Technique guides

Why a stroke breaks down — form, faults and drills — in the same terms the app uses.

• Forehand Loop in Table Tennis: Why It Breaks Down and How to Fix ItForehand loop going into the net or long? Learn the body sequence behind a stable loop, common breakdowns, what video shows, and drills to try.
• Backhand Loop in Table Tennis: Fixing a Weak or Inconsistent BackhandBackhand loop lacking spin or not landing? Elbow and stance details, common breakdowns, what phone video reveals, and simple drills.
• Table Tennis Serve: How to Create Spin and Set Up the Third-Ball AttackServes popping up or easy to read? How to create spin, common breakdowns, recovering for the third-ball attack, and what video shows.
• Table Tennis Receive: When to Push, Drop, Flip or ChiquitaWhen to push, drop, flip or chiquita against short serves. Footwork for the short game, common breakdowns, and drills that carry to the fourth ball.
• Table Tennis Footwork: Why You Arrive Late and Drills You Can Do AloneArriving late in matches? Side steps, pivoting, wide forehand and in-out movement, why players fall behind, and footwork drills you can do at home.
• How to Film Your Table Tennis: Phone Setup for Reviewing Your TechniqueWhere to place your phone, how to frame the shot, lighting and 60fps: filming tips that make table tennis video easy to review and analyse.