Table tennis drills
Table tennis push & block drills
6 free Table tennis drills for push & block, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
6 drills
Push & blockRallying & consistencyForehand and backhand blockOne player topspins steadily to both halves while the other blocks every ball back from close to the table.12 min · 2–4 players · U10+
Loop & topspinPush & blockLoop-to-block rallyOne player loops down the line, the other blocks it back, building a consistent topspin rally before any variation is added.15 min · 2–4 players · U12+
Push & blockLoop & topspinPush and block controlOne player pushes backspin, the other opens with a topspin and blocks the reply.10 min · 2–8 players · U9+
Push & blockLoop & topspinPush to loop transitionKeep a short push exchange going, then switch to a forehand loop the moment a push comes long.12 min · 2–4 players · U12+
Push & blockShort push and long pushA backspin push rally that mixes low short pushes, which would bounce twice, with fast long pushes to the corner.12 min · 2–4 players · U10+
Push & blockReceiveShort-game battlesA points game played over the net: serves and pushes must stay short, and any ball that goes long can be attacked.15 min · 2–4 players · U13+