Southampton West Table Tennis Club

06/02/2025

Met up with these two guys today Chris Shetler and Bill Moulding in Bournemouth for a coffee, bite to eat and a chat. Of course it was all about our table tennis memories and who beat who. We did discuss the possibility of another 1970-80's Southampton TTA reunion.

16/01/2025

Why not carry on playing competitively throughout the summer months and enter a team in the SWTTC Summer Pairs League. Prize money to be won

28/08/2023

31/05/2023

13/03/2023

https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/how-to-return-any-table-tennis-serve/

Returning serves is the hardest part of table tennis for many players. For beginners it can feel like an impossible challenge. Even advanced players can lose a lot of points from missed returns of serve. But you only need four shots to return any serve. Don’t believe me? Let’s look at all the di...

22/02/2023

https://youtu.be/OneGU1WZtsg

In this video I share 3 pro secrets that you can implement into your table tennis game.Trying to replicate the skills of a professional table tennis player i...

27/09/2022

NEW POST: The surprising power of a no-spin serve

When serving, most players usually try to generate very heavy spin. This is undoubtedly a good thing. A heavy spin serve can be very challenging to return. But players often neglect using no-spin serves. In this short article I explain the benefit of using no-spin serves and give some tips on how to use them effectively.

https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/the-surprising-power-of-a-no-spin-serve/

12/09/2022

Worrying too much about winning or losing a table tennis match can really increase your anxiety levels and lower your performance. How can we overcome this? In this article I explain how setting yourself an alternative goal can limit your anxiety and make you play much better. Keep reading

20/07/2022

NEW VIDEO: How to play high quality counter-topspins close to the table

This is an advanced technique, which requires good timing & a short, controlled swing. But if you can master this shot, then it will help you reach a higher standard and win a lot more points.

Tips from top coach Stephen Gertsen & demo from Craig Bryant.

https://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/video/how-to-play-high-quality-counter-topspins-close-to-the-table/

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