Special Olympics Table Ten s nnis Coaching Guide Plannin a Table Tennis Tra ng aining & Co ompetition Season n Trainin for Table Tennis ng It is highly unlikely that you will ha a group of athletes at only one abil level. It w be necessa for ave o lity will ary valuate the le evel of individ duals and ada their prog apt grams accord dingly. Assista coaches c be a ant can you to ev tremend dous help with this by takin one ability group while the head co h ng y e oach takes ano other. d eek programs for beginner and intermediate table r Following are suggested topics for eight (8)-we training p tennis at thletes. These are suggest e tions only. Be creative and design a pro e d ogram that is tailored to y s your particula team of ath ar hletes. If time permits, spe two prac e end ctice sessions on each topi ic. ed n b o mphasis can t then be place on ed Advance players can review the basic strokes in one or two sessions. Em refining basic strokes and introduc s cing advanced techniques It is importa to stress serves and re s. ant eturns for ayers since th will be rea for comp hey ady petitive situat tions earlier in the season. As your athl these pla letes progress add strateg to their gam s, gy me. 14 Special Olympic Table Tennis Coaching Guide - July 2014 cs e