Is Being Left-Handed an Advantage in Table Tennis?
Left-handed table tennis players have 4 key advantages over left-handed players. We explain what they are, and how you can take advantage of being a leftie.
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Alvaro's a qualified ITTF Level 1 Coach who's been playing Table Tennis since he was 15 and is now ranked within the top 50 in his native Argentina. He loves to compete in provincial tournaments and is always looking for ways to improve. Alvaro made his favorite memories with a racket in hand, and he joined the RacketInsight team to share his passion with other players!
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