TABLE TENNIS: Skills, Techniques, TacticsCrowood, 2012 M08 1 - 96 pages Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game. Featured in this book are: information boxes containing Top Tips and Key Points; an introduction to the rules, equipment and tournament play; colour action shots, sequence photographs of the strokes and detailed diagrams; an analysis of the skills and techniques needed by players just beginning table tennis, and by intermediate and advanced level players; helpful advice on different styles of play and tactics; practical information concerning coaching, table exercises, training and nutrition |
Contents
Coaching and Skills Awards | |
Skills and Techniques | |
The Grip and Bat Angles | |
General Tactics | |
Different Playing Styles | |
Fitness and Training | |
Providing the Energy | |
Fitness Training for Table Tennis | |
OntheTable Training | |
Injury Prevention and Management | |
How to Find Out More | |
Common terms and phrases
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