| When a beginner has more or less learned the | | | | wrist should quickly turn from one end to the |
| basics in table tennis, this is the right time to | | | | next to complete the shot. |
| teach some other techniques. This allows the | | | | This is an unexpected move that can surprise the |
| player to become better not only in practice but | | | | opponent and should be tried every so often to |
| also most importantly in competition. | | | | outsmart the other player. |
| Each match starts with a serve. There are two | | | | The last advanced technique is called the lob. This |
| advanced techniques for this namely the sidespin | | | | technique is also for defensive purposes, which is |
| and the pendulum. Both moves will involve the | | | | a modified version of the counter drive. |
| entire weight of the person to be able to create | | | | Shots will be traded in the course of the match. |
| enough force and speed for it to reach the other | | | | When the player feels like the opponent is about |
| end of the table. | | | | to let it all out, it is time to move a feet back and |
| Since a service won't win a game, it is time to go | | | | bend the knees further to get leverage for the |
| on the offensive. Players already know what a | | | | shot. |
| speed drive is. A modified version of this | | | | When the ball comes, the player should use the |
| technique is called the loop drive. | | | | strength from the legs and the waist to send the |
| The power of this technique comes from the | | | | ball back to hopefully adding another point to the |
| waist. The player should rotate it from one side | | | | score. |
| to the other to create enough force to send it | | | | There are other advanced techniques that the |
| back to the other end of the table. | | | | student can learn to become a better table tennis |
| The next technique that is for defensive purposes | | | | player. There is a forehand and a backhand move |
| is called the chop. When the opponent has hit the | | | | for each and it is the discretion of the player |
| ball back into player's court, all the person has to | | | | which one to use in the game. |
| do is slice away into the air making contact with | | | | Some coaches already incorporate the advanced |
| the ball to send it back to the other side. | | | | moves to the beginner while others wait a little |
| The reason why this technique is hard to master | | | | longer. It is best to practice the both techniques |
| is because it will not only block the ball but it will | | | | and then be smart enough to use it when the |
| change the direction where the incoming volley will | | | | opportunity presents itself. |
| go. Those who successfully master this will be | | | | Watching videos how each of these advanced |
| able to force the opponent to make forced | | | | techniques is done can help but it is alwaysbest to |
| errors, which means another added point for the | | | | put theory into practice to have a better |
| player. | | | | understanding. One way is to have a mock up |
| The flip is another smart move that if done | | | | game with a teammate but if there is no one |
| correctly will work for the player. One foot will be | | | | around, there is no harm in doing some shadow |
| ahead of the other and when the ball comes, the | | | | training. |