Services
Individual or group table tennis lessons with emphasis on development of correct technique
Table tennis is one of the most technically complex sports in the world. Correct technique makes playing easier, promotes better results but also creates a platform for faster improvement and protects from injuries. Having bad technique means hitting a wall in improving your game sooner whereas good technique ensures breaking the barriers of improvement. As a coach I offer one on one training with special attention on analysis of current technique and how to correct it and also learning new playing elements. Group training is also possible as well as organizing training camps. Train Smart also offers organizing table tennis playing or tournaments for recreational purposes.
Table tennis equipment advice
Playing equipment plays a large role in table tennis as it allows for various playing styles. Also, each playing style and each player has a certain type of equipment that suits them best. Based on years of experience I offer advice on all kinds of playing equipment, especially when choosing a table tennis blade where a higher price does not necessarily mean a better choice and in choosing rubbers which can vary dramatically in playing characteristics. Feel free to ask anything related to table tennis equipment.
Preparation for tournaments and coaching in tournaments
Each sport has its specific periodization which means that depending on the dates of the competitions training may differ vastly in different time periods. When working with players I pay special attention to timing of the form in order to maximize learning in training season and also to achieve peak form in the most important competitions. I can also offer coaching during competitions.
Lessons for adult table tennis amateurs, coaching in various styles and playing against various styles: long pimples, short pimples, anti
Different styles are what make table tennis unique when compared to most other sports, especially on a non professional level. As a player with the experience of playing both in the Croatian 2nd league and in unofficial competitions (documented matches with more than 300 different oponents) I offer advice aimed to make each player’s game more efficient, whether you are a player who plays a specific style or you want to learn how to play against a specific style. In training I cover playing with inverted attacking rubbers, blocking with long pips, chopping with long pips, playing with short pips, playing with anti spin…
Advice based on video analysis of table tennis training and match play
If you are not able to take lessons personally, I offer advice on table tennis technique and tactics based on analysis of video recordings of your training or match play. If you want to send a video recording of your training session send me a short description of what you are interested in beforehand and I will give you instructions on what a recorded training session should include in order to be properly analyzed.
Locations for lessons in the city of Zagreb: Zagrebački Velesajam, Arena Prečko, Vjesnik or otherwise
I hold Train Smart training lessons in the city of Zagreb, Croatia in sports halls closest to you. Common locations are the hall of STK Merix at Zagrebački Velesajam (address is Avenija Dubrovnik 15) at the higher level of pavillion 6, the hall of Arena Prečko at the top floor of the shopping center Prečko (Slavenskog 1) or in the table tennis hall in the Vjesnik skyscraper (Slavonska avenija 4). Lessons can also be held at any location that allows for satisfactory playing conditions.
