WORLD TABLE TENNIS New Strokes To Win - Table Tennis Video

The next step up is this great robot for intermediate and tournament level players. Includes all features of Robo-Pong 540 plus oscillation and more powerful speed/frequency controls. Bucket Extender expands ball capacity for longer continuous play.

Package Includes:

Ball Thrower (w/Oscillation)
Ball Bucket
Bucket Extender
Full Size Control Box
Transformer
Connector Cable
Owner's Manual
48 Orange 40mm Robo-Balls (USA only)

A Complete Training Program In Only 55 Minutes

As a professional coach, I use my Newgy Robo Pong 2000 almost every day. I have found no more efficient teaching tool for introducing new stroke techniques to my students. In fact, many of my students have purchased a Robo Pong 2000 for home use. I have developed the following drill program to give my students a complete skills practice session in a short period of time. The program consists of eight drills. Allowing for a few minutes to reset the robot between drills and you can complete the whole program in only 55 minutes.

1. Serve Practice (5 minutes)

It may seem strange to you to start a training program off by practicing serves. However, there is no better way to warm-up your spin touch and hand skills. Simply practice your serves putting emphasis on making as much spin as possible as well as good placement.

2. Push Practice (5 minutes)

Set your robot to produce backspin and have it oscillate over the whole table. Practice your pushes with both backhand and forehand. Direct your returns to all areas of the table. Don’t forget to vary the spin of your returns and also make both short and long returns.

3. Loop Practice (10 minutes — 5 minutes with both FH and BH)

Set your robot for backspin and direct the ball to your backhand no oscillation. Using your forehand practice looping and direct your returns to all areas of the table. Start off by making high spin (slower) loops and progress to making faster loop drives. Repeat drill using your backhand

4. Mixed Loop and Push Practice (5 minutes)

Set your robot for backspin and have it oscillate over the whole table. Using both forehand and backhand, alternate loops with pushes. Remember to practice directing your returns over the whole table.

5. Counter Practice (10 minutes — 5 minutes with both FH and BH)

Set your robot to produce topspin and direct the ball to your forehand with no oscillation. Start off with short blocks and gradually lengthen your stoke to produce a counter drive. Finally, finish off with full kill shots. Once again, practice directing your returns to all parts of the table. Reset the robot to direct the ball to your backhand side and repeat the drill using only backhand.

6. Movement Drill (5 minutes)

Set your robot for topspin and have it oscillate over one half of the table. Use only forehand strokes and direct your returns to all parts of the table. Concentrate on using proper 2 step movement technique. Also, set the ball feed at a rate that puts you under pressure to move fast enough.

7. Pivot Drill (5 minutes)

This is also a movement drill. Set your robot for topspin and direct the ball to your wide backhand with no oscillation. This drill consists of making two backhand counters or loops and then pivoting and hitting one forehand from the backhand side (repeat). Both counters and loops strokes should be practiced and your returns should be directed to all areas of the table.

8. Serve Return Drill (5 minutes)

Set your robot to produce a short underspin serve, sidespin can also be added. Oscillate the serves over the whole table. Practice making random drops, flips and long pushes. Emphasis should be placed on making good placements. Try to keep your drops very short and cut the diagonal sidelines with your flips and long pushes.

At the conclusion of this drill program you will have practiced all the basic skills of the game. Of course your own individual style will determine which advanced skills you also need to train. Use this program several times a week and you will see a quick improvement in your overall game.

• Table made of an acrylic resin/silicia sand mixture 
• Playing surface coated with a layer of acrylic resin, thus very even and free of pores and providing proper playing conditions  
• Absolutely weatherproof – proven against frost, heat, UV radiation and temperature fluctuations 
  
• Undercarriage made of solid rectangle tube 50/40mm, hot-dip galvanised, dismountable
  
• Setup can be done by two persons without any problems, despite a total weight of 190kg (the heaviest part only weighs 78kg) 
• Due to its very solid construction, ideal for public areas, school playgrounds, camping sites
  
• hard standing is not necessary, only level ground 
• corresponds with EN 14468-1 D 
• Weight 190 kg

After you've placed your order, you will be notified 3-5 days afterward of any additional charges before the table is shipped and billed.

JOOLA has been the Official Table of the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics!

Please call our office to receive discount upto 20% on this table. We'll charge you an upfront estimated shipping charge as shown below. If the real shipping charge is less than the estimated shipping charge at the time of the shipping, the remaining amount will be refunded to your credit card.

• extra solid metal net and post set for club sports
• micro vertical adjustment system
• storing bag included
• excellent relation of price and quality
• corresponds with the European Standard EN 14468-2

Okay, lets be honest. Sometimes the ping pong table is not just for competition. Some people have been known to (gasp!) place cups of beverages directly on the table top. Some people entertain in their homes and while they want to play the sport, don't really mind if the fondue is placed next to the net on Saturday night. May we suggest the Excellent? This aluminum topped table is weatherproof and stands up to rough usage. The trundle system beneath that tough aluminum top is just as rugged, moving without complaint from the basement to the patio and back. We include the Outdoor net set with this durable unit, so no coddling is required here! Junior and his friends are welcome to put it to the test. Spill away!

• 22 mm sandwich aluminium surface 
• absolute weatherproof 
• Each half mobile on 4 wheels, very favourable storage dimensions 
• Weight 119lbs 
• corresponds with the European Standard EN 14468-1 D 
• Color: blue 

You are placing an order without shipping charge. Shipments within the contiguous 48 states will incur a $250 to $350 shipping fee. Additional charges may apply for shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. You will be notified 1-2 business days after your order has been placed.

JOOLA has been the Official Table of the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics!

Please call our office to receive discount upto 20% on this table. We'll charge you an upfront estimated shipping charge as shown below. If the real shipping charge is less than the estimated shipping charge at the time of the shipping, the remaining amount will be refunded to your credit card.

New book -- Just arrived! Table Tennis Tales & Techniques contains the best published work of USATT Hall of Famer Larry Hodges. This well-known author, coach, editor, promoter, and club, tournament, and league director has penned some of the best table tennis writings you will find.

Who is Larry Hodges?

- USATT Certified National Coach
- Member, U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame
- 2002 USATT Developmental Coach of the Year
- Editor of USA Table Tennis Magazine for 12 years
- Author of Table Tennis: Steps to Success

Much of the book contains excellent table tennis instruction including, but not limited to: Serving, Receiving, Rallying, Footwork, Tactics, How to Improve, Miscellaneous Coaching, and Hardbat. This volume goes into much greater depth than Larry Hodges' earlier book published by Human Kinetics, and offers more than other table tennis instructional books. That in itself is a reason to read this book.

But also compiled here are Larry's most humorous and insightful writings about table tennis, such as his essays "How Marty Reisman Ruined My Life", and "Death of a Backhand". There are table tennis movie reviews, an article on the Secrets of Chinese Table Tennis, an article about table tennis exhibition tricks, and so much more. This book is delightful reading for anybody with a brain who likes table tennis.

Table Tennis Tales & Techniques contains the best published work by Larry Hodges over the past 30 years - a combination of interesting & funny stories, and coaching articles.

"The value of this book can be seen not only in Larry’s encyclopedic knowledge of professional techniques, but in his intense yet uniquely imaginative approach to coaching. His great strength is: he’s not afraid to be himself—that is, different. Mirroring his passion for writing, for creating, Tales and Techniques shows an original mind proving that an absorption in Table Tennis can, for everyone, be FUN!" - Tim Boggan, former USATT President and member of U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame

Larry Hodges' new book, Table Tennis Tales & Techniques (retails for $19.95; available from all leading t.t. distributors), is characterized, a la Lewis Carroll, by both logic and whimsy. Successful at being both instructive and entertaining, the book, enhanced by a good number of photos, starts off with an inventive, not to say wacky, 30-page varied section called "Humor," then switches ends to more than 20 informative pages on Ten-Point Plans to Serving and Rallying Success. Hence the reader moves from 12 Reasons Why Sponge is Better than Hard Rubber ("Pimpled rubber baths hurt and leave abrasions on the skin"); to Jim McQueen being forced in a match by umpire Cyril Lederman to take off his warm-up pants, and, having set Cyril up, goes him one better by first stripping off his playing shorts, then (gasp) his underwear, until…he's finally ready to play in a very skimpy something certainly covering something. Continuing on, you see that, despite his own "lifetime weakness" of not relaxing his arm when stroking, Coach of the (you name it) Year Hodges favors the light touch. That is, he uses both colloquial directives ("Don't just stand there after serving—follow your plan!") and conversational rhetoric ("How do you make a no-spin serve look like it has spin? It's all where you contact the ball.")

"Chess at hyper speed"—that's table tennis. So after those strategically-placed high-toss serves, better develop your follow-up strokes and footwork, and, as a necessary back-up, your counter-loops and lobs. With Larry's help, you won't fear combination rackets, and with a clarity that bespeaks clarity Larry advises, "If you cannot attack well under pressure, the only way to learn to do so is to attack under pressure." But even as Larry is serious—talking about deceptive techniques, for example—he looks to amuse. In discussing the "causes of B.O.," he says "the root of the problem is feet." If you don't want to be Backhand-Oriented, you must start with "feet placement." He tells you about playing choppers, but he doesn't like "Chiseling" and so offers "A Trick to Beat a Tricky Pusher." He does like to do exhibitions, though—and with all kinds of paddles (or non-paddles) and in all kinds of positions.

Halfway through the book, Larry goes into hiding. Once there was a hostage crisis at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, and, as befitting one who's written "1100 articles in 83 different publications," Larry, hiding under poker tables amid terrorized guests," is scribbling away furiously to give us the villainous tale, and with it, even photos of the later implosion of the hotel to make room for another, today's Venetian. Want the Hodges' TV and Movie Guide? The Gary Shandling Show's take-off on the baseball movie "The Natural" gets a top 5 Paddles in all three categories—while in Movieland "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man," a W.C. Fields 1939 film, wins 5-4 over "Forrest Gump," but only in Table Tennis Quality, presumably because of Fields' backhand technique that with a formidable back slap dislodges a ball stuck in a wide-eyed matron's mouth.

One of Larry's degrees is in Math, so if he proves via Einstein's Relativity Theory that Olympic and World Champion Liu Guoliang can counter-smash at 279,380,000 mph, could you or your shadow-practicing practice partner disprove it? And what about the "Inside-Out Forehand Floppy Wrist Flip"—can you learn to say it before you learn to do it? Larry's not only skillful in showing in various ways how to fake-out an opponent, but he can't resist playfully trying to do the same with a reader. Read his review of the latest Chinese technology—the Loo Fuoy 1.4 Table Tennis Robot—and you might not be able to tell, even from the April fool title, it's a put-on.

"Always Have Something Ready at the End" is Hodges' close-match advice. And in these packed pages he moves to his end-game finish with pages and pages of "They Said It!" quirkiness—quotes not made-up by Larry but, because found interesting, long-collected by him. Some reflect high seriousness ("'If the shipment was just ping-pong balls, tell us.' An unidentified senior State Department official, on reports that China had shipped missile parts to Pakistan, Newsweek, September 6, 1993, page 28"). Some seem high comedy—like what security guards learn at major tournaments ("I should have entered the tournament. I have a nasty serve, and I think I'd have a good chance of winning the whole thing."…They [table tennis players] put this glue on to make the paddle stick to their hands. But we are not supposed to let them put it on in the building"). Some are in between ("'Wouldn't it be great if we could hold a big table tennis match, with a basketball exhibition at halftime?' Ty Hoff").

These cumulative quotes are followed by a final, couldn't-be-more-serious winner—a "USATT Junior Training Proposal" that explains to the USOC how we can eventually win medals.

The value of this book can be seen not only in Larry's encyclopedic knowledge of professional techniques, but in his intense yet uniquely imaginative approach to coaching. His great strength is: he's not afraid to be himself—that is, different. Mirroring his passion for writing, for creating, Tales and Techniques shows an original mind proving that an absorption in Table Tennis can, for everyone, be FUN!

Includes:

1. J.P. Gatien
2. Steffen Fetzner (GER)
3. J.O. Waldner (SWE)
4. Andrei Mazunov (RUS)
5. J. M. Saive (BEL)
6. Peter Karlsson (SWE)
7. Ma Wenge (CHN)
8. Zoran Primorac (CRO)
9. Jorg Rosskopf (GER)
10. Christophe Legout (FRA)
11. Andreas Podpinka (BEL)
12. Dmirtij Mazunov (RUS)

A unique 2 hour video tape! Watch 12 of the top players in the world practicing. This footage was shot during practice sessions at major tournaments such as the World Championships and the World Team Cup. The players are going through their regular practice, which in some cases includes drills, in others point playing. 10 minutes each are included. A lateral angle is chosen so the observer can carefully analyze the mechanics of each player's motions. It is a study tool for coaches and players alike.

Michael Maze teaching you table tennis. Fantastic video of the fantastic player Michael Maze!

About Michael Maze

Michael Maze (born September 1, 1981) is a male table tennis player from Fakse, Denmark. He normally plays both in the men's singles and in men's doubles. As of 2005, he is one of the top five left-handed players in the world. His strength is in his strong forehand loop and lobbing. He is considered to be one of the best if not the best defensive lobbers in the world right now. His strong forehand loop, his forehand pendulum serve, and his confident defensive play away from the table makes him a solid all-around player.

Maze won the Europe Top 12 tournament in Frankfurt am Main in February 2004 and won the European Junior Championship in both singles and doubles. He reached the quarter finals in the European Championship for seniors in both series in 2003 playing doubles with Finn Tugwell. Tugwell and Maze participated as partners at the 2000 Summer Olympics where they reached the quarter finals. Maze participated both in men's singles and men's doubles in Table tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Maze lost his first match in men's singles but won bronze with his partner Finn Tugwell.

Maze's latest achievement was in reaching the semi finals of the 2005 world championship that took place in Shanghai, China, in which he was defeated by the home favorite, Ma Lin, in a swift 4-0 match. Nevertheless, he has managed to put up a memorable performance in the quarter finals of the competition, coming back from a 3-0 deficit to win 4-3 against another Chinese player, Hao Shuai, saving 3 match points; as well as in the previous match, a win against 2004 Olympics Men's singles silver medallist Wang Hao, again from the host nations.

Michael Maze won the prize "BT Gold" as the biggest Danish sport person in 2005.

Michael Maze won European bronze in single in 2007.

In 2009, Maze had reached the quarter finals of 2009 World Table Tennis Championships, held in Yokohama, Japan. He was the as the only European player to achieve the quarters, beaten Greek player Panagiotis Gionnis at last 16 Round.

VEGA ELITE is the softest version in VEGA family. It is even softer and even more controllable than VEGA EUROPE. Soft TENSOR sponge of cream color is combined with Hyper Elasto top layer of natural rubber.

This special combination provides very soft feel and superb balance. Its ease of use is exceptional. VEGA ELITE doesn't demand everyday training. Safe zone (window) above net for successful topspin attack is the biggest in VEGA family.

So players can hardly mistake their attack with topspin. Also, its sound is very clear and loud. Players will be able to experience the pure pleasure of table tennis, thanks to its dynamic sound and great control. VEGA ELITE is especially recommended for European players who demand a rubber with softer feel than VEGA EUROPE.

AMAZING SPINS TO MAKE AGGRESSIVE PARABOLIC CURVE. BUILT-IN SPEED OF NEW GENERATION CONSTRUCTION. SUPERB CONTROL OF KNUCKLE SHOTS AT BLOC.

ZAVA I has the softer pimples-out top sheet with built-in tension to create amazing speed and spin.

New pimple structure and elastic construction based on spin-innovated Hyper Elasto generate unprecedented ball-trajectory among pimples-out rubbers, which also opens a bigger window over the net.

ZAVA I also has the balanced pimples-out performance with well-controlled knuckle shots to keep the unique advantage for pimples-out plays. Feel the sensation of elastic ZAVA I and Win the match with unprecedented pimples-out performance.

Innovative topspin weapon by “QUAD” technology
Ideal balance for modern offensive players

ZETRO QUAD is a blade for topspin. Aiming of ZETRO QUAD is purely the improvement of the ability of topspin. “QUAD” means our innovative technology of using four layers of artificial materials sophisticatedly. Zylon fiber which directly placed under top layers increases the ability of grabbing ball. Soft carbon fiber under middle layers adjusts overall performance, and at the same time reduces the unnatural feel which is the shortcoming of Zylon fiber. Top layer of selected KISO HINOKI guarantees comfortable feel. The result is great ability of topspin. Making heavy topspin is effortless, and even secure. Players will always be able to take initiative of their game by effective preparatory topspin attack, and keep it by continuous topspin from any distance.

NOVUS HINOKI CARBON
SUPER COMBINATION OF POWER AND STABILITY

The variation of NOVUS HINOKI CARBON is greatly expanded by the addition of new model. NOVUS HINOKI CARBON is the combination of legendary KISO HINOKI wood and advanced technologies. ENERGY CARBON is newly developed carbon of enhanced energy efficiency, and provides better feel and more power than conventional carbon fibers. QUAD is another new technology of sophisticatedly adjusting the performance of table tennis blade. All blades of NOVUS HINOKI CARBON family are fast, and suitable for power play. But KISO HINOKI grants them very comfortable feel and high level of stability.

Compared to NOVUS TOUR CARBON, NOVUS HINOKI CARBON is more “repulsive”. It means that NOVUS HINOKI CARBON gives ball more speed along with the increase of impact strength. It also means that player can easily select his/her technique between topspin and hard smash. The feel of NOVUS HINOKI CARBON is mild and stiff (hard). Though these blades give hard feel except for ZETRO QUAD, they also give mild and comfortable feel. It is the reason of their ease of use.