It’s had to say exactly what makes a “best” instructional video, but from my standpoint it’s simply this: the video has to be able to get it’s point across and teach it’s viewers in a simple fashion that can be easily understood. If a video gets too technical and elaborate, often I find that it’s just a “master” seeking to impress people with his “skill”. The best instructors don’t necessarily need to be the best players; they DO need to be the best teachers, able to impart knowledge and make sure that it sticks. To that end, here is a brief list of my 3 favorite table tennis DVDs that I’d recommend for any aspiring table tennis player.
Killerspin Success in Table Tennis Series – this set of DVDs comes as a package deal and is a keeper for anyone’s video library. The chapters are seperated across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of play so that you can find references for whatever degree of skill you’ve got. The videos get straight to the point with very little unnecessary elaboration. It’s approach generally takes three steps: demonstrating a move, showing...