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Learn how to play the game of table tennis, or ping pong, in this free instructional video lesson.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Learn the basic rules of the game ping pong, or table tennis in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to choose a ping pong table to play table tennis in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to pick ping pong balls for table tennis in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to pick ping pong paddles for table tennis in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn about the layout of a ping pong table in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn the handshake grip for playing ping pong or table tennis in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn the pen grip for playing ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to loosen up before playing ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to serve in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to make a forehand serve in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to make a net serve in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to play the net in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn about body position for playing ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to return a serve in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to do the backhand stroke in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to do the forehand stroke in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to slam in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn how to slice in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn the top spin backhand shot in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Learn the top spin forehand shot in ping pong in this free video lesson on ping pong.
Table tennis, also called Ping Pong, is a sport which tests the players' hand-eye coordination and reaction time to the extreme. It is one of the most popular sports in the world in terms of numbers of players worldwide, and is played competitively in international tournaments. Table tennis was first played in England in the 1880s, likely as an indoor, miniaturized version of lawn tennis. Soon equipment was manufactured, and the name Ping-Pong was trademarked in 1901 by J. Jaques & Son Ltd., who later sold the name to Parker Brothers.
In this series of free videos you'll learn how to play table tennis. Expert Scott Browder shows you the basics, from how to pick a ping pong table, paddles and balls, to the basic types of shots you'll need to become a ping pong master. You'll learn the handshake grip and the pen grip, how to loosen up and stretch before a match, and how to hold your body and the proper form and stance for playing table tennis. He'll teach you how to serve, how to return a serve, and various types of shots, including the slice, the slam, and a variety of spins that will confuse your opponent and have the competition doubting their skills!
Scott Browder Scott Browder has been playing racket sports since he was 7 years old. Now at age 51 he has many, many years under his belt. In those many years he has competed at every level with the exception of competing professionally. He is still active in area tournaments and league play. His most recent accomplishment includes winning the Michigan Table Tennis Golden 50 Division 1 Championship.dkdk
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