“14 Deadly Forehand Mistakes” — Seth Pech’s Friendly Reality Check for Table Tennis Players

Presented by Paddle Palace and PechPong

If you’ve ever stood at the table wondering why your forehand loop isn’t landing, feeling stuck in your progress, or just trying to get more solid in rallies — Seth Pech has your back.

In this video, “14 Deadly Forehand Mistakes,” Seth doesn’t talk down to you. He’s not some distant pro giving textbook lectures — he’s your teammate, your practice partner, and that guy who’s gone through the same struggles you have. After months training and coaching in Sweden, he’s back in Texas, ready to pass on hard-earned wisdom with honesty, humor, and heart.

Why You Should Watch This Video

Seth has a unique ability to bridge the gap between high-level technique and the everyday player experience. This video isn’t just a checklist of errors — it’s a conversation with someone who gets it. He explains why these mistakes happen and gives you simple, effective drills and mindset shifts to fix them.

The 14 Mistakes — And How Seth Helps You Fix Them

1. Bending at the Side Instead of Rotating
   • You might loop the ball over, but you’ll never generate real power. Seth shows how to squat and rotate, not lean.
2. Arm Doing All the Work
   • That big backswing? It’s just your arm flailing. He teaches you to let your body create that power through rotation.
3. One-and-Done Forehands
   • Adults often hit one big loop and freeze. Seth drills fast reloading so you’re ready for that second (and third) shot.
4. Matching the Opponent’s Speed
   • “They go fast, I go faster!” — wrong. Seth reminds you you decide the tempo. Calm, compact strokes are key.
5. Not Adjusting for Low Balls
   • Missed that dipper? Seth reminds us to bend the knees and open the forearm to dig under tricky shots.
6. Fast Hands, Fast Feet, No Control
   • Seth got called out on this by a European champ! He now teaches the gold standard: move fast, hit slow.
7. Feet Move, But Body Doesn’t Load
   • Footwork without preparation kills timing. Practice moving and winding up at the same time.
8. Wrong Foot Steps In
   • Stepping in with the wrong foot? Seth shows how to fix this so you stay balanced and ready for the next shot.
9. Placing the Racket Instead of Swinging
   • You’re not a robot! Let the racket swing naturally back, bringing your whole body into the shot.
10. Elbow Finishes Too High
    • Players try to force the shot lower and mess up their follow-through. Seth fixes it with better finish angles.
11. Accidental Sidespin Overload
    • A little sidespin is fine — too much, and the ball comes back weird. Seth teaches how to vary swing paths and contact points.
12. That Darn “Advanced Push”
    • A leftover push motion from early training? Seth helps you break the habit and start using true rotation power.
13. No Swing Variety
    • Always swinging in one direction limits placement. He trains you to swing back-to-front, left-to-right, and everything in between.
14. No Rotational Power
    • If you’re still just pushing forward with the arm, you’re missing out. Seth shares drills (even without a net!) to train true body rotation.

Real Talk from Seth

Seth’s not just a coach — he’s your table tennis buddy who’s been through the same grind. He shares his own mistakes, stories from coaching kids and adults, and his journey learning from elite players like Peter Karlsson. That authenticity makes this video feel like a session at your club, not a sterile tutorial.