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Friday Night
– A healthy turnout for our final session of the year on Friday night, gave us the opportunity to play doubles.
– I think everyone enjoyed it, we matched up the doubles teams to try and make the matches more competitive.
– A bit of fun, banter and that competitive edge makes a good doubles match for me.
– Thanks to Brendan, Bill, Chris, Euan and Keith for their support.

Friday Club Night Return
– We return on Friday 6th January 2023.

Thanks
– Many thanks to everyone who has supported our club this year from our club committee, club coaches and club members.
– Thanks to Bill who continues to provide advice on buying new bats and make up bats for our members when asked to do so.
– We are continuing to develop our young and adult players with the help of our coaches.
– Our club committee are always looking at ways to progress the club and we will give some insight into what we are doing at our club AGM at the end of January.

Bribar Table Tennis
– See catalogue here
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– A behind the back shot – give it a try

Table Tennis Quiz 2022
– I also include a link to Tom Lodziak’s Table Tennis Quiz 2022 for your enjoyment

Happy Christmas and a good New Year See you in 2023 !!!🏓🎅🏓

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi everyone,

Friday Night
– Good session on Friday night with the focus on our younger squad.
– Well done to Ailie, Charley, Ebony, Cameron, Alex and Aaron for their efforts.
– Thanks to Brendan, Bill and Keith for their support.

Club Nights over Festive period
– This Friday (16th Dec) will be the last before we resume again in January – this is due to restricted opening times at JWSC. The club night on Friday 23rd December will be OFF as JWSC closes at 1pm.
– On Friday 6th January the club night will be ON – this will be our first night back after the New Year.

Come and Try
– If you know of anyone who would like to come and try table tennis let us know.
– There is no obligation for them to commit to the club if they come and try.
– I would prefer that you advise us in advance rather than just bringing someone along.

Bribar Table Tennis
– See catalogue here
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– Japan’s Harimoto – only 19 – at his best – amazing game
– What is the most effective way of winning points in table tennis – featuring someone who was at the club recently😀

Thanks for your support

Peter

Sorry for the delayed post…

Hi Everyone,

Friday Night
– Good session on Friday night (25th Nov).
– Thanks to Bill and Keith for their support.
– From Friday 2nd December we will reduce the size of the hall we use at JWSC by half.

North Ayrshire Open Sunday 27th November
– Thomas Nevin went along to his first table tennis competition today.
– It’s a big step for any young player and I thought Thomas did very well.
– In a group of 4, he won his first match and narrowly lost out on the next two matches.
– He competed very well in both the matches he lost and to be honest they could have gone either way.
– I suggested he just enter one event at this time and unfortunately that meant he had no further matches.
– However he will have learnt so much from today and will be keen to get practicing for his next competition.

Bribar Table Tennis
– See catalogue here
– If you need any table tennis equipment let me know.

Finally
– 3 reasons why your forehand topspins go into net – see video here
– 4 simple serves for beginners – see video here
– Table tennis footwork for beginners – see video here

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Night
– Good session on Friday night.
– A number of our new players have made good progress since they came to the club and given that we still only have one club night in place at present it’s great to see.
– We must also put some of this down to the support of our coaches and other members offering help and advice.
– From Friday 2nd December we will reduce the size of the hall we use by half.

Edinburgh Banded Bathgate Academy Sunday 20th November 10 am start
– Both Euan and Gary went along to the event to get plenty of game time and they certainly got that.
– Each group had 9 players which meant 8 matches for both of them.
– They won some and lost some playing players of all ages, styles and abilities.
– It was a long day but one that they both enjoyed.

Duncanrig HS
– I went along to the school lunchtime club on Thursday.
– A small club of 12 players on the day.
– All keen to play the game and not there to muck around which was good to see.
– I offered some tips and advice and will follow up with additional information.
– I’m always made to feel welcome at the school anytime I’ve paid them a visit.
– I hope to make a return visit soon.

Bribar Table Tennis
– See catalogue here
– If you need any table tennis equipment, please let me know.

Thanks for your support,

Peter

Hi everyone,

Friday Club Night
– Delighted to see another good turn out on Friday night .
– Well done to Ailie who completed Butterfly Skills Improver Bronze Level – thanks to Keith for support.
– Thanks to Brendan, Chris, Bill and Tommy Mc for their support.

Edinburgh Banded Bathgate Academy Sunday 20th November 10 am start
– Good luck to Gary and Euan at Bathgate on Sunday.

North Ayrshire Open Saturday/Sunday 26th & 27th November (Closing date 18th November)
– Looking forward to seeing a couple of our juniors going along to this event on Sunday 27th Nov.
– Entry form here

Duncanrig HS TT Lunchtime Club
– I am planning to visit Duncanrig school lunchtime club this coming Thursday to see how the club is doing since it was set up in September.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Friday Club Night
– A warm welcome was received by Stephen Gertsen on his return our club.
– Stephen engaged the group with demonstrations, drills and fun games.
– The player’s in response were focused, committed and inspired to meet the targets.
– Delighted to see the juniors players in particular engaged and enjoying the session.
– Many thanks to Stephen, Brendan, Chris, Euan, Bill, and Keith.
– We all enjoyed a great night.

Edinburgh Banded Bathgate Academy Sunday 20th November 10 am start
– Keen to encourage those who have participated in events before to go along and give this a try.
– Gary and Euan have submitted their entry forms
– If you have any further questions or if you plan to go along, please let me know.

Finally
– Could this help you resolve some of the questions you have with your game?
– Tom Lodziak Table Tennis Advice & Chat
– Here you can ask a question about technique, tactics, training, service, returning serves or anything else you would like help with.
– You can also post videos of yourself training or playing a match.
– He will give advice and other players may give some tips too.
– It is very useful resource for players of all standards to get help and improve.
– To post a question or comment, you first need to register which is a very simple and quick process. Once you have registered you will be able post new topics and respond to other posts.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

Friday Club Night
– Great turn out on Friday night.
– Delighted to see Charlie and Ebony complete Butterfly Skills Bronze Improver.
– Both girls have made good progress in the past month and that has shown on completion of this stage.
– Many thanks to Brendan, Chris, Bill, Keith and Tommy Mc.

Stephen Gertsen Friday 4th November 1800-1945
– Stephen Gertsen will take our club night on Friday 4th November.
– Please arrive promptly for 1800 start on Friday night we are keen to get things set up and underway as soon as possible.
– Looking forward to it.

Edinburgh Banded Bathgate Academy Sunday 20th November 10 am start
– Keen to encourage those who have participated in events before to go along and give this a try.
– Link to event here
– If you have any further questions or if you plan to go along let me know.

Finally
– Forehand topspin vs backspin – Amateur vs Pro technique in slow motion
– See video here

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

Club Committee Meeting Monday 24th October
– Many thanks to everyone who our attended our club committee meeting on Monday 24th October at 8pm.

Stephen Gertsen Friday 4th November 1800 -1945
– Stephen Gertsen has agreed to take our club night on Friday 4th November.
– Up until recently Stephen was Scotland’s National Coach and currently runs Inverness Table Tennis Club.
– A frequent visitor to our club night sessions before the pandemic, we look forward to him providing an engaging session for player’s of all level’s and abilities.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Firstly, sorry for the delayed posting of this 🙂

Hi everyone,

Club Night
– Thanks to everyone who attended our club night on Friday night.
– Over the past month we have focused on improving the skills of our younger players
– Players of all abilities take time to develop their skills in this sport and younger players are no different.
– We have made good progress and that as been down to the players gaining confidence and being more engaged.
– Cameron recently passed his Butterfly Skills Improver Silver Award and we are keen to see others progress in the same way.
– Having a good number of qualified coaches available makes this possible and we are fortunate to have many available at this time.
– Special thanks to Brendan, Chris, Bill, Euan, Robbie, Justin and Keith for their support.

Club Committee Meeting 24th October
– We have our club committee meeting on Monday 24th October at 8pm.
– If you would be interested in attending or keen to support our club let me know.

Finally
– Half long serve
– Amazing story of how table tennis has helped this individual in challenging circumstances.

Thanks for your support

Peter

Hi Everyone,

Club Night
– Thanks to everyone who attended our club night on Friday night.
– Welcome to Gary Taylor who joined us on Friday.
– Special thanks to Brendan, Chris, Bill, Robbie, Keith and Kirsty for their support.

Kirkmuirhill Girls Brigade
– On Friday 9th September Amy, Katie and Gemma completed their Butterfly Skills programme – Bronze Improver.
– The girls had decided as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award to learn a new sport and I used this level to teach them the basic skills.
– Delighted that they completed tasks and to see them achieve that at our club night.

Duncanrig School Fayre 20th September
– On Tuesday (20th September) I will visit Duncanrig HS Fayre to promote the club to S1 and S2 pupils .
– The fayre has been set up to enable pupils see what clubs are available to them in the local community.

Finally
– Serves for beginners – video here

Thanks for your support

Peter