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Common Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Sayings - Are They Really True?

There are a number of common sayings passed on to new table tennis players. But are these traditional ping-pong pieces of advice actually correct? Your Guide, Greg Letts, investigates whether these table tennis truisms still apply in today's ping-pong game.

Always Serve First When You Win the Toss - Common Table Tennis Sayings

Should you always serve first if you win the toss in table tennis? About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide, Greg Letts, debates whether this common table tennis saying is on target.

Avoid Your Opponent's Strengths - Common Ping-Pong Sayings

About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide Greg Letts investigates whether the common saying to avoid your opponent's strengths and play his weaknesses is good advice.

Saving Your Best Serves For Important Points - Common Table Tennis Sayings

Save your best serves until an important point is a common table tennis saying. But is it a good ping-pong tip? About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide, Greg Letts, evaluates whether this table tennis truism is still valid in today's modern game.

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