How to Deal with Losing in Table Tennis

By: Kasmono Monex, healthy living fan

Table tennis can be used as a recreational sport because it is fun for those who play it. But table tennis is also an achievement sport, where players are required to try to win in a competition. However, winning and losing are a consequence of the competition itself. Goddess Fortuna does not always accompany us to victory, sometimes we have to accept defeat when participating in tournaments/matches. So how do we respond to it?

At first it was difficult to accept an unpleasant defeat. We must learn to respond to defeat with an open heart so that we don't easily experience feelings of despair.

As players we must uphold the value of sportsmanship, we must be ready to accept victory or defeat. Here are some ways to deal with defeat.

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Confident that we have given our best

Winning or losing is normal in any competition. When you suffer defeat, there is no need to think of yourself as a failed and useless player.

Believe that losing is not a disgrace

In a competitive atmosphere in a match/tournament, all table tennis players have an obsession with winning. Some find it difficult to accept defeat, because they are afraid of being underestimated by other players. In situations like this we have to strengthen and make ourselves aware that defeat is not a disgrace or something embarrassing that should be hidden away.

Even if defeat is interpreted positively, it can be proof that we have fought to the end, while there are still many people who choose to withdraw in the middle of their struggle or some don't even dare to try.

Learn the lesson

From victory we gain pride, from defeat we learn lessons. Winning or losing is both good for us. The most important thing is how we respond to whatever happens to us.

Self evaluation

There was a clear reason for the defeat, the opponent was too tough or we still had many weaknesses. Don't blame yourself, just do an evaluation as capital to improve yourself.

From this evaluation we will be able to find our weaknesses. So that we know what still needs to be improved and improved.

Prepare a new strategy

After better understanding the game itself, we can start trying to design and prepare new strategies to help become the "next winner".

Don't hesitate if you have to use unusual techniques. We need to highlight the unique side that other players don't have. By doing lots of experiments, your chances of winning will become more open.

Defeat is not worth mourning over and over again, because this is part of the consequences of participating in a match. Defeat doesn't always mean bad, it depends on how we react to it. Therefore, defeat occurs more wisely.


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Tips for Playing Doubles for Table Tennis (part 2)

 Tips for Playing Doubles Table Tennis

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



Double Serve Return Tips and Tactics
Playing doubles is how we can be good servants for our partners, and vice versa.

We all know that service return is often the key to a winning doubles combination. Because the number of feints decreases when serving, a good receiver can often dominate the point, stopping his opponent from attacking and setting up his own partner's attack. On receiving, we can treat it like returning serve in singles, with some combinations where we have to try to force play to the type of play our partner likes. If you're playing with a good forehand loop that can attack from topspin or backspin, then using mostly cross/diagonal returns will tend to cross your opponent's line of play towards your partner's strong forehand.
Likewise, if your partner is a strong blocker, then you should try to use flicks and loop returns more often than short chops.
If your partner is a little slow on their feet, avoid too many wide angles, which will put their footwork under pressure, and focus more on your returns toward the center of the table.

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Double Rally Tips and Tactics
One of the most important parts of playing doubles is staying away from your partner. Experienced doubles players will know where our partners will be at any given point in time, so we don't bump into each other. Notice where your partner prefers to play from, and over time you will learn to automatically move out of the area your partner prefers to hit the ball. Compactness is key in doubles play.
To be continued part 3....



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Tips for Playing Doubles Table Tennis

 

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



Most articles written on table tennis tactics and strategy tend to focus on the singles side of competition, while doubles games tend to come second.

Most table tennis players enjoy a good game of doubles occasionally. Playing and winning in doubles competition is just as rewarding and enjoyable as singles play.
There are several important differences between the tactics used for doubles play as compared to singles play. Then how to become a dynamic duo?

We often see doubles teams with lesser single player material fighting and defeating stronger two player single player combinations. Why is that?
"The champion team will beat the champion team". This proverb is very appropriate to express it.
"Two weaker players who know each other's game and play to support each other can be a tougher team to beat than two strong players who don't work well together".

Double Serve Tips and Tactics
In doubles, we have to serve diagonally to the opponent's table, from the right half of our court to the right of the opponent's field. Most of the serves you make in doubles should be serves with the ball bouncing low over the net and difficult for your opponent to attack. When serving, it's important to remember that your partner will make the third stroke. To increase your partner's chances of making a good third ball attack, you should try to use serves that will help set up the best attack by your partner. We try to be servants for our partners, and vice versa.

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Cue in doubles.
Cues can also be used when serving to allow your partner to know what serve you are about to use, which will make executing the third ball easier.
If our level and our partner's are quite similar, it is enough for us to signal with a finger that is mutually agreed upon. Unless our partner has a special plan, in which case it's the partner who will be the one beckoning us.
To be continued part 2....



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HEAVY/LIGHT TABLE TENNIS BET/BLADE, WHICH IS BETTER?

 

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living

In the sport of table tennis, the bat/bet is the most important equipment and is much talked about by the players. Determining the set up bet is mandatory so that it can support the performance of our game.
Would betting on heavier weights be better than on light ones?

The betting table tennis table varies in weight with light, medium and heavy categories. The choice of bet weight for players must be adjusted to the designation and comfort of the wearer.

Light bet
The advantage of light bets is that it is easier for players to swing and maneuver near the table and makes it easier for us to counterattack.
Behind the advantages of using light bets, of course, there are drawbacks, namely, there will be a lack of energy if we play away from the table.

Medium bet
This category is the most sold on the market, and is most widely used by beginners to advanced players.

Heavy bet
The advantage of betting on weight is that it has better rebound power. For hard hitting, this bet category has good control, because it will vibrate more giving more feeling.
Apart from these reasons, betting on weight is also very good for attacking or counter-attacking strokes, and this is very important in modern table tennis.
If we play away from the table, betting with weight categories is very suitable.

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Adjust the type of our game with the choice of bet weight that we will use. Light, medium or heavy bets are choices, in the end it is still playing ability that we must always improve.


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BUILDING CONFIDENCE WHEN SMITHING A TABLE TENNIS BALL

   

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living

Table tennis besides requiring good skills and stamina, the confidence of the players is also very important. How come? Hesitation in hitting the ball will result in a greater possibility of losing points.

If we hit the ball hard, we will always score points, because it will be difficult for the opponent to anticipate. Are such players' thoughts always right? Certainly not.

A table tennis player must believe in himself for his abilities, even though he is hitting the ball slowly though.
Hits that are hard and wrong in relation to the development of the game are sometimes the result of a lack of confidence in doing so.

We need to adjust the severity of the blow depending on how the game develops.
Look at the situation and position your opponent is in, and adjust the power/speed and/or spin of the ball.

Sometimes with the right weak block in its placement it will result in points. Build our confidence in hitting the ball during the game.

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The secret to improving the skills of table tennis players

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



The spirit of practice can help players achieve self-improvement, this applies to every player, both grassroots and professional class.

Every player dreams of maximizing their own playing abilities and becoming a great player, but for many players reality may get in the way.

Probably over 90 percent of players feel like a failure, and about 20 percent don't make it past their first year of training. Against this backdrop, what can players do to increase their chances of success? Also, is the passion for the game ingrained in our DNA, and can everyone be a great player?

Relax, pursuing table tennis for most hobbyist players is not absolute for achievement. Health and recreation are the main goals of the hobbyist playing table tennis, but if you can excel, that's a bonus.

Table tennis player refers to the individual who creates new opportunities, assumes most of the risks, and enjoys most of the practice time simultaneously.
Some table tennis players also often tend to question the status quo because of the lack of achievements, seek growth and understanding, and embrace challenges and opportunities.

Improved players are usually associated with being passionate players who have the drive needed to start something new, but at the same time are willing to postpone their gratification until their hard work pays off.

I believe that playful nature is something that is potentially in our DNA.

Few young players dare to do small things as a form of sacrifice, but it can lead to bigger opportunities. Leaving youth to train hard is one such example.
Players like this need to maintain a reflective mindset and not get complacent.
Remaining reflective requires players to take regular time to think about what they have learned during practice, and that could positively influence their behavior when competing.

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To feel dissatisfied is to have the feeling that we are not satisfied enough with ourselves. Such a player wants to constantly challenge himself. Players with this mindset tend to spend time figuring out where they want to be in the future and work on improving their skills gradually each day as part of the evaluation.



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Preparation and warm-up before a table tennis match

 

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living


All table tennis players come to the venue of course with the hope of winning luck to win the championship.
But keep in mind, the place of the match is sometimes new to players. Environmental adaptation is needed first, in order to be able to master the atmosphere of the competition venue. The area of ​​the building and the type of floor need to be considered, apart from the table which will affect the ball's reflection.

Do a general physical warm-up before actually going down to the arena. Stroke is an introduction to the table for studying ball reflection. This is important for the stroke implementation plan that we will use during the match.

It is very important to maintain focus during the stroke, feel the quality of the ball's reflection on the table, because the difference in places and tables will affect and help emotions in thinking and building a play plan which is the key to success.

There are also players who use the first set as an adaptation event if the warm-up is felt to be lacking. But this will be risky, because adaptation like this will cause a lot of doubts in hitting the ball.

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It is therefore important that our warm-up resembles a real game.
A good and proper warm-up will really help determine us to be the winner in a game.



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Read the opponent's body language and position on the table tennis playing area

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



Table tennis is a sport that requires high speed physically and mentally.
For this reason, we are required to train the agility of the feet in moving and flexibility of the body as a whole.

In order to be able to predict the movements that will be made by the opponent early, we must learn to develop a vision of play, read the opponent's body language and position before hitting the ball.
Thus, it is hoped that it will be easier for us to anticipate the arrival of the ball by blocking or counter attacking. Proper body position and careful identification will help us anticipate the arrival of the ball from the opponent.

The earlier we can identify, the better equipped we will be to make hits to win points.

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Observation and understanding of the opponent's position regarding body movements and hand movements will provide initial information regarding the actions that the opponent will take, the spin of the ball and its speed. We just need to prepare the right shot to anticipate the ball from the opponent.



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How to increase concentration in the game of Table Tennis

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



As table tennis players, we need to train our brains with high concentration abilities, so that we can make the right decisions in a match.

The beginning of the acquisition of important points requires a high level of concentration, and indeed most players are very concentrated at this stage.

In order to be successful from the start to the next round towards the championship ladder, players must learn to focus more on all stages of the game from the first point to the end of the match.

Things that sometimes disturb the players' minds and concentration can come from outside the match table, it can be from the shouting of the opposing fans which is annoying to our ears so that it can result in decreased concentration and defeat.

Players need to learn to ignore voices that are beyond our control and thoughts. Because if we can't control it, it will cause a decrease in concentration and mental ability to compete.

So how do you improve the concentration and mentality of players?
-Regular practice is an important part of helping to hone our concentration and mentality.
-During practice we have to maintain concentration from start to finish as a simulation during a match.
-Learning to breathe properly will combine our concentration.
-Deliberate interruptions when we practice that resemble distractions in a match will also help learning and improve concentration.
-We need to concentrate on learning to get point by point without thinking about things that interfere with the game.

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Concentration is part of mental strength which significantly influences the success of our game.



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Table Tennis Rules

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



Table tennis players must know the rules of the game and what is allowed and what is not allowed, so they know how to play the match properly and effectively.

The Referee is appointed by the Match Instructor to judge the play and he is the one who will enforce the law and is responsible for the standards of game management from the point of view of the match rules and the behavior of the players while in the arena.

Some rules and regulations that are often violated by players and coaches, including:
When serving the ball must be placed in the palm of the hand with an open position. Players serve by bouncing the ball almost vertically as high as at least 16 cm. Players who serve are prohibited from covering/hiding the ball with their limbs, so that opposing players can see the ball when it starts to be hit by the player serving.

If the umpire is unsure of the legality of a player's serve, he may warn the player (only once during the game). And if the legality of serving again is doubtful, then the referee will annul it and give points to the opponent.

Henceforth the referee does not have to warn the same, non-compliance with clear rules against legal requirements will result in immediate disqualification by way of punishment by awarding points to the opponent.

Sportivity of Table Tennis Players and Trainers
Table tennis players must behave in a sporting and respectful manner towards the referee and opponent during the match, if they ignore it the referee can warn using a yellow card as the first warning.
If you repeat it, you will be given a red yellow card as a second warning sign, and points for the opponent.
For the third warning, the referee issues a red yellow card and gives two points to the opponent.

The coach is allowed to advise a player after the point has ended and while the ball is not in play (without causing play to be suspended), during a rally the coach is prohibited from giving any advice.

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