Good blocking tactics, appreciate it! I just want to say, that I’m not using blocks so often, but when I use them I usually use the first block you mentioned, it’s probably the best. My tactic then is just to make some blocks and then change to attack when the ball comes right and the opponent doesn’t expect it. mostly a backhand loop or forehand topspin attack. :)
I finally find how called my favorite type of blocks - this is a "chop block"! My friends very dont like it because they cannot effectively counter it and lose ball in more then 70% times!
ive been self training myself for almost 7 years and my stronger side is blocking my types of blocking are Slow and Switch of course my opponents are mostly playing offensive and thats how i developed my blocking skills(kinda...) and watching this video now makes it even easier for me thx dude keep up the good work!
In my opinion, the chop block only be used when you are out of your position so it is just for remedial usage but not use it when you are well prepared
Joevy YT It depends if you are good at it and what rubber/blade you use. Using a specialist chop rubber, absolutely no one should be able to anything but push back your chop if you do it properly.
This was my dads game, he was heavy and couldn’t move well. He was a master at it. We had him play one of the best players in the USA years ago. But we didn’t tell him who it was. My dad always played with the view that you were taking food from his family, so he was able to beat him every time. The man said to my dad that he’d never seen anyone play that good with blocking.
Very useful,I win more matches against my friends now. But the switch block does not really help cause my friends stand in the middle of the table. But still the rest are great.
The thing about these videos -- and I think it's probably inevitable -- is there's very little that these people who have spent years perfecting these specific, minute movements can actually say to teach you to do it like they do. They can make it look easy, but the reality is that none of it will be easy for you unless you're already well practiced and fundamentally quite solid.
Hey thanks for the tips, I just started playing Eleven Table tennis VR and its amazing how your tips have a real effect in the game. not sure if you have tried VR it would be great to see what you think of the realisium aspects. thanks for ya tips.
Hey, I think that you should create a new video as a part 2 to this, Tom. You need to tell people what they have to do with their feet immediately after each of these styles of blocks. It's incredibly important. You know this firsthand since those particular foot movements after blocks are a huge thing holding your level of play back. I actually think it's more important to teach TT players how to think about their next actions as soon as they finish each shot. It's where every single player on earth falters at multiple points in every single match. The higher the level, the less faltering there is. But, it's never NONE for anyone. And clearly, there's a major correlation between level of play and footwork. And as you look deeper into it, you find that footwork IS partial causation for level of play. So, since you struggle with the exact thing I'm talking about, why not make a part 2 to this and help the TT playing world out + practice something you should currently be working on personally, and kill two birds with one stone?
Excellent! I like to use it, especially unexpected, quickly off the bounce. Might I add another? To target the opponent's transition point, especially if pen holder. My Chinese friends referred to it an an "embarrassing point"!
In addition to the slow block, to slow down the speed even more we can move the bat towards our body right before in contact with the ball, imagine touching something hot and move away as soon as we touched it. This technique is called "吸" in Chinese TT and is translated into "suck", like sucking the ball towards you... you get the idea.
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If a player is attacking you with topspin, then you can play a block shot. In general, you block with the backhand, when ball is played to backhand side and block with forehand when ball is played to the forehand side. But sometimes I like to block with the backhand when ball is in the middle of the table.
You may need to topspin up more than forwards if there is lots of backspin. Or if there is lots of backspin, you could also push, but will need to aim away from the play to over-ride the sidespin part.
What is the best table tennis racket to achieve spin and speed? Killerspin, Stiga? Also are there unbranded rackets that aren't expensive on the market but achieve the same result of spin and speed?
You can block with any rubber really. It's probably easier to block with slightly slower blade and rubbers, but with good technique you can block with a faster blade and rubbers. In the video I was using a Joola Fever blade and Joola Rhyzer 48 & 43 rubbers.
All kids play heavy top spin games these days. Get results by just slow blocking and trying to get them to run around their forehand. Often screws up their game but can back fire if they have a good backhand attack.
Switch Block @ 0:55
Fast Block @ 2:43
Slow Block @ 4:03
Chop Block @ 5:35
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Usefull... especially for us who don't have coaches and just learn by our selves
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all the employess who start playing in the office.
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In this case you won’t face people that can do top spin
I have watched many of your videos and guess what, I am now easily winning my playing partner who was usually winning , great coach
Great stuff. Always nice when you start beating someone you couldn't before. Keep up the good work!
I realized just now that I do the slow block to counter the speed 'rather unknowingly'. Thanks for the sum up. I will apply in my upcoming tournament.
Good luck for your tournament!
Koki niwa has absolutely mastered the chop block. It just insane in the way he turns the game. A brilliant tutorial though.
Yes - his chop block is amazing and looks so effortless. Wish I could do it like him!
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My office mates have no clue; wt's coming up on there way! :)
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Good blocking tactics, appreciate it! I just want to say, that I’m not using blocks so often, but when I use them I usually use the first block you mentioned, it’s probably the best. My tactic then is just to make some blocks and then change to attack when the ball comes right and the opponent doesn’t expect it. mostly a backhand loop or forehand topspin attack. :)
I finally find how called my favorite type of blocks - this is a "chop block"! My friends very dont like it because they cannot effectively counter it and lose ball in more then 70% times!
Coach Tom: Thanks again for a great lesson. The methodical way of your teaching is really helpful. - Philip From Taipei, Taiwan.
ive been self training myself for almost 7 years and my stronger side is blocking
my types of blocking are Slow and Switch
of course my opponents are mostly playing offensive and thats how i developed my blocking skills(kinda...)
and watching this video now makes it even easier for me
thx dude keep up the good work!
I repeatedly watch your videos so I can beat my friend who has an attacking character...thanks... warm greetings from Indonesia 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Have you beaten your friend yet?
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The best table tennis channel, well done!
Thanks!
When i started playing all i did was chop block because it was super easy and effective. Thanks, ill start using switch block
Amazing video tips! Love your channel :D
Thanks Eric!
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You helped me win my office tournament. Thank you!
In my opinion, the chop block only be used when you are out of your position so it is just for remedial usage but not use it when you are well prepared
Then see koki niwa he always in position
Joevy YT It depends if you are good at it and what rubber/blade you use. Using a specialist chop rubber, absolutely no one should be able to anything but push back your chop if you do it properly.
As per usual excellent video, this on blocking; keep up the great work, love your coaching videos
Thanks Robert!
As usual excellent tips! I´ve found them very usefull. Thanks!
This was my dads game, he was heavy and couldn’t move well. He was a master at it. We had him play one of the best players in the USA years ago. But we didn’t tell him who it was. My dad always played with the view that you were taking food from his family, so he was able to beat him every time. The man said to my dad that he’d never seen anyone play that good with blocking.
Love this one - helped me loads using the different blocks.
Very useful,I win more matches against my friends now.
But the switch block does not really help cause my friends stand in the middle of the table.
But still the rest are great.
Thank you. I’m preparing for a table tennis tournament at work and this seems to provide helpful tips
Chop block is difficult and requires intensive practise. Switch block is highly effective. Should aim for corners
I will have a tournament soon, thanks for this helpful video👍🙏
Neo x ml same, i am a very defensive player and a pusher partly. I kill my opponents with my chops and drives.
I'm pretty good at the first three types of block. Time to start training the chop block!
The thing about these videos -- and I think it's probably inevitable -- is there's very little that these people who have spent years perfecting these specific, minute movements can actually say to teach you to do it like they do. They can make it look easy, but the reality is that none of it will be easy for you unless you're already well practiced and fundamentally quite solid.
Tom ....you are great teacher....love u
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Who’s here during lockdown and can’t wait to play again🙄👇👇
I have table in backyard, so😁
I think i am going to be an athlet of tennis table after watching and practicing all of ur video .. thanks tom
Thank you! Very good videos!! Greetings from Argentina
Good morning! blocking killerspin the best form of hand technique.
This was a super helpful video. Thank you so much. Amazing explanation!
Yes, Thank You So Much, Tom! Like all your videos! Great job!!! #Impressive #Teachings #Education #Teacher
Hey thanks for the tips, I just started playing Eleven Table tennis VR and its amazing how your tips have a real effect in the game. not sure if you have tried VR it would be great to see what you think of the realisium aspects. thanks for ya tips.
Good video! Blocking is so underrated. ma long is the best because he can starts his offense with good defense
What if u do the fast block and u miss it
the blocking tips are pretty useful. I will try them in my next training. good luck and good play
Спасибо, Том! Полезный урок! Tnx, Tom! It's very very useful!
Thanks for watching!
Hey, I think that you should create a new video as a part 2 to this, Tom.
You need to tell people what they have to do with their feet immediately after each of these styles of blocks. It's incredibly important. You know this firsthand since those particular foot movements after blocks are a huge thing holding your level of play back.
I actually think it's more important to teach TT players how to think about their next actions as soon as they finish each shot. It's where every single player on earth falters at multiple points in every single match. The higher the level, the less faltering there is. But, it's never NONE for anyone. And clearly, there's a major correlation between level of play and footwork. And as you look deeper into it, you find that footwork IS partial causation for level of play.
So, since you struggle with the exact thing I'm talking about, why not make a part 2 to this and help the TT playing world out + practice something you should currently be working on personally, and kill two birds with one stone?
Thankyou so much sir for helping me to improvise my skills.... If possible make a video on improvising backhand.....
Pls make a video on phantom usage
Thank you very much, I like the detailed explanations you provide
Excellent. 👌 Be practicing that chop block 2moro.
Thanks sir,
But can you explain "chop block" in detail.
I find it hard to use it in game.
Thank you, Tom. Your videos always helpful. You're awesome!!!
These containment tactics are the best defense for energy savings!!!
Teaching very well ,l like it,Thank you
Best coach..to me newbie player tenis
Thank's mr.tom lozdiak😁
Superb chanel to improve your game.... Thank you so much 🙏
Great video. I do some of this but I’m gonna start thinking about which one I’m doing more. Except chop block. That looks crazy difficult haha
Thanks so much for making this video which is extremely helpful and practical!
Excellent! I like to use it, especially unexpected, quickly off the bounce. Might I add another? To target the opponent's transition point, especially if pen holder. My Chinese friends referred to it an an "embarrassing point"!
Yes agreed, the crossover is another very good position to block to, especially if you block fast.
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I agree with you because your theory is near to mine.
Ito mima mainly use this block + switch angle/ smash / flat hit / frick / push
In addition to the slow block, to slow down the speed even more we can move the bat towards our body right before in contact with the ball, imagine touching something hot and move away as soon as we touched it. This technique is called "吸" in Chinese TT and is translated into "suck", like sucking the ball towards you... you get the idea.
Yes - that's a good blocking variation too. I do it every now and again but didn't know what to call it. But now I will call it the suck shot!
Great.. i always practice base on your video and its very usefull to do. Thanks tom
_Very_ useful. Thank you, Sir, very much for your tips.
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Thank you very much for theses videos🏓
Thanks for giving such nice tips 🙏🙏
Been playing since 2nd grade but have no proper training now I need to train cause I will be trying out in my university
Yes i like ur techniques, tq
Thank You Coach Tom
Thank you for your useful tips!
It was very helpful and hopefuly,I try to get them right in the game😅
Great LESSONS in each ASPECTS of Table Tennis GAME. How to win the game by using DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TACTICS. COACH TOM, YOU HAVE PUT THE WINNING TACTICS AT OUR FINGER TIPS.
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Good techniques, awesome to learn.
Thanks coach.
How do you do a back spin
It's about...the lesser things you do in a proper way and the more doer..I mean the hitter..the smasher....is more vulnerable to make a mistake
Top info as usual.... Awesome
Thanks for make this video sir
when should i do forehand or backhand and when is it a good idea to Block?
If a player is attacking you with topspin, then you can play a block shot. In general, you block with the backhand, when ball is played to backhand side and block with forehand when ball is played to the forehand side. But sometimes I like to block with the backhand when ball is in the middle of the table.
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Good one
Are you TT PLAYER??
How to return the chop block ball?
The ball comes in fast and regular chop sends it flying out.
Good tutorial
If you react quickly enough, then you can simply topspin and you will be able to return the ball.
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Will it not zoom into the net due to heavy underspin??
You may need to topspin up more than forwards if there is lots of backspin. Or if there is lots of backspin, you could also push, but will need to aim away from the play to over-ride the sidespin part.
Simply great.
great...spesial my example playing..mantul & mantap
What paddle do you use, Tom?
Gr8 tips here ... cheers tom
wot a wiz Tom! Thanks VERY MUCH. Roy
Why are you not in Olympics, defeating everyone with this blocking technique
Ha! Too much blocking is not very effective at the pro level, as players hit the ball too hard and fast. You have to be much more attacking.
There are non pro folk who just need to learn for pleasure.
Thank you!
that was very useful thx for making this vid
awesome! i need to practice my backhand more
thanks.... 🙏🙏🙏
What is the best table tennis racket to achieve spin and speed? Killerspin, Stiga? Also are there unbranded rackets that aren't expensive on the market but achieve the same result of spin and speed?
this video helped me a lot!
Thanks!
Do you use any power in blocking or you just easy direct the ball
Good training...
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Excellent one there coach
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Your videos helps, thank u so much. :)
I love your videos 😍 Jeep oploading Quality material
you are a great coucher 😊
Amazing indeed!
Hey! Thanks for the tips. What type of rubber do you recommend for blocking?
You can block with any rubber really. It's probably easier to block with slightly slower blade and rubbers, but with good technique you can block with a faster blade and rubbers. In the video I was using a Joola Fever blade and Joola Rhyzer 48 & 43 rubbers.
All kids play heavy top spin games these days. Get results by just slow blocking and trying to get them to run around their forehand. Often screws up their game but can back fire if they have a good backhand attack.
Thank you
Is chop blocking possible with the forehand?