Blocking tactics to mess up your opponents

In this video I show you how to use your block shot to frustrate and beat your opponents.
You normally use a 'block' to return your opponent's topspin attacks. But don't think of the block as merely a passive, defensive shot. If used well, you can turn defence into attack, force your opponents to make mistakes or even hit outright winners.
In the video I focus on four different blocking tactics you can try. These are the switch block, the fast block, the slow block and the chop block.
Try them all out. You will find some easier than others. But the most important thing is try and mess up your opponents! Good luck!
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Note: If you want more tips about the chop block, take a look at this video I filmed with Craig Bryant • How to do a CHOP BLOCK...
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[@SeLMeZz]

Switch Block @ 0:55
Fast Block @ 2:43
Slow Block @ 4:03
Chop Block @ 5:35

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Ro *block* @myhouse

[@readisgooddewaterkant7890]

THX so

[@jrk1666]

God bless you sir

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SeLMeZz legend

[@tabskermaster]

Usefull... especially for us who don't have coaches and just learn by our selves

[@Neto-hu7fl]

Angelo Cruz what do you think is better doing table tennis lesson or self train

[@NCGamer20]

@@Neto-hu7fl lessons are always FASTER. however, BETTER depends on the player.

[@santhoshmedide5279]

all the employess who start playing in the office.

[@tejask6034]

Seriously...Very helpful...!!!

[@ciambellafarcitaaa]

In this case you won’t face people that can do top spin

[@M.G1440]

I have watched many of your videos and guess what, I am now easily winning my playing partner who was usually winning , great coach

[@TomLodziak]

Great stuff. Always nice when you start beating someone you couldn't before. Keep up the good work!

[@lazgilaz]

I finally find how called my favorite type of blocks - this is a "chop block"! My friends very dont like it because they cannot effectively counter it and lose ball in more then 70% times!

[@nepipe]

I realized just now that I do the slow block to counter the speed 'rather unknowingly'. Thanks for the sum up. I will apply in my upcoming tournament.

[@TomLodziak]

Good luck for your tournament!

[@easytriops5951]

Good blocking tactics, appreciate it! I just want to say, that I’m not using blocks so often, but when I use them I usually use the first block you mentioned, it’s probably the best. My tactic then is just to make some blocks and then change to attack when the ball comes right and the opponent doesn’t expect it. mostly a backhand loop or forehand topspin attack. :)

[@seheyser]

As usual excellent tips! I´ve found them very usefull. Thanks!

[@philipyudada6298]

Coach Tom: Thanks again for a great lesson. The methodical way of your teaching is really helpful. - Philip From Taipei, Taiwan.

[@madhavved2875]

Koki niwa has absolutely mastered the chop block. It just insane in the way he turns the game. A brilliant tutorial though.

[@TomLodziak]

Yes - his chop block is amazing and looks so effortless. Wish I could do it like him!

[@artnandavns]

@@TomLodziak lol

[@rahul7976]

@@artnandavns why lol?

[@photosback-up5098]

My office mates have no clue; wt's coming up on there way! :)

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Mine too 😊

[@ajaisingh2428]

So how did it went

[@henryuribe4322]

Haha

[@shubhamarya229]

😂

[@deeprajchanda9206]

Hahaha

[@josephinebennett8466]

Love this one - helped me loads using the different blocks.

[@Sosa40706]

When i started playing all i did was chop block because it was super easy and effective. Thanks, ill start using switch block

[@erickauffmann_official]

Amazing video tips! Love your channel :D

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks Eric!

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@@TomLodziak hi

[@georgekarram9978]

Thank you. I’m preparing for a table tennis tournament at work and this seems to provide helpful tips

[@marcelsolera6878]

The best table tennis channel, well done!

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks!

[@debadityachatterjee257]

This was a super helpful video. Thank you so much. Amazing explanation!

[@sergeybolshakov2048]

Thank you, Tom. Your videos always helpful. You're awesome!!!

[@kaloyan9914]

ive been self training myself for almost 7 years and my stronger side is blocking
my types of blocking are Slow and Switch
of course my opponents are mostly playing offensive and thats how i developed my blocking skills(kinda...)
and watching this video now makes it even easier for me
thx dude keep up the good work!

[@sochivykhieng8805]

Thanks so much for making this video which is extremely helpful and practical!

[@bola_5136]

I repeatedly watch your videos so I can beat my friend who has an attacking character...thanks... warm greetings from Indonesia 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TomLodziak]

Have you beaten your friend yet?

[@bola_5136]

@@TomLodziak I have beaten 95 percent of them by your block tactics.... hahahahah.... thank's... God bless You brother

[@makradi]

Thank you for your useful tips!

[@robertplatttTT]

As per usual excellent video, this on blocking; keep up the great work, love your coaching videos

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks Robert!

[@joachimmeyer3767]

Thank you very much, I like the detailed explanations you provide

[@alantaylor3239]

the blocking tips are pretty useful. I will try them in my next training. good luck and good play

[@MrAmarSindol]

Yes i like ur techniques, tq

[@CristianRodriguez-ft1yy]

Thank you! Very good videos!! Greetings from Argentina

[@vesarsenio6377]

Best coach..to me newbie player tenis
Thank's mr.tom lozdiak😁

[@carvingtheway]

Top info as usual.... Awesome

[@dhanyramadhany380]

Great.. i always practice base on your video and its very usefull to do. Thanks tom

[@muralidpm]

Good techniques, awesome to learn.

[@praveshahlawat234]

Thank you very much for theses videos🏓

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Thanks for giving such nice tips 🙏🙏

[@davidluu6288]

Teaching very well ,l like it,Thank you

[@irikanji]

Gr8 tips here ... cheers tom

[@hung-upear2659]

Thank you!

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Thanks coach.

[@vladimirkleban16]

Спасибо, Том! Полезный урок! Tnx, Tom! It's very very useful!

[@TomLodziak]

Thanks for watching!

[@baybong7938]

I think i am going to be an athlet of tennis table after watching and practicing all of ur video .. thanks tom

[@anfauhum.linnas]

Thank You Coach Tom

[@aeonb1613]

Keep Uploading Tom tnks....

[@lukepercy497]

Excellent. 👌 Be practicing that chop block 2moro.

[@hemantghayal7709]

Simply great.

[@ARFallaha]

_Very_ useful. Thank you, Sir, very much for your tips.
Subscribed with the bell on!

[@siddharthupadhyay9979]

Thankyou so much sir for helping me to improvise my skills.... If possible make a video on improvising backhand.....

[@ivanlo7195]

In my opinion, the chop block only be used when you are out of your position so it is just for remedial usage but not use it when you are well prepared

[@Luffy-ml5lt]

Then see koki niwa he always in position

[@gentblue]

Joevy YT It depends if you are good at it and what rubber/blade you use. Using a specialist chop rubber, absolutely no one should be able to anything but push back your chop if you do it properly.

[@box.10]

wot a wiz Tom! Thanks VERY MUCH. Roy

[@HowardStrum]

Yes, Thank You So Much, Tom! Like all your videos! Great job!!! #Impressive #Teachings #Education #Teacher

[@adindacakraningrat5613]

Cool tom. Thanks

[@petaabay3984]

I agree with you because your theory is near to mine.
Ito mima mainly use this block + switch angle/ smash / flat hit / frick / push

[@libusavlcakova6941]

Your videos helps, thank u so much. :)

[@gaudy7920]

Very useful,I win more matches against my friends now.
But the switch block does not really help cause my friends stand in the middle of the table.
But still the rest are great.

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Superbbbb!!!👍👍✌

[@jimahadam374]

Tom ....you are great teacher....love u

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Things got escalated quickly

[@LeoTaxilFrance]

Thanks!

[@French14]

Good explanation!

[@osd6015]

this video helped me a lot!

[@uptagetnamn]

awesome! i need to practice my backhand more

[@unathleticremi]

Great video. I do some of this but I’m gonna start thinking about which one I’m doing more. Except chop block. That looks crazy difficult haha

[@limitlessmind321]

Amazing indeed!

[@vyom8691]

that was very useful thx for making this vid

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I love your videos 😍 Jeep oploading Quality material

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Excellent one there coach

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thanks.... 🙏🙏🙏

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Good training...

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Thank you

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Enjoyed a lot aaaaa...., പൊളിക്കും

[@sanjaybalonii]

Thanks for make this video sir

[@sololikeabos3269]

Hey thanks for the tips, I just started playing Eleven Table tennis VR and its amazing how your tips have a real effect in the game. not sure if you have tried VR it would be great to see what you think of the realisium aspects. thanks for ya tips.

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very useful Tipps.

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you are a great coucher 😊

[@kaushikchatterjee7025]

Oh great !, thanks a lot.

[@parizadn8691]

It was very helpful and hopefuly,I try to get them right in the game😅

[@RatatRatR]

The thing about these videos -- and I think it's probably inevitable -- is there's very little that these people who have spent years perfecting these specific, minute movements can actually say to teach you to do it like they do. They can make it look easy, but the reality is that none of it will be easy for you unless you're already well practiced and fundamentally quite solid.

[@futurereturns]

Chop block is difficult and requires intensive practise. Switch block is highly effective. Should aim for corners

[@toekneema]

Good video! Blocking is so underrated. ma long is the best because he can starts his offense with good defense

[@blessingekedozie8537]

What if u do the fast block and u miss it

[@user-mk9un2xh2u]

Really nice.

[@cosense3858]

Good morning! blocking killerspin the best form of hand technique.

[@charlieloughnane1653]

Who’s here during lockdown and can’t wait to play again🙄👇👇

[@matiasy7363]

I have table in backyard, so😁

[@riddickloowi]

I will have a tournament soon, thanks for this helpful video👍🙏

[@k1kon145]

Neo x ml same, i am a very defensive player and a pusher partly. I kill my opponents with my chops and drives.

[@hutorohutoro2196]

great...spesial my example playing..mantul & mantap

[@PK-ps4km]

Very nice

[@toddroy9558]

This was my dads game, he was heavy and couldn’t move well. He was a master at it. We had him play one of the best players in the USA years ago. But we didn’t tell him who it was. My dad always played with the view that you were taking food from his family, so he was able to beat him every time. The man said to my dad that he’d never seen anyone play that good with blocking.

[@hpiccov]

Thanks

[@zimbonkanarky5861]

Tkank mr tom

[@enthymeme4856]

Nice

[@tukangeker-eker6418]

Thanks,

[@user-hz2ku1yo6r]

Wow~~
What i need

[@ilongawei5289]

Great

[@TriHuynh-mj5kv]

These containment tactics are the best defense for energy savings!!!

[@rose-mariedekoning8471]

I'm pretty good at the first three types of block. Time to start training the chop block!

[@muhammadabdullah9100]

🔥🔥

[@ayshafathima.a6593]

It's useful one

[@ttjesus4959]

Hey, I think that you should create a new video as a part 2 to this, Tom.
You need to tell people what they have to do with their feet immediately after each of these styles of blocks. It's incredibly important. You know this firsthand since those particular foot movements after blocks are a huge thing holding your level of play back.
I actually think it's more important to teach TT players how to think about their next actions as soon as they finish each shot. It's where every single player on earth falters at multiple points in every single match. The higher the level, the less faltering there is. But, it's never NONE for anyone. And clearly, there's a major correlation between level of play and footwork. And as you look deeper into it, you find that footwork IS partial causation for level of play.
So, since you struggle with the exact thing I'm talking about, why not make a part 2 to this and help the TT playing world out + practice something you should currently be working on personally, and kill two birds with one stone?

[@sportclubkherson6903]

nice!

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nice i subbed ;)

[@karunareddy5449]

Good one

[@dr.akpatel9915]

Are you TT PLAYER??

[@dieguinhodopandeiro497]

Cool

[@diegogamboaramirez6735]

Do you think that chop block can be a good option for someone using defensive stuff like tackiness chop II 1.9 or feint long II?

[@whonoeofficial4958]

Good content

[@coolkids8951]

Pls make a video on phantom usage