Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies [Paperback]

Daniel Seemiller (Author), Mark Holowchak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 1996

Five-time U.S. singles and 11-time doubles champion Dan Seemiller, possibly the best American table tennis player ever, shares his secrets for top-level play in Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies.

Readers will learn the best table tennis techniques, strategies, and conditioning methods for success. The authors provide beginning through advanced players with practical tips that make a difference.

The book features 29 drills for developing better shot-making skills. Seemiller's creative shot and grip innovations will give players an edge. The 124 photos and illustrations make it easy for players to learn the proper techniques and sharpen skills. Plus, the book offers drill variations designed to hone the skills of advanced players and professionals.

Winning Table Tennis shows players 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 the body for optimal performance.

Also provided is a conditioning program to help prevent injuries and prepare players for optimal performance.

Editorial Reviews

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"""Danny does an excellent job for all serious tournament players wanting to go to that next level. If you can't make it to one of Danny's private camps, this book is the next best training assistant."""
Sean P. O'Neill
Two-time member, U.S. Olympic Team
National Coaching Chairman, USATT
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""Danny does an excellent job for all serious tournament players wanting to go to that next level. If you can't make it to one of Danny's private camps, this book is the next best training assistant.""
Sean P. O'Neill
Two-time member, U.S. Olympic Team
National Coaching Chairman, USATT

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (October 24, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880115203
• ISBN-13: 978-0880115209
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #270,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A " MUST READ" for all Table Tennis enthusiasts., April 30, 1998

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This review is from: Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies (Paperback)

I am a Singaporean. You do not find many books on Table Tennis on sale here. So when I went to London, I bought 3 different books. Of the 3,I found the book by Dan Seemiller the most comprhensive and informative.

Before, I had a lot of problems initiating an attack against opponents who utilise heavy underspin pushes and chops. Dan's book helped me master the skill of looping against underspin and thereby allowing me to initiate the attack. I found that a lot of players are not able to counter the spinny arch loop. As a result, I am more confident of my strokes and have moved a couple of rungs above my opponents.

I would like to recommend this book to all who wish to improve and perfect their game of Table Tennis.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable for TT players who really want to win., March 4, 2003

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This review is from: Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies (Paperback)

This book is for players who already know how to play TT. It doesn't include the TT rules. Ideal for intermediate-level players who want to progress up to "professional" level. This book describes all the major strokes and footwork. It's the only book that describes the various services both forehand and backhand. (Table Tennis from A to Z by Messinis contains only a cursory and theoritical examination of the services.). But the best part about this book is the one about how to shape up yourself for the tournament. The warm-up/warm-down exercises are great. The chapter on nutrition is excellent. The chapter on strategy is brilliant. Furthermore, the "tone" of this book is quite reader-friendly: it's like hearing the author speaking by your ears. In short, buy this book and I guarantee you'll never regret it.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any new players., June 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies (Paperback)

This is a good book which goes through the basic and advenced strokes of the game including how to be a world champion. The only bad thing is having to read and understand all those confusing directions about where to move your paddle and your hand.