Training for Consistency

Frank La Luna Asked 1 week ago

Good Morning,

Currently, I play at a community center with senior citizens. The other players are older than I am but they are so much better than me. Sometimes I can give them a decent game but most of the time I lose. One thing I noticed in the difference between their game and mine is that they are very consistent in returning the ball in play (I would say about 90% of the time). It doesn’t matter if I play offensively or defensively, I just don’t hit it back as consistently as they do (about 40%). How can I become as consistent as them?

Regards,

Frank

Alois Rosario Answered 2 days ago

Hi Frank,

Great to hear that you are playing regularly and have found some better players to play with.

To become as consistent as the senior players, focus on three things:

1. Slow down.
   Don’t try to win points fast. Aim to place the ball on the table safely.

2. Repeat the basics.
   Pick one shot, like the forehand or backhand drive, and practise it many times.
   Keep the same swing, same contact point, and same timing.

3. Aim for height and control.
   Hit the ball a little higher over the net. This gives you more margin for error and increases your success rate.

If you train regularly with simple, controlled drills, your consistency will rise quickly.