Which strokes to learn first?

Shaji Alavi Asked 14 years ago

Hi Coach,

I recently signed up for the premium membership to help my younger brother train properly. I saw all the lessons in the premium section and they are pretty helpful.

I have been working out with my brother and have successfully taught him the backhand push. Should i take up 1 shot at a time with him and move on to the next till he does it properly or teach him all the basic shots like bh/fh push, bh/fh counterhit. What would give faster and better results? A piece of advise would be helpful.

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Shaji,

It is great that you are working with your brother to improve his skills.

I think you can give him the wider range of strokes at the same time otherwise he will get bored doing the same stroke each session.

I would focus on the 4 basics, the forehand and backhand counterhit and the forehand and backhand push.

Try to find different ways to keep him interested in this practice.

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Shaji Alavi Posted 14 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you recommend training everyday for an hour or 2? I am following your training plan, warm up followed by drills, match drills etc. Less games. Till now me and my brother are finding it fun and we both have gradually improved by training everyday. The robo pong 1050 is helping us a lot when it comes to feeding multiballs. I am just worried that this enthusiasm might fade away. What would you suggest in such circumstances?

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago

Hi Shaji,

The amount of training has to reflect his interest. If he is not interested in training 2 hours a day then don't push it. If he is keen then keep him going and encourage him.

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