Table Tennis (Steps to Success S.) - Softcover

Hodges, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873224035 ISBN 13: 9780873224031

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1993

Synopsis

This book is excellent as a course text or as a self-instruction guide. It uses a unique progression of skills - the steps to success - to help players select serves and return shots that will give their opponents problems; add excitement to their game by putting topspin, backspin, or sidespin on the ball; choose the proper stroke to match their particular needs - whether for quickness, power, deception or just fun; select the best grip; improve their practices and games by starting out with an effective warm-up routine; find and enter tournaments; and prepare for tournament competition. Each of the 15 steps featured in Table Tennis: Steps to Success provides a solid foundation of basic skills and concepts. As players progress, they will learn how to adapt their game using the advanced strategies and playing techniques. Each step (chapter) explains why the skill or concept is important, identifies the keys to correct technique, helps players correct common errors, explains how to practise each skill in realistic ways, lists specific performance goals for each drill, gives a summary checklist for evaluating proper technique, and lets player proceed at their own pace. Table Tennis: Steps to Success features over 120 drills and 140 illustrations and will help students get started, make steady progress, practise match-winning skills, and correct problems as they develop.

About this title

Review

""The best presentation of table tennis techniques and strategies ever written. At last! A book that really covers the sport."" Todd Sweeris U.S. World Team member ""Written by one of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the U.S., this book gives away the secrets of China and Sweden."" Diana Gee 1988 & 1992 U.S. Olympic Team member

From the Author

Note from Larry Hodges
If you're interested in learning how the sport is really played by the best players, this is the book for you! All the advanced techniques are covered, from forehands & backhands to serve & receive, with lots of tactical advice. If you have any questions, feel free to email me (ttworld@erols.com). I look forward to hearing from you! -Larry Hodges, Director, National Table Tennis Center; Certified as a National Coach by USA Table Tennis; Chairman, USATT Coaching Committee, 1991-95

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873224035
• ISBN 13: 9780873224031
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160