Seniors MeetUP!
Fall in love with the game again!
This program is for seniors 55 and up. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm to enjoy a few games of table tennis! The levels vary from total beginner to intermediate. We even have a few advanced players on the roster.
Make new friends, have fun, live well, and find your place in the wonderful world of table tennis!
PROGRAM OUTLINE
**Please arrive in your sportswear and clean, non-marking court shoes. If you need equipment, please visit our OTTC Pro Shop to make sure you have the best!
Tuesday & Thursday 1-2pm: Controlling the Ball & Rallying with a Partner (for beginner to intermediate players)
LEVEL 1: Controlling the Ball with the Racket using the Shakehand Grip
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Develop the co-ordination required to control the ball off-and-on the table and serve the ball.
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Practice simple cooperative exercises with a partner or our Newgy Table Tennis Robot.
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Learn about the rules of the game and the qualities of equipment used in table tennis.
LEVEL 2: Hitting Drive Strokes, Blocking, and Rules of the Game
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Learn the rallying skills of driving the ball and blocking the ball.
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Perform drills that practice the forehand and backhand drive stroke.
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Learn about timing (when to hit the ball)
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Impart spin on the ball: topspin, backspin, sidespin
Tuesday & Thursday 2-3pm: Controlling Spin & Establishing Good Footwork (for intermediate to advanced players)
LEVEL 3: Creating spin and moving from ready position to ball strike.
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Learn footwork movements to get from the ready position to ball strike.
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Learn to feed the ball to your partner for drill practice.
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Improve timing by linking strokes.
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Develop consistency with the control stroke while moving with correct footwork.
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LEVEL 4: Making Better Quality Shots & Advanced Strokes
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Learn the topspin stroke and push stroke against both topspin and backspin.
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Continue to improve on movement with advanced drill exercises
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Initiate a rally using the loop against backspin push.
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Increase consistency of ball speed, spin, and placement.
7 REASONS TO COME OUT AND PLAY!
1. Stay in shape and set some health goals.
2. It is a safe/non contact sport.
3. Excellent for eye-hand coordination and psycho-motor skills.
4. It's an affordable sport!
5. Get out of the house, meet more people and like-minded enthousiasts.
6. Play and look better at cruises/vacation!
7. Less tv or computer time.
**with an annual membership