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Written by Eric Owens
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Wednesday, 31 October 2007 19:34 |
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This part of the training cycle will increase the amount of table tennis training and decrease the amount of physical conditioning. And now that you are in tip-top shape from all that weight training and running, it is time to put it to use on the table. You should be playing table tennis about 2-3 hours per session, 4-6 times (or more) per week during this period. The training should be focused on the key elements of the game—serve, return of serve, first attack, block, and finishing attack. Every training session should incorporate all of these elements with proper footwork and technique. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 31 October 2007 19:36 )
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Written by Eric Owens
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Wednesday, 31 October 2007 19:30 |
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A year of table tennis training can be broken down into three main cycles—In-season, off-season, and pre-season. So with the US National championships over seven months away and the North American Teams not till Thanksgiving, it’s time to put that racket away for awhile and go into the cycle of off-season training. During the in-season cycle of the year, you should have been focusing on match-situations drills and methods to compete at a higher level. This is much different that the off-season period. This cycle is more physically intensive and you will only be playing table tennis 1-2 times per week just to keep some feeling. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 31 October 2007 19:31 )
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Written by Eric
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Wednesday, 31 October 2007 18:33 |
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After you have completed both the off-season and pre-season portions of the training cycle you should be ready for competition and move into in-season training. This type of training is focused on winning matches and staying sharp throughout the tournament season. |
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