TABLE TENNIS: Skills, Techniques, TacticsCrowood 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 |
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Contents
Coaching and Skills Awards | |
Skills and Techniques 5 The Grip and Bat Angles | |
The Basic Strokes | |
The Basic Service and Receive | |
Movement Needed for Table Tennis | |
Tactics 11 General Tactics | |
Different Playing Styles | |
Fitness and Training 13 Providing the Energy | |
FitnessTraining for Table Tennis | |
OntheTable Training | |
Injury Prevention and Management | |
Howto Find Out More 17 Organization ofTable Tennis | |
Useful Addresses | |
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