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Coaching Corner

By Larry Hodges, USATT Certified National Coach and Member of USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame

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Some of us remember the incredible topspins of U.S. Team Member Rick Seemiller (brother of Dan) back in the 1980s. He didn't have great power on his loops. What he did have was more topspin than anyone in the U.S., and probably in the world. Even world-class players commented on this. When faced with this very slow, arcing ball that exploded off your racket, invariably going off, many an opponent called it "unreturnable." 

Marielle Chua

Age/DOB: 10/14/1992
Home Club: San Gabriel TTC

Equipment
Racket: Stefan Feth Cross
Forehand sponge: Mambo C
Backhand sponge: Energy Extra

Tip Of The Week

Movement (footwork), touch (short game, serve and return), consistency and power are the keys to any high-level game, and roughly in that order. Unfortunately, many players' practice priorities are exactly backwards -- they work most on big, powerful strokes, only somewhat on consistency, little on touch shots, and footwork drills are an afterthought at best.