Table Tennis - Training with Weaker Players

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COMMENTS AND CRITICISM

Thursday 5th May

Adrian Barnes wrote:

A couple of additional thoughts on playing weaker
players:

Try giving the (not too much) weaker player a start; say 3 points. This can make you work/concentrate harder to win. If the weaker player consistently wins/loses, adjust the start accordingly. Some players are happy with this as it at least gives a competitive match.

I am erratic, but competent (and awkward) enough to give better players in the club a challenging game. They want experience of a different style (Japanese pengrip, twiddler, short chops/floats from b/h and f/h hits (rev & LPO) on f/h..) and it gives me a chance to sharpen my game against their topspin loops.