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Competition advice for advanced table tennis players. Get in-depth advice on pre-match preparation, match tactics, and more.
Table Tennis Match Tactics - Attacker Vs Defender With Long Pimples
Detailed table tennis match tactics for attackers playing against defenders using long pimpled rubber.
Table Tennis - Serve Strategy for Left Hand Loopers
Advice for left handed loopers regarding the best serves to use in table tennis.
Table Tennis Positioning - Back to Base-ics
Learn about how to position yourself on the court during a rally so you can play your best table tennis.
Base Positioning - Angle of Play
Learn about the angle of play in table tennis, and how it relates to where you should position yourself during a rally.
Table Tennis Base Positioning - Face the Ball, Not the Endline
Learn about what direction (the line of play) you should be facing during a rally in table tennis - it's not what you might think!
The Neutral Position for Table Tennis/Ping-Pong
A description and diagram of what the neutral position is in table tennis/ping-pong.
Table Tennis Base Positioning - What Angle You Have Hit the Ball From
Learn about how where you have hit the ball from will affect the range of angles your opponent can comfortable hit in table tennis.
Table Tennis Base Positioning - Always Move Towards Your Best Base Position
A step by step guide on how to move towards your best base position in table tennis.

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