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Is there a qualification needed to assist (coach) a player during the match, by ITTF rulings?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Rene,
No there are no requirements. There are now ITTF coaching levels but they are not compulsory for coaching in a match. This would be really difficult to do.
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Now, if local or National Federations rule otherwise, and tournaments are held under the ITTF rulings, what would be mandatory?
Also what would be the correct denomination of the physical space reserved for the person that gives assistance?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills
Posted 13 years ago
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Hi Rene,
I would think that they could add their own rules if they are organising the tournament. This sounds like an issue has come up.
The space reserved for a coach is usually a few metres square. They aren't allowed to communicate with anyone else during the match.
So electronic communication devices to communicate with spotter or statistics, like in volley and other sports are out of the question?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills
Posted 13 years ago
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Yes, they are not allowed.
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