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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2023/12/cepatkan-mental-untuk-cepat-menang-dan.html?m=1

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.

Also read (part 1): https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2023/02/tips-bermain-ganda-untuk-tenis-meja.html?m=1

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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2022/12/six-teen-centimeter.html?m=1

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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2023/01/cara-mekturan-kecepatan-tangan.html?m=1

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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2023/02/belajar-blok-tenis-meja.html?m=1




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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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2021/07/evaluation-sbg-barometer-pemajuan-kita.html?m=0

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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2021/07/apakah-kita-akan-mebawa-permainan-kita.html?m=1

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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2023/02/kuda-kuda-penting-dalam-bermain-tenis.html?m=1

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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2022/12/adakah-korrelasi-antara-kecerdasan.html?m=1

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.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2022/12/six-teen-centimeter.html?m=1

If you have input or suggestions, please write them in the comments column.

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Playing attack or defense in Table Tennis?

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living


In addition to physical exercise and exercise, table tennis is a sport that requires thought (intelligence of thought).
The mindset of table tennis players must be built as well as possible. We have to play to win, not how not to lose.

Players who can start the first attack / first, will benefit a lot in gaining points. If a rally occurs, try to stay consistent with fast balls. However, if during a rally we are cornered and forced to slow down, we must be prepared to be on the defensive. Make the switch from attack to defense quickly.
Slowing down the ball during a rally is not prohibited, even if slowing the ball turns out to have great playing effectiveness in it, why not? .

Ideally, as a player, you have the ability to attack and defend in balance, but always try to take the initiative to attack while playing. Even when the position leads the points, you don't need to wait for your opponent's mistakes, try to get points thanks to the strategy we play.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2022/12/kompetisi-tenis-meja-As-barometer.html?m=1

The part of the players who makes the first strike and doesn't let go wins the game. Not a guarantee of winning, but the probability of winning is more open.
There will always be pros and cons in arguing, but being a player with an attacking or defensive character is a choice.



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How Many Sets in Table Tennis?

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living




If we are new to table tennis, we must be wondering how many sets in table tennis to win a match, or how many sets to win in ping pong?

For competitions with different implementing committees, the rules and structure of the competition may also be different.
In table tennis, odd sets are always used, so that a match will not end in a draw, unlike in several other sports. In general, table tennis uses the Best of Five competition structure, although it is possible for someone to use the Best of Three or Best of Seven in certain matches.

Do we need to play all (5 sets) in a Best of Five match?
The answer is not necessary.
We only need to win most of the sets to win the game, so we don't need to play all of the sets.

As an example in the best of five matches, we will be the winner if we beat our opponent in the first 3 sets (3-0). Now there is no need to play 2 more sets to reach a total of 5 sets, because even though we lost the last 2 sets, we still have the majority of wins, namely 3 out of 5 sets.
So whoever wins 3 sets, game over. Best of Five will only produce a score of 3-0, 3-1, 3-2 or vice versa.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2022/12/bahagia-itu-sehat.html?m=1

I hope we understand and know the rules for how many sets in table tennis we have to play to win the match after reading this article.



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Results will not betray the process (Table Tennis)

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living




If you want to taste honey, you have to know how the bee produces it.

Great people are not produced from ease, pleasure and comfort. They are formed through difficulties, challenges, pain and tears.

Appreciate his feelings, his pride that is struggling / fighting for in the current process to achieve the desired expectations.

Likewise in table tennis, achieving achievements certainly requires time and struggle. It's not easy to achieve, you have to go through the process of practicing diligently, going through defeats and challenges, and sacrificing time in training.
There are many obstacles and challenges, but if we focus on the initial goal, nothing is impossible to achieve.
Enjoy the process, evaluate and improve playing skills. If it is done in earnest, then there will be good results behind it.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2021/07/apakah-kita-akan-mebawa-permainan-kita.html?m=1

Achievements are not to be boasted about, above the sky there is still the sky. Stay humble and don't be stingy to share knowledge. We have to learn rice science, the taller and fuller the more we bow and benefit others. Respect other players, because without them we will not get to the top of the achievement.



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Take Advantage of Table Tennis Counterattacks from Ball Speed ​​and Opponent Movement

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



All table tennis players have the goal of gaining the first strike advantage and trying to win a point as soon as possible.

If in the game our opponent has the advantage of attacking first, then we will deal with the arrival of fast, strong and "uncomfortable" balls.
So what are we going to do and how to deal with a situation like this?

Players who attack sometimes use full power in hitting the ball, this causes their body balance to focus a little on the final movement after hitting.
We can use a situation like this as a "weak point" for placing our "return ball".
We must know how to return the ball to the opponent's side not by force but by using the speed or rotation of the ball and depending on the movement and position of the opponent.

Our goal is to change the pace of play and return the ball to the opponent's table with good placement, try to provoke the opponent to make mistakes, make it difficult for the opponent to make the next attack and use our defense to counterattack.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2023/01/cerdas-bermain-tenis-meja.html?m=1

Table tennis players need the help of many and varied tools to reach a higher level of play, so it is also important to practice and simulate the ability to return the ball from all types of opponent's attacks to produce counterattacks.



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Footstools and body weight transfer in Table Tennis

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



All physical sports require a lot of energy to get maximum results. Table tennis, for example, players must know how to use body parts to support the required quality of strokes.

Using hand strength alone is not enough, hand muscles are not too strong to produce power and speed.
Players must know how to move/move a heavy body correctly using the muscles of the waist and hips to generate power, speed and rotation.

The use of body parts and body weight transfer will help in addition to strength and speed also determine the final direction of the ball's movement exactly where it is wanted.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2021/07/evaluation-sbg-barometer-pemajuan-kita.html?m=1

To play at a higher level, players must combine their hands and other body parts to produce good quality strokes.



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11 Points is a fixed price in Table Tennis

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living




No single table tennis player has won when the points are still 8-2 or even 10-3.

A player should not feel complacent even if he leads by several points. Never give easily, let alone free points to your opponent.
In table tennis, one or two points can decide the whole game.

A player needs to start earning points and not wait for the opponent's mistake. Make moves and punches that can generate points.
We must remember that adding points will lead to victory.

Players are required to maintain concentration throughout the game. Keep applying measured pressure to your opponent, because even a little off guard can be used by your opponent to steal points from us.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2022/12/six-teen-centimeter.html?m=1

Before reaching eleven points, the referee has not determined the winner, so the stability of the game must be maintained. 11 points is a dead price!!



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Sequence of Body Movements When You Want to Hit the Ball in Table Tennis

  

By: Kasmono Monex, healthy living fan

 

 

Table tennis is a sport that requires a high level of accuracy for its players. Once we are not careful in executing the ball, the opportunity to get points will just disappear.

In order for the player to complete the desired movement in hitting the ball correctly, we need to utilize all parts of the body and use them in the correct order.

1. Eyes

The eye is the most important part for observing the direction and rotation of the ball. We have to maintain concentration in seeing the ball that comes to us.

2. Legs

After we see and observe the ball coming at us, we must move with our feet to be in the best shape and position to take the action we need.

3. Head (intelligent thinking-red)

After we land our feet correctly, we think about what action we will do (Spin, Chop etc). Then we think about where we will direct the ball and with what blow.

4. Hands and Waist

The last movement in the action of hitting the ball is the hands and waist. The hands carry out the execution of the punches and are supported by the power of the waist rotation.

 

If we see the direction the ball is coming from, then we will move our feet, then think about what action we will take. Then the hands and waist complete with the execution of the blow that we thought about earlier.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2021/07/apakah-kita-akan-mebawa-permainan-kita.html?m=1

 That's why it's so important to teach and make sure to learn the correct sequence of body movement actions, so that the body's systems (muscle memory and thinking) will teach us and allow us to reach a higher level of play.

Getting used to the right movement is building good reflexes. Practice!!

 

  

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Important horses in playing table tennis

  

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living



The part of the body that plays the most role in a person's mobility is the feet. If this one part of the body is not functioning properly, of course, you need a tool so that the leg function can work properly. The function of the feet is interrelated with other members of the body in order to create harmonious harmony. And the part of the leg that has the heaviest task is the knee (knee).

In table tennis, for example, knees have a very significant role in the quality of our game.
How come? The knees will have the heaviest duty on the feet to support all the limbs so they can move agilely.

The player's stance is greatly influenced by knee strength. Not infrequently table tennis players and other sports use a "knee decker", an elastic material that serves as a tool to strengthen knee function.

If the position of both knees is lowered while playing table tennis, it will form a stance. The horses help the player's readiness to receive the ball and make strokes.
The quality of the strokes of players whose legs (knee) are straight, with their feet (knee) slightly lowered when playing table tennis is clearly very different in results.
Players whose knees are lowered (stance) will have better punch power and accuracy.
With a good stance, players are ready to wait for the ball or hit the ball, both attacking and defending.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2022/12/juang-dalam-bermain-tenis-meja.html?m=1

Continue to practice table tennis by getting used to good stances so as to produce good quality strokes, thereby giving birth to good and quality playing instincts.

The knee joint is often easily injured, therefore it must be maintained, improve footwork when playing. Healthy knees, strong horses, great game!!



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Learn Table Tennis Blocks

 

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living

Table tennis is a sport that besides cultivating body/physically, it also cultivates feelings and thoughts. The difficulty of translating the ball's spin in the game forces us to be smart in reading and understanding the character of the opponent's ball.

Besides being required to be able to perform attacking techniques, players are also required to master the block technique as a defense or counterattack.
In modern table tennis, passive blocks are no longer relevant, especially for young players who are synonymous with agility and speed. It's a good idea to add a bit of force when doing the block, so that it becomes an active block.

Many players underestimate the blocking technique. This is a big mistake, because with neat and consistent blocks you will be able to control the game more. We will easily direct the ball to whichever side, and get ready to make the next attack.
To block we must absorb the force of the incoming ball, use the stomach to absorb it. During the blocking movement, bend your stomach and bend your body forward and stay close to the table. Sometimes we do it with tension, so that the mental ball goes too far.
In order for our block to be consistent, do it in a relaxed manner, that way it will be easier to control it.
Backhand blocks in front of the body will make it easier for us to control the ball.

Do strokes to practice our blocks consistently, and aim the ball in several different directions. On the other hand, your training partner will hone your attacks with his topspin and agility of his feet.

Then why the backhand block?
The most ideal position to absorb energy is in the backhand position with the bet position in front of the body. This is to anticipate if our backhand spin power is not ready, then just block.
So if the opponent's attack is towards our forhand? Yes, just counter immediately with a strong topspin shot, don't just block on the forhand side.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2021/07/syncronization-feeling-dan-tangan-pada.html?m=1

Position tips for simulating a backhand block are standing close to the table, bat facing the opponent, the bet position is higher than the elbow and body bend and body weight leaning forward. Simulate when we practice, and don't get bored!!



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Table Tennis is an uninteresting sport (for whom?)

 

By: Kasmono Monex, a fan of healthy living

Rarely do we see the spectacle of national table tennis on television screens. Sponsors reluctant to fund table tennis events? Or do national television think that table tennis is difficult to sell to bring in money? Or mismanagement from related parties? There may be a little bit of right, but there is also a wrong opinion like this.

Don't get me wrong, I already love playing table tennis and hope for the best with this sport. But there are too many reasons why it doesn't translate well into sports viewing for television or live viewing.
It takes a lot to overcome this challenge to eventually thrive in society just like badminton can become the dominant sport.

If a table tennis match or tournament is held, even if it's a fairly large event, the majority of the spectators who fill the stands are the players' club friends, the participants and the players' families who are willing to come as supporters. Even though it's free to watch, the general public who might come to watch is only a fraction of the capacity of the stands, very few.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2023/01/terry-palmer-liga-tenis-meja-indonesia.html?m=1

Try to compare it with a badminton match, as seen at the Indonesia Masters at Istora Senayan recently, for example, the general public filled the stands. They are willing to become supporters with their own awareness, and are even willing to spend a lot of money to buy tickets to be able to watch a badminton match.

One factor that makes table tennis unattractive to the general public is (perhaps) a table tennis game finishes quickly, two strokes three strokes are already points. The general public audience doesn't know what's going on in table tennis, because they don't understand the techniques that are difficult for them to understand.

The perfect comparison is with court tennis. In a tennis court relly, it takes the ball about 1 full second to move from one player's racket to the other player's racket. With so much time between each stroke, it's easy for spectators to get into the rally and feel the drama of the game.
In table tennis the ball can go back and forth 2-3 times in the same time frame. For high-level players or people who have been watching professional table tennis for years, it might be easy to follow the action, but for ordinary spectators or the general public who happen to come to a table tennis match, it will be very difficult to enjoy what they are watching, everything happens in an instant. blink of an eye.
In court tennis, when a player wants to take a drop shot, we can see him running towards the net, and we know what he is going to do long before the stroke is made. In table tennis, the drop shot is completed in an instant. All that extra time in tennis helps create drama as we see the game unfold.
How many rounds are there in court tennis? Topspin, underspin and sometimes sidepin. In table tennis? Various combinations of topspin , underspin , sidespin , no-spin , and self-taught combinations of shots, and it is often difficult to see what spin it is. This is most prominent during gameplay. Professional players will mix all of this spin into their serve, but the untrained eye sees only a slow-moving ball, which may or may not curve sideways.
Casual viewers need to know what's really going on, and right now that's impossible. Don't get me wrong, table tennis is a “complicated game”, but for the hobbyist or player as a spectator, it's the complexity that attracts us to watch a quality match.
The common man does not know all the ins and outs of the rounds and strategies played and cannot appreciate them in depth. I apologize to all tennis players, but I say tennis is much simpler and easier to understand.

Also read: https://kasmonomonex.blogspot.com/2022/12/kompetisi-tenis-meja-As-barometer.html?m=0

Hopefully in the future table tennis can become one of the more attractive sports for casual spectators, and will bring the number of spectators that fill the stands when table tennis matches are held. In this way, it is hoped that there will be national television stations that are interested in airing table tennis programs as a step to popularize it among the public.

You know, grassroots table tennis is very passionate compared to other sports. This is evidenced by the many tournaments every week.



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