ABOUT CARL DANNER
Carl Danner is a rare gem you find in table tennis. As a former nationally ranked and rated player, he offers a lot of insight into the game, especially when it comes to understanding the physical mechanics, movements, and techniques involved in becoming a better player. Director and Secretary US Table Tennis Association Foundation from 2004 to 2008 and current USATT High Performance Committee Chair, Danner is passionate, qualified, and committed to growing the sport of table tennis.
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Tips and Tricks with Carl Danner: Try a Little Defense
Defense isn’t just chopping or lobbying — it applies any time that you are just keeping the ball in play without attacking yourself. In that
Tips and Tricks with Carl Danner: Become a Champion with the Chop Block
Adriana Diaz won some key points in her successful U.S. Open Women’s Singles final by using chop blocks to great advantage. You can do so,
Tips and Tricks with Carl Danner: Returning Light Underspin Serves
One of the most challenging serves to return well is also the simplest — a light underspin fairly short on the table. This serve is