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Special Olympics Table Ten
s
nnis Coaching Guide
Plannin a Table Tennis Tra
ng
aining & Co
ompetition Season
n
Table Tennis Attire
T
Appropriate table ten attire is required for all competito As a coach discuss the types of spo
nnis
r
a
ors.
h,
e
ort
clothes that are accep
t
ptable and no acceptable for training and competi
ot
e
ition. Discuss the importan of
nce
wearing properly fitte clothing, along with the advantages and disadva
ed
a
s
antages of certain types of clothing
tions. For exa
ample, long p
pant jeans and blue jean sh
d
horts are not proper
worn during training and competit
nnis
r
E
hey
wearing jeans that
table ten attire for any event. Explain that th cannot p erform their best while w
restrict their moveme Take athletes to local table tennis competitions and point o the attire being
t
ent.
l
out
worn. Yo can even se the examp by wearing appropriate attire to tra
ou
et
ple
g
e
aining and competitions and not
rewardin athletes th do not come properly dressed to tr
ng
hat
rain and/or co
ompete.
Shirts
a
actice and training. In competition, play
yers are
T-shirts are the most comfortable and practical tops for pra
required to wear a da colored sh to allow for clear visib
d
ark
hirt
f
bility of the ta
able tennis ba during play
all
y.
Tradition
nally, table te
ennis competitions are pla
ayed in tucked
d-in, collared shirts.
Shorts
For pract
tice, athletes should wear gym shorts or convention "tennis-ty
s
r
o
nal
ype" shorts. P
Preferably, th shorts
he
will have pockets. In competition, dark colored "tennis-type shorts are r
e
c
e"
recommende Wearing d
ed.
different
apparel for competiti can build an athlete's excitement fo the compe
f
ion
e
or
etition.
Shoes an Socks
nd
hould be traditional court or tennis sho with proper ankle, arch and heel su
oes
h,
upport. Running shoes
Shoes sh
are inapp
propriate for table tennis because they are designe for heel-to
y
ed
o-toe moveme and table tennis
ent,
e
requires support for lateral (side-t
l
to-side) move
ement. Runni ng shoes or w
worn-down sh
hoes increase the risk
e
y
ned
e
loth material to
of sustaining an injury like a sprain ankle. Socks should be made of an absorbent cl
prevent blisters.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Table Tennis
Welcome to Table Tennis
Hand-Eye Coordination Drills
Hand Ball Drill
Shakehand Grip
Bounce Ball with Racket
Forehand Drive
Hand Ball with Partner
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