10 hours of 1 to 1 coaching
Training
Jasper Low Asked 2 years ago
Hi Alois, after I complete my national exams, I am planning to get some 1 to 1 training sessions with a coach. 1 hour session weekly for 10 weeks. What should I try in this 10 hours of coaching?
Alois Rosario Answered 2 years ago
Hi Jasper,
Thanks for your question. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your game and become the best table tennis player that you can be.
I think get them to firstly see what they think are issues in your game and also your strengths. Then each session you can get them to think about these. It is a very individual thing but make sure you ask a lot of questions and show them how you play in actual matches not just on training.
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Most drills involve one person performing the exercise and the other placing the ball as required by the exercise. We call this person placing the ball the controller. When you are acting as the controller it is a great opportunity to practice your blocking and concentration. As blocking is an important part of the game you should be 100% focused at this time. You also owe it to your training partner to be blocking effectively so they get the most from their exercise.
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Great advice Alois. Although not a strong attacking player, in training I am able to execute the majority of required shots with bh and fh : drive, topspin, block and so on. In actual games my game is mostly defensive pushes! I have real issues with my muscle memory, having come back to the game 4 years ago. I do a lot of practice with my robot and training partner on all the major strokes from your videos, but as soon as I start playing I revert to defensive strokes, and only occasionally drives. Although I win my games, it is not very satisfying as I know I can play the strokes. Your guidance please Alois.
Hi Philip,
In matches there is always a bit more tension and also more decisions to make. In training try to replicate this as closely as possible by adding some stressors in your training such as more decisions to make with each ball that is coming into you. You can also add some pressure in training by adding scoring even with simple drills. This will make the games a little easier as you will have practiced it more.