Preparing for inter-school matches
Table Tennis Training and Drills
Last updated 10 years ago
Wayne Sy Asked 10 years ago
Hi there coach, I just wanted to ask if how will I prepare for our upcoming inter-school athletic meet next week. The competition would be from november 7 to 9 if I'm not mistaken. I would like to ask if how would I prepare my mind and my body to be in my best shape during the competition, what are the do's and don't's I should remember? And how will I boost my mental toughness and my confidence? what are the things I need to think of? thanks in advance :)
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Wayne,
The main thing is to focus on playing your best at the tournament.
In the time before the tournament the main things to focus on in training is your serve, return of serve and third ball drills. This is the area of the game that you use the most in matches.
You can also do a lot of practice matches against a wide variety of players.
Good luck and let us know how you do.
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Wayne Sy Posted 10 years ago
thanks a lot coach :), I'll be sure to apply the things you said and hopefully have a good effect on me :)
Xariuz Cruz Posted 10 years ago
Hi Wayne! An hour before the tournament is best to hear some music which is DAMN HOT to boost your confidence. I've tried it before :D
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
You have to think about what works for each individual. Some players like calming music or just to sit by themselves, while others like to be more motivated before a match.
Wayne Sy Posted 10 years ago
Hi coach, first of all, I want to thank you for giving me such useful advice because it helped me a lot. My current record is 2-0 and I need to win 2 more games to be able to qualify for the regional meet. I would just like to ask something about 3rd ball attack. Throughout this tournament, I realized that 3rd ball attack is very essential, but my problem is I often get distracted to attack since I am afraid to make mistakes. How can I overcome the fear of 3rd ball attacking and be able to dominate matches by my 3rd ball set ups?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Hi Wayne,
You have now realised how important it is to make the 3rd ball attack. Understand that it is the way that you will get better. So don't be too concerned if you are making mistakes along the way. This is all part of improving.
Wayne Sy Posted 10 years ago
thanks coach, surely i'll be trying to work on my 3rd ball attack and hopefully, use it as my asset for this tournament :)
Wayne Sy Posted 10 years ago
Coach, thank you so much for the advice you've given me, because of that, I was able to qualify for the regional meet. It is indeed true that 3rd ball attack is very essential. Thank you so much coach :)
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
Great to hear Wayne. Well done.