Here are the 7 steps to play table tennis, based on the Chinese coaching concept.
- Learn the most important rules.
- Master the basic skills in ping pong.
- Learn several types of service & returning serve.
- Understand tactics, the psychology, and the match-play.
- Choose the right equipment.
- Learn how to train and practice daily.
Regarding this, what are the basics of table tennis?
The four basic table tennis shots:
- Forehand Drive.
- Backhand Drive.
- Forehand Push.
- Backhand Push.
Beside this, what are the 5 basic skills in table tennis?
Basic Table Tennis Skills You Need To Know
- Forehand Drive.
- Backhand Drive.
- Backhand Push.
- Forehand Push.
Can you learn table tennis at any age?
Eight to Ten Years Old
Table tennis is a great cross training sport for all sports, so you can’t really start too young or too old!
What is an illegal serve in table tennis?
Hidden serve is the most common illegal serve in table tennis. The player uses his free arm or his body to hide the contact point. It’s difficult to see if this was a topspin serve, a no-spin float serve, or a backspin serve. Hidden serve was allowed before but ITTF changed the rule.
What is the hardest part in the game table tennis?
shot selection! The hardest part of table tennis in my opinion is choosing correctly which shot to play and how you are going to reply to you opponent in less than half a second, every single shot.
What are the three basic service techniques in table tennis?
Basic Service Techniques
The ball must be held in the palm of the hand with fingers stretched, and tossed vertically at least six inches. The ball must be struck only on the way down. The ball must be struck behind the end line. The ball must be visible to the receiver until it is struck (2002 rule change).
Can you touch table tennis table?
you may not touch the table with your non-paddle hand. You may touch the ball or the table with your paddle hand (after reaching in to return a short serve, for example), or other parts of your body. NOTE: If the table moves at all from your touching it during a rally, that is your opponent’s point.
How can I practice table tennis at home without tables?
How do you make a homemade table tennis table?
Drill pocket holes in one side of the 2×6 boards (now 2 inches x 4 1/2 inches), every 6 inches. Use wood glue and attach to the bottom face of the ping pong table between the side boards. Pre-drill and screw in (2) 2-inch wood screws from the outsides into the 2 inch x 4 1/2 inch boards for extra strength.
How do you hit a ping pong?