How to Be a Good Table Tennis Player

Step 1 (Approx. 2 Years)

• Plan early, an ideal age to look forward is 5 – 6 years.
• Get admitted to a good table tennis academy. (RSP recommended)
• Develop the basic skills in table tennis. This is the most important phase for a beginner to equip with the right kind of techniques from where he/ she can step forward to the advanced skills of table tennis.
• Practice for 2 – 3 hours on a daily basis.

Step 2 (Approx. 2 Years)

• Train the advanced offensive (smash, topspin, loop), and defensive (chop, block) techniques.
• Experiment with different varieties of services.
• Make a habit of doing necessary physical exercises regularly.
• Be quick on your footwork.
• Take the advantage of a good quality blade and rubbers according to your playing style.
• Play frequent matches with your practice partners.
• Consult with your coach about the difficulties faced in different situations.
• Practice hard for 4 – 5 hours regularly.