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[johndeer]

my friend introduced me to pingpong game a year ago. i have a lot of fun with it so far. Would like to learn more about and improve my game. I play once every week, but i feel compelled to improve my game in order to keep up with my friends (opponents at game). Well, getting an instructor is quite expensive. I'm think of buying a training video. Any suggestion? The other day, I happened visiting a website http://joy-pingpong.blogspot.com which has some lesson videos. It may not be sufficiently complete for me, but at least it is free. Can someone suggest other websites where I can learn more about pingpong FREE.

[ejunkie]

You can pick up some techniques by just watching world class players play (videos from worlds championship, olympic, world cups, world team ,etc.). I recommend the women because the men's fitness level is beyond you. You can also watch better players play at your local clubs. Maybe they will be friendly and teach you a thing or two.
What city in CA are you in? Almost all the major city in CA have clubs. TT is very strong in Northern CA.

[johndeer]

thanks for your tips. i'm in Davis, California.

[ejunkie]

May be UC Davis has a club that allow non-students to play!