First time playing at a tournament
Strategy
Shivam Agrawal Asked 7 years ago
Hii Jeff/Alois.
I have been playing table tennis for very long but i recently joined a club. Now i have participated in an official tournament . I have never played such tournaments . I have just been playing friendly matches. What should i do?
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Shivam,
It is great that you are entering the tournament.
Take a look at this Blog on the subject which will give you some good tips.
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Shivam Agrawal Posted 7 years ago
Thank You. It helped.
Let us know how you go at the tournament and what experiences you have that may help other PingSkillers.