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Theory and Practice of Table Tennis

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Overview

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The course begins with the origin and development of table tennis, gradually delving into fundamental theory, beginner skill training, advanced technical and tactical training, doubles coordination, and competition strategies. The content is comprehensive and in-depth, aiming to help students fully master the basic skills, tactical theory, and competition rules of table tennis through structured instruction and scientific training methods.

A combination of teaching methods, including theoretical lectures, technical demonstrations, group practice, and simulated matches, ensures a strong integration of theory and practice.

Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, the course Table Tennis: Theory and Practice is designed to meet your needs.

It is a comprehensive learning system that integrates theory, practice, techniques, and tactics, guiding you step by step toward mastering the essence of table tennis and advancing to higher levels of skill.

Now, let’s embark together on this challenging and enjoyable journey of learning table tennis! In our mini-lectures, you will experience the unique charm of table tennis while achieving both physical and mental growth.

We look forward to seeing you in the course and exploring the limitless possibilities of table tennis together!

Syllabus

  • Chapter 1 Overview of Table Tennis
    • 1.1 Origin and development of Table Tennis
    • 1.2 Table Tennis Equipment
  • Chapter 2 Basic Theories of Table Tennis
    • 2.1 The Terminology of Table Tennis
    • 2.2 Playing Styles of Table Tennis
    • 2.3 Five Key Elements of Table Tennis
  • Chapter 3 Table Tennis Fundamentals
    • 3.1 Methods of Holding a Table Tennis Racket
    • 3.2 Basic Body Position in Table Tennis
    • 3.3 Forehand and Backhand Flat Serve Techniques
    • 3.4 Forehand and Backhand Drive Techniques
    • 3.5 Basic Footwork in Table Tennis
    • 3.6 The Forehand Two-Point and Three-Point Footwork
    • 3.7 The Backhand Block with Forehand Attack Technique
    • 3.8 The Backhand Block Followed By Forehand Step-Around Attack Technique
    • 3.9 Full-Table Random Placement
  • Chapter 4 Table Tennis Advancement
    • 4.1 Backspin Serve
    • 4.2 Forehand and Backhand Push Techniques
    • 4.3 Forehand and Backhand Loop Techniques
    • 4.4 Forehand and Backhand Push-to-Loop Transition Technique
    • 4.5 Transition from Forehand and Backhand Loops Against Backspin to Loops Against Topspin
    • 4.6 Short Push and Long Push
    • 4.7 Forehand Flip and Backhand Banana Flick
    • 4.8 Serve-and-Attack
    • 4.9 Receive-and-Attack
  • Chapter 5 World Champion Teaches Table Tennis
    • 5.1 World Champion Teaches Serving
    • 5.2 World Champion Teaches Receiving
    • 5.3 World Champion Teaches Match Play
  • Chapter 6 Table Tennis Doubles
    • 6.1 Rules, Pairing Models, and Combination Characteristics of Doubles
    • 6.2 Table Tennis Doubles Footwork
    • 6.3 Practical Application of Table Tennis Connection in Doubles
  • Chapter 7 Table Tennis Competition Rules
    • 7.1 Match Conditions and Rule Definitions in Table Tennis
    • 7.2 Rules for Legal Serves and Let Serves
    • 7.3 Competition Formats in Table Tennis
  • Final Exam

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    Guangxi University

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