In order to win great titles, you have to play against all the masters of the different styles of play. Therefore, you must regularly practice and compete against players of different styles. The most important styles to cover are: loopers (maximum topspin), attackers (maximum speed) and choppers (maximum backspin).
Another important aspect is to play against left-handed players. I would like to remind you that both right-handers and left-handers spend 85% of their playing time fighting right-handed players. To be successful against both right and left handed players require well
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developed technique and very good balance.
I have had the advantage of practicing a lot with left-handed players, for example Mikael Appelgren and Ulf Thorsell at my first Club Spårvägen. Later in the Swedish national team, the left-handed players were well represented: Appelgren again, Stellan Bengtsson, Erik Lindh, Ulf Bengtsson, Thomas von Scheele and Peter Nilsson.
Table tennis is a tough sport, exercised under a high level of stress. Many times you have to play many games per day. Therefore, it is important to be able to earn points simply and quickly.
I have always been able to rely on my serve, often to score points directly. Also, I've worked hard to hit an aggressive third ball after my serve, usually with a forehand.
Take some time to analyze the winning weapons you already own and remember that new weapons can be developed!
Table tennis requires a tremendous amount of practice. I always try to play as relaxed as possible. This will increase your chances of playing relaxed even in high stress situations, and at the same time decrease your number of injuries.
Personally, I have managed to avoid long injuries, which is one of the reasons I have been able to stay at the top for so many years.