How to win
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Olamide kingson Lateef Asked 3 days ago
How to win?
Alois Rosario Answered 2 days ago
Hi Olamide,
Wow that is a big question in a few words.
I think there are a lot of steps to think about when we think about winning. Firstly there is the definition of winning. Is it only on the scoreboard or is it setting yourself a goal in the game, training or life.
If we talk about winning a game of Table Tennis the things I think you need to focus on are firstly during your training sessions, developing skills that you will be able to utilise well in a match situation. That means starting with the basic skills of the game such as forehands and backhands and then working towards how to best use them in game play. It is also about being able to develop tactics that you can utilise to play against the specific opponent you are up against.
It is also about developing the physical attributes that will help you. Being able to move better, being flexible enough and being fast enough to reach balls, move into position well, recover after hitting the ball and a whole lot more.
One that is often overlooked is the mental side of the game. I see so many players with incredible skills that can not transfer those to the match situation due to tension, stress or just getting in their own way.
There is a whole lot more but there are a few elements you need to consider when you think about how you can win.
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The mental aspect may be the hardest part of the game. Recently, I played a fine young man with autism. I don't believe that he worries about winning or losing but just plays. No thoughts of losing or self doubt but just plays. He is very good and doesn't miss. He beat me soundly and beats pretty high level players at my club. I learned that I should be more like him. Not worry about winning or losing but just play.
They are really good reflections Rick.