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Spin or Speed: What’s the Key to Winning in Table Tennis?

In table tennis, should you focus on spin or speed? Most players train one more than the other… but are they making the right choice? In this episode of the PingSkills Show, we break down the real difference between spin and speed in table tennis—and when each is most effective. You’ll learn:

• How spin works in table tennis
• What speed really means
• Why variation is more important than always hitting hard
• 3 common mistakes and how to fix them fast
• Table tennis drills to improve your spin and speed control