Tournament Preparation

Strategy

Matt M
Matt M Asked 9 years ago

Hi guys, I'm just wondering if you could give me some tips on preparing for an upcoming tournament that will take place for several hours, some of the things I am thinking about is nutrition before and during, as well as cardio preperation, and on table drills for the week coming up to the tournament.

Thankyou. Matt.

p.s friday funny's was very disappointing last week, it was certainly not up to its usual high standards and I am hoping Jeff will be better prepared for the next one! ;)


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Matt,

Take a look at this blog that will answer some of your questions.

What to Expect at a Tournament - Table Tennis Blog

As far as on table drills in the lead up, focus a lot on serve and return of serve as well as 3rd ball attacks.  Also focus on your strengths for the lead up and strengthen the things that are going to win you points.


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Matt M

Matt M Posted 9 years ago

 Thanks Alois, I found that blog useful, hopefully I will remember everything on the day :)


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Don't have to remember everything... but learn from the experience as well.  Enjoy the day and let us know how it all goes.


Matt M

Matt M Posted 9 years ago

I will let you know how it goes, thanks again Alois.


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

@Matt - I might need some help for Friday Funnies, do you have any good jokes I could use? :)


Matt M

Matt M Posted 9 years ago

Hey Jeff, I'm not sure I can match the high standards of Friday funny's but here you go..

Q. What do you call a girl lying in the middle of a table tennis table?

A. Annette!

I understand if my account gets banned within the next 24 hours :p

 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

smile  Banned??? You will be taking over the show...


Matt M

Matt M Posted 9 years ago

Haha thanks Alois, I will try to prepare something even more hilarious for next week! ;)


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Your joke featured today on the Ask the Coach Show because we are not doing a show tomorrow.


Matt M

Matt M Posted 9 years ago

How about this one :D

q. Why should you never marry a table tennis player?

a. Because 'love' means nothing to them!

*takes a bow* thankyou! dont forget to tip your waitresses :D


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Yes he should have used that one... Next week!


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