This is my collection of Table Tennis articles, including articles about some of the less discussed aspects of the sport, articles on table tennis tips and tactics, and discussions of equipment, coaching, training, match play and umpiring.
Happy browsing!
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Helpful hints from the readers of Greg's Table Tennis Pages |
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Combination bat players on trial - what's the verdict? |
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A plan to bring back the 'forgotten' styles from extinction |
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A look at why so many players dislike each other, and some suggestions on how to improve player relations |
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And does it matter? |
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Shhhh..... It Happens to all of us eventually. |
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Are the Chinese taking over? |
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How do you judge greatness? |
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What's up Down Under |
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Do's and Don'ts while watching the pings and pongs. |
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Has your forum gone up in flames? |
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A different set of Laws for Table Tennis - contributed by Jonathan Roberts |
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Greg's Guides |
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Guide to Speed Glue |
How do you do that vodoo when you reglue? |
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What's it all about then? |
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Not if you are playing against me! |
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One layer or two? |
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How to Improve Your Serve |
Theory and Videos |
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Service with a smile... |
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| How Stuff Really Works | The Real Deal in a Nutshell |
| How Long Pips Really Work | Brief and to the point! |
| How Antispin Really Works | Ditto |
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How to play with Long Pimpled Rubbers |
The complete guide to Long Pimples according to me |
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Are you using the right rubber for the wrong reasons? |
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Are you using the right stuff the wrong way? |
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Are you using the wrong stuff the right way? |
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Can you get too much of a good thing? |
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How to get the best out of your long pimples, and the worst out of your opponents! |
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And how to make them do it more often! |
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Some polite suggestions to users of Dr. Nebauer rubbers |
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How to play against "Junk" Rubbers |
The other side of the bat... err, coin |
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A lengthy explanation of what is going on and how to handle it |
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Ditto, but for long pimples |
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How to play with ... |
Information for those minority groups out there |
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Being positive about anti |
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Or playing with vertically challenged pips, for those of you who are politically correct |
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Equipment Articles |
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Greg's Guide to choosing a trusty table tennis table |
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Picking the perfect ping pong paddle |
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Selecting spinny, slick, speedy or slow surfaces and sponge ... seriously! |
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Rage against the machine all you want - it doesn't care! |
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A readers review |
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Are your balls all they are cracked up to be? |
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Greg takes a look at Timo's weapon of choice ... |
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Does it make a difference how thick you are? |
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| Killerspin Fortissimo Rubber - Review | Say it loud, say it proud... |
Match Play Articles |
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Nerves got you in a noose? |
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Have you got what it takes? |
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What does your opposition bring to the table? |
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A prequel to the Apply Your Strengths article - a bit like the Star Wars prequels but without the suckiness (I hope!) ** |
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Some tips on how to get the best from what you've got! |
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By popular demand! |
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For those who are left right out... |
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Are you beating your head against a brick wall? |
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Training Articles |
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Greg tells you where to go! |
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Perfect practice doesn't always make perfect! |
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Is your table tennis game stuck in a rut? Here's what to do to fix it! |
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Just do it? |
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Just don't do it? |
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Just view it? |
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Do you just redo it? |
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Getting a handle on your grip |
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Official/Administrator Articles |
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How hard can it be? |
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Player Profiles |
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Spotlight on the Australian Womens' #3 |
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A reader profile |
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** Note to all fans of the Star Wars prequels - I haven't even watched them, but I'm sure they really are fantastic, and even better than the first three movies - or are they the last three? Oh, whatever - it's just a joke, OK?