[Those who win are good at Pushes] Seiko Iseki: “Use two types of Pushes, one for transition and one for attack. Pay attention to the height over the Net.”

 Seiko Iseki
1988 Olympic doubles gold medalist

The decisive difference between a good Push and a bad one is the height of the Ball as it clears the Net

During his playing days, Seiko Iseki was known as a master around the table and also had a strong reputation for his Push. What was the key he kept in mind himself, and what are the points from a coach’s perspective?

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　During my playing days, there was no technique called the Chiquita yet, and most Players, including myself, used the Push a lot against Balls near the table. Even in modern Table tennis, the Push is an effective technique that combines Control and offensive capability.

　Broadly speaking, there are two types of Push. One is the Push used as a “transition” to return safely. The other is a long, “attacking” Push sent sharply to the Opponent’s forehand side, among other areas. Knowing when to use each of these two is the key to making Match play go your way.