by Art (Lao Du) | Oct 28, 2020 | General
Judging by the cars in the parking lot – the Alpha Romeos, the Porches, the Teslas (not the cheap one), Range Rovers and BMW’s – one finds that mostly the ‘elites’ (the nattering nabobs) are playing at our table tennis club. I’m talking about rich people, the kind...
by Art (Lao Du) | Oct 21, 2020 | General
The other day I got into a match with a lawyer – a personal injury lawyah! Lemme tell you somethin’, this guy was fast with his footwork and looked very trim and well-toned. Oh, yeah, these personal injury lawyers are all in good shape, probably because...
by Art (Lao Du) | Oct 16, 2020 | General
First, let me say this: If you’re not having fun, you’re not winning. If winning at ping pong has become your sole purpose, your primary mission in life, then go see a shrink or something, because you’re barking up the wrong tree. Maybe you should find something to...
by Art (Lao Du) | Oct 12, 2020 | General
Remember: It’s a game, it’s only a game. Now, having said that, I realize that everyone wants to win. Some are serious about it – some very serious – while some seem to take delight, judging by their lasting smiles, in just playing “for the fun of it,” winning not...
by Art (Lao Du) | Oct 5, 2020 | General
Here is some wisdom that encapsulates a winning philosophy in tennis and ping pong: Keep the ball in play against beginning and average (intermediate) players and you will win most of the time. Consistency – not making mistakes – is the key here. Try...
