OTTAWA TABLE TENNIS CLUB

The Ottawa Table Tennis Club clinic series is designed for players of all skill levels looking to refine their technique and elevate their game. The clinic series focuses on key areas essential to table tennis performance, including endurance, agility, speed, cognitive capability, coordination, reaction time, vision, footwork, hand reaction, and precision. 

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It is an ongoing annual program where each clinic topic is divided into six sessions addressing a specific core skill or aspect of table tennis.  During the clinic series, emphasis on both technical skills and strategic insights of table tennis. The coach will guide you through personalized exercises that strengthen your fundamentals, including: detailed stroke mechanics, footwork, and strategic gameplay. The Clinic Series aims to provide comprehensive training in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. 

 

Clinic Goals

• Skill Development: Improve core table tennis skills such as serving, forehand, backhand, and footwork.

• Technique Refinement: Enhance consistency, accuracy, and performance through technique-focused drills.

• Game Srategy: Build a deeper understanding of shot selection, positioning, and reading your opponent.

• Physical Fitness: Boost agility, endurance, and coordination through sport-specific exercises.

• Confidence Building: Foster a positive environment that encourages personal growth and confidence in players’ abilities through constructive feedback.

 

Clinic Objectives:

• Personalized Coaching: Receive individualized attention to address specific areas for improvement and identify your strengths.

• Comprehensive Training: Explore all facets of the game, including technical skills, mental strategies, and match scenarios

• Ongoing Feedback: Benefit from direct coaching feedback and personalized development tips.

• Networking: Connect with fellow players and coaches to build a community of like-minded enthusiasts.

• Progress Tracking: Measure your improvement and set goals to guide your continued development.

• Benefits for participants

• Enhance foundational techniques like serves, forehand, and backhand

• Develop effective footwork and court positioning

• Gain insights analysis to refine your performance

• Network with fellow players and coaches

• Access to expert feedback and resources for continued improvement after the clinic.

• Opportunities to practice and refine skills in a supportive environment

 

Clinic topics

1. Footwork

2. Basic stance, forehand and backhand drive

3. Forehand and backhand topspin and loop

4. Forehand and backhand chop + active and passive block

5. Serve and serve reception+ topspin &loop

6. Anticipation + Game strategy

7. Third ball attack

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