pushblocker tutorial

pinger123 wrote:   I get this with people all the time, crap players always talking above their level off the table. They need to start doing they're talking on the table.

...you mean exactly like what your doing here?

I don't know how deep the talent level is in England, but the guy your bashing would be nearing the top 100 active players, though honestly he's not near as good as many of the guys who just showed up to a 2 star tournament I was at last week, where a 2600 and many 2500 players showed up.

pinger123 wrote: That serve is so disrespectful, that cory guy has really low level basic strokes i dont know much about the rating system in the US but im surprised he is that high rated. He's obviously cocky hence that ridiculous serves, i'd love to see him get hammered by a decent attacker (no offence PushB)

jayharoons wrote: For all those bashing pushblocker, why dont you guys put your videos up so we can see how good your style or technique is. It is very easy to judge or criticize.  I think most of pushblocker haters are just jealous. Atleast pushblocker has the courage to post his videos up rather than sitting in a different country and talking smack. I dont care what anyone says you cant get to his level of play that easy. Ask around how many people playing table tennis is US break into a 2200+ level and how long it takes.

Pushblocker wrote: pinger123 wrote: That serve is so disrespectful, that cory guy has really low level basic strokes i dont know much about the rating system in the US but im surprised he is that high rated. He's obviously cocky hence that ridiculous serves, i'd love to see him get hammered by a decent attacker (no offence PushB)    Here is how Cory plays against a conventional opponent:   <P =Mso style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas size=3>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSq4gF-A89M He isn't that bad.. He is a solid 2300 level player..

All I'm saying is I see people like this all the time at tournaments, cocky arrogant thinking they're clever. Let's be honest if this was a official behind closed doors match would he have done that serve? No of course he would he is trying to humiliate his opponent.

I'm not a great player but I would say I'm pretty solid... But no matter who my opponent is I show them respect.

pinger123 wrote: Pushblocker wrote: pinger123 wrote: That serve is so disrespectful, that cory guy has really low level basic strokes i dont know much about the rating system in the US but im surprised he is that high rated. He's obviously cocky hence that ridiculous serves, i'd love to see him get hammered by a decent attacker (no offence PushB)    Here is how Cory plays against a conventional opponent:   <P =Mso style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas size=3>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSq4gF-A89M He isn't that bad.. He is a solid 2300 level player.. All I'm saying is I see people like this all the time at tournaments, cocky arrogant thinking they're clever. Let's be honest if this was a official behind closed doors match would he have done that serve? No of course he would he is trying to humiliate his opponent. I'm not a great player but I would say I'm pretty solid... But no matter who my opponent is I show them respect.

addoydude wrote: he is trying to humiliate by using a serve that he knows his opponent will have diffulty with???? Why, we should all be serving easy serves to our opponents then, lest we be accused of disrespect. In fact, it is quite humiliating to lose to a long pips player who just pushes and blocks. Is that a sign of disrespect as well on the part of the lp player?

jt99sf wrote: addoydude wrote: he is trying to humiliate by using a serve that he knows his opponent will have diffulty with???? Why, we should all be serving easy serves to our opponents then, lest we be accused of disrespect. In fact, it is quite humiliating to lose to a long pips player who just pushes and blocks. Is that a sign of disrespect as well on the part of the lp player?   Have you ever played Peter Chen? try eating humble pie.

Who is barney reed junior? Never heard of him. Is he ranked top 10 in world?

pinger123 wrote: Jonan wrote: pinger123 wrote: That serve is so disrespectful, that cory guy has really low level basic strokes i dont know much about the rating system in the US but im surprised he is that high rated. He's obviously cocky hence that ridiculous serves, i'd love to see him get hammered by a decent attacker (no offence PushB)  I don't think you get what's going on in the video...he knows the best way to beat pushblocker is unorthodox serves and consistent, slower looping, and everyone's strokes look bad when playing PBhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3HCurxIv64 All i'm saying is the guy thinks he's clever laughing when he's doing these kind off serves, this guy would get embarrassed by any top 200 UK Player. As for the people talking s*** behind the camera i bet they're also crap players.  I get this with people all the time, crap players always talking above their level off the table. They need to start doing they're talking on the table.

How can an effective serve be disrespectful?

As for the laughter, I agree that it is disrespectful, but at the same time, you have to be able to see the fun part about it, that a really crappy serve can be used as a weapon against some one who you might lose to with your A-game.

As for a 2200 player getting paid, I doubt he will get paid anything but peanuts. Then again, there is probably more money in the sport in Germany then there is here in Sweden.

Pushblocker is a really fun guy to play against, and the truth is he does not take things seriously.  He just loves to play!  All his online bragging sounds crass but in person he's very friendly and courteous.  He never talks trash during games or confront a player or coach, and he never gets upset or curse at anyone when he plays except at himself, no matter what happens.  Just ask "Dr. Heavyspin" Larry Bavly, who is as intelligent, skilled and impartial as anyone on this forum.  Olivier does not deserve all the bad rap some posters are determined to smear him with.  The only thing I agree with his critics is he takes his bragging too far at times, although I understand he sees all his table tennis accomplishments as a self-parody of sorts, i.e. a "self-taught no talent guy beating all these 'good' players".   

Edited by roundrobin - 04/11/2011 at 5:05pm

If it's winning you points it's not disrespectful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSq4gF-A89M

Those of you complaining / bashing, I'm curious, try the following quiz:

3 players, one variation - I'm sure you've seen all three types in your climb to even a moderate level of skill / tournament experience.  So tell me how you beat them:

1) shakehander, anti-spin on the backhand, attacks loose balls with flat hits off the forehand.
2) shakehander, medium pips on the backhand, inverted forehand.  Strong loop, but what I'm curious about is, tell me how this player uses those medium pips, and what is your basic strategy.
3) penholder, long pips forehand and backhand, plays close to the table.
4) number 2 again, but this time they're a lefty if you're right handed, righty if you're left handed.

A few sentences on each will suffice - tell me about your serves, third ball strategy, pitfalls to avoid, and weaknesses you expect.  PM me so no one copies your answers and I'll post everything in a weeks time.


Edited by chronos - 04/11/2011 at 8:08pm

chronos wrote: Those of you complaining / bashing, I'm curious, try the following quiz: 3 players, one variation - I'm sure you've seen all three types in your climb to even a moderate level of skill / tournament experience.  So tell me how you beat them: 1) shakehander, anti-spin on the backhand, attacks loose balls with flat hits off the forehand. 2) shakehander, medium pips on the backhand, inverted forehand.  Strong loop, but what I'm curious about is, tell me how this player uses those medium pips, and what is your basic strategy. 3) penholder, long pips forehand and backhand, plays close to the table. 4) number 2 again, but this time they're a lefty if you're right handed, righty if you're left handed. A few sentences on each will suffice - tell me about your serves, third ball strategy, pitfalls to avoid, and weaknesses you expect.  PM me so no one copies your answers and I'll post everything in a weeks time.

pinger123 wrote: Who is barney reed junior? Never heard of him. Is he ranked top 10 in world?

Pump your brakes kid. That man's a national treasure