Project Description
Also known as ping-pong this truly global sport, is played by 300 million people worldwide. It is easy to learn at a basic level, a ‘Sport for all’ and a ‘Sport for life’ – anyone can play and continue to play. It is an enjoyable, safe, healthy sport (drug free), particularly good for developing alertness and co-ordination.
Two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Except for the initial serve, players must allow a ball played toward them only one bounce on their side of the table and must return it so that it bounces on the opposite side. Points are scored when a player fails to return the ball within the rules.
Facilities and Equipment
At a basic level table tennis is easy to set up, space efficient (4 tables can fit into a badminton hall), versatile (can be played almost anywhere, and on modified tables if necessary), non-weather dependent (except when played outdoors!), and equipment (tables, nets, bats and balls) is relatively inexpensive. Normal sporting/PE kit (preferably dark coloured) and light soled sports shoes or trainers are appropriate. However, at a higher level there are specific requirements regarding size of hall, lighting, flooring etc. according to the level of competition, and better players demand higher quality equipment and clothing.
Just the beginning..
For more information please visit the English Table Tennis Association’s website http://www.englishtabletennis.org.uk/
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Bedford Community B&TT Club
The Bedford Community Badminton & Table Tennis Club was originally just a Table Tennis Club set up after the ‘Get Back Into’ January 2010 programme at …
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