Multi-day table tennis tournaments are a test of sheer endurance. In Part 5 of our series, elite Head Coach Shahin Akhlaghpasand shares his world-class playbook for preserving your physical and mental energy between matches so you can avoid late-stage burnout and peak when it matters most.

Ever wonder what separates good table tennis players from the elite? According to Coach Shahin Akhlaghpasand, the secret to consistency isn't in the rally—it's how you manage the pauses. Learn his 5-step routine to master your mental game.