Technique is not important

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Cristh Garrido
Cristh Garrido Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois

the technique is not important!!!!this week i met a player that has a horrible footwork, hasn't secuence in the forehand, has a horrible service, hasn't backhand, BUT he wins...then my question is, what is important in table tennis??because i have an incredible technique (according to my coach) but i don't win like this person.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

HI Cristh,

Technique is important.  With poor technique there is a limit to the level you can achieve.

Keep working on your game and gain more and more experiences.

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Cristh Garrido

Cristh Garrido Posted 12 years ago

then you are saying that the most important thing in table tennis is the time??


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

The amount of time you train is a big factor.


Cristh Garrido

Cristh Garrido Posted 12 years ago

but then if technique is important...why people without technique can win to people with technique??


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Having the correct technique allows you to progress to your potential. Players with incorrect technique may be able to beat other players, but perhaps they could have been even better if their technique was better.

If you're not convinced try hitting a few balls yourself with really bad technique and see what happens :)


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