TABLE TENNIS: Skills, Techniques, Tactics

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Crowood, 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

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

The Basic Strokes
The Basic Service and Receive
Movement Needed for Table Tennis
Advanced Strokes
Advanced Service and Receive
Tactics
Organization of Table Tennis
Useful Addresses
Glossary
Index
Copyright

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