Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies
by Dan Seemiller, Mark Holowchak
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Author: Dan Seemiller, Mark HolowchakEdition: Paperback
Published: 1996-10
ISBN: 0880115203
Number of pages: 177
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Book Reviews of Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies
Book Review: Okay, as far as it goes
Summary: 3 Stars
This is the best table tennis instructional book I ever read. But this isn't saying much considering this is just the second book I've read and the first was completely useless.
I can't remember the title of the first book but it used drawings to demonstrate strokes. The good thing about Winning Table Tennis is that it uses sequences of photographs which is much clearer in demonstrating how to hit a shot.
My biggest disappointment was that only about the first third of the book is about teaching table tennis techniques (strokes, footwork etc...). The rest of the book includes segments on warmups, losing weight, carbohydrates, proteins and workouts, which was not entirely relevant for most readers I would have thought...and certainly not the reason I bought the book.
Also, in illustrating strokes, any book has to realise that verbal descriptions are not that helpful. Instead, the heart and soul needs to be clear, comprehensive and sequential photographs. You can have a few words but these should not try to be comprehensive but rather just cover a few key points. This book only had photographs for some of the strokes, and the rest were completely written accounts - which wasn't good enough for me.
Last gripe. I know that the author Danny Seemiller is a very accomplished table tennis player, and I like his spunk in championing his own grip etc... but I thought the following sentence
"some elite playes, like J.O.Waldner and the author (Danny Seemiller), use sidespin bocks" was too self-serving and arrogant. I mean, sure he was no.17 in the world, but he was no Waldner.
I still gave it 3/5 because there really aren't enough table tennis books out there...and this was the best I've seen.
Summary of Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies
Whether you're a competitive tournament player or a serious recreational player, Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies will help you improve your game.Dan Seemiller, 5-time U.S. singles and 11-time doubles champion, shows you all the shots and strategies for top-level play. The book features 29 drills for better shot-making, plus Seemiller's own grip and shot innovations that will give you an edge over the competition.
Featuring the most effective table tennis techniques and strategies, Winning Table Tennis shows you how to
• choose the right equipment,
• serve and return serves,
• use proper footwork and get into position,
• practice more efficiently,
• prepare for competitions,
• make effective strategy decisions in singles and doubles play, and
• condition your body for optimal performance.
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