Every table tennis player has a particular stroke that they are most comfortable with. Personally, I prefer the chop, as I’m more of a defensive player who will attack when the opportunity presents itself.

However, your favorite stroke may be different than mine. Generally, there are two types of strokes defensive players use when playing against an opponent. So let’s start with my favorite.

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When playing opponents, there are many styles that you may be exposed to. These styles vary as to how they play the game.

A style of play in table tennis is simply a strategy used to win a point. In this sense, it’s best that you know what style you’re faced with before a match. However, many times you won’t be able to know until you’re actually playing.

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Many players aim towards the playing elbow of their opponent. The reason why they do so is to create confusion as to whether the opponent should play with their forehand or backhand.

So how can you return these shots?

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Earlier we discussed ways on how to play against players who have defensive strategies. We’ve learned that with choppers and blockers, it’s important that you vary your game to where it’s not predictable.

But how do you play against someone who loves to loop or counterdrive?

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Recently I was asked, “How can a person scout out the table tennis competition effectively?”

While not the hardest question to answer, it can be very complex. I had to physically show this person how one can do so.

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Attention all penholders! Now you can learn how to develop professional backhand techniques to complement your traditional penhold forehand strokes.

First made known by the former Olympic and World Champion, Liu Guoliang, this style is sweeping across the globe with tremendous results.

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Today, we will take notes from the 2003 Singles World Championship match between Austria’s Werner Schlager and Korea’s Joo Se Hyuk. This match featured the best of both worlds- a great defense versus a great offense.

The key reason for this inclusion of this video is to highlight some of the ways the two worlds (offense and defense) can work for anyone.

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Nothing is worse than preparing for a match without having a plan or strategy. There’s not a sport in the world that doesn’t use strategy. Even playing video games involves using strategy and all you’re really doing is simply pressing buttons!

The military, teachers, business owners, writers, doctors all have one thing in common. They all rely on strategy to carry out what they want done.

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