Cross Training for Table Tennis
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Jake Jacobson Asked 10 years ago
In other sports, I've benefited from cross training (such as adding some swimming while training for track and field). Are there non-table tennis activities you recommend as part of a table tennis training program? Thanks, Jake
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Jake,
Running, swimming, weight training, even Tennis and other racket sports can be beneficial for Table Tennis.
I think different ways of maintaining fitness are a good way to break up training monotony.
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#8 - Fast Footwork
In this session you'll focus on increasing the speed of your footwork. To do this we ask you to forget about consistency and concentrate on speed. You should be playing at a pace where you can get around 4 or 5 balls on the table. If you are getting 10 or 20 balls on then you need to up your pace again. It's important to play right to the edge of your ability to actually increase your skill level. We also continue to develop the new serve you have chosen to work on.
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Jake Jacobson Posted 10 years ago
Thanks Alois! I lift weights two or three times a week and I think it helps my table tennis. -Jake
I am sure it would.