Thank you very much!! I will
amazing, more on this kind of content please!
Thank you! Yes I will try my best to keep it up :)
Too good. Thanks Seth. May be you can also include pushing wide to the corners and push variations as well.
Thank you, yes that would make for an interesting video. Would have to include the different serves they do and the advantages they present as well as right handed and left handed player strategies.
This video is a fountain of information. I have one week of practice until my first four-star tournament. Excited to start implementing some of these drill sequences. Seth, what drills are most important in the last week before a tournament, can it be said: "everyone must do these drills" or does vary from person to person?
Blocking to opponent's FH while they loop anywhere where, has been one of my favorite drills this summer; it has made me so much more confident when my opponent is looping. Brana Vaslic, a previous 2400 player, taught it to me during one of our practices, glad you know it as well.
Glad you enjoyed it, also great that you have already started doing the blocking drill I wish I had done it earlier in my career!
As far as preparing for tournaments I like to get a lot of matches in, it’s very different to go from practice mode to game mode and thinking about the strategies and placements and the flow of matches. So the week before a tournament I play as many matches as I can and really focus on doing what I think will win me points. The week before a tournament is not really a good time to start doing anything new but refine what you have maybe test some new things to see if they work but be honest with yourself if it’s not. :) good luck 💪 go get em!!
Try this ?? ua-cam.com/video/QD1A3QrO-M0/v-deo.html
Thanks a lot and greetings from Russia! Really appreciate your channel!
Thank you!! Glad you like it 😁
love the tips !
Haha we are planning to beat you all :) haha
My fav table tennis channel🤩🤩
Thank you!! I’m glad you like it 😁
@@PechPongTT I hope to see you at the Olympics one day elder brother 😇
@@meghdeeplaha9861 wouldnt that be cool!! I’ll do my best!
2:46 at this time I saw her forehand and I would like to have your opinion about which kind of forehand should I invest in my training section. Open angle and brush the ball or closer angle and forward movement? I really don't know which one is more efficient.
good question, definitely the Open one, because you can always close down if you need to but there are so many situations that the open one is helping you, for example when you catch the ball lower it will help you scoop it up, and on heavy backspin balls it will be much easier to lift the ball. The time you need to shut the angle down and rip though the ball is when you get a high ball thats not long over the table, as well as when the opponent makes a spiny loop. and you want to catch it low on the rise and drive through the ball with a closed racket.
Thank you for another great video.
Thank you, glad you liked it 👍
Hey Seth, Just curious as to the location of the club that you play at, looks like a great facility.
Hi yes It’s very nice! I play in Ohio and the club is in Akron at the Samson Dubina Table Tennis Academy
@@PechPongTT Oh yes, I've met Samson before and I know that Sarah is a member of his club, so I should have put 1 & 1 together and deduce that it was Samson's Academy. I appreciate your comprehensive approach to the game, thanks for sharing your training tips. Keep them coming Seth. :)
These videos are awesome. Great advice. Even for us VR players.
Glad you liked it and thats so cool that you play VR as well!
great as always
Thank you 😁
Hey PechPong, amazing tips as usual!
As an Australian its hard to find information on all the different European leagues and how they all work. Do you think you could do a video on general guide to the different European leagues and how they compare to each other in strengths?
That’s a cool topic to talk about I will write that down for future videos! As far as levels I know a little about German French and Swedish leagues highest being German Bundesliga, then highest in France would be Pro A I believe which is better than German second highest and then there is the Swedish Pigisligan which is about same level as German 2nd Bundesliga. I played in Swedish 3rd league with a winning record and earned the ability to play Swedish 2nd league but have not yet played in it.
Amazing channel! But my question is, because this placement tips are for right-handed players against other right-handed players, do you have some "secret" placement tips for left-handers vs right-handers respectively vice versa?
Thanks for the compliment, yes the left handed vs right handed game is completely different and has to have a whole set of different placements especially because the players are hitting backhands to their opponents forehands and vice versa! I will have to make a video on that topic as well.
@@PechPongTT Nice, your thoughts on that topic would be interesting. I'm a lefty by myself and knew the typical weaknesses like short forehand or deep backhand, but it would be great to go more in depth. And of course not all lefties (or right-handers) are the same, some have a weak backhand, but others are very safe there. Best regards!
Hi Seth.I heard in your video you do somthing like online couching.Is it possible you check my game?How can I contact you?
Hi yeah you can contact me on Instagram and we can figure something out for you or Facebook
Isnt sid in ellen show?
Yeah him and his brother!
Theyre tall now...
Yeah they have gotten a lot bigger and stronger in the last years!
No coach corrected Sarah for her habit of lowering her head and looking 90 ° to her right when performing an FH topspin. She does it to see the impact of the ball on the racket, but if someone took the time to watch the videos of her, frame by frame, they would see that she always stops looking at her opponent. And if that wasn't enough, she sometimes closes her eyes when she hits the ball. If she continues like this, she already has a guaranteed limitation on her career.
Hi good observation, I always wonder how she can do that and not get dizzy or have neck pain haha. I do agree it may hinder her ability to see what her opponent is doing. I’m not sure if any other top players do the same or if she is alone in doing this. She’s very competitive and on her way up I’m sure if she feels this is hindering her game she can make the adjustments.
Were good
Thank you!
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