TABLE TENNIS
Analysis of Performance – example questions
1. Rules(and their role in sport), regulations and terminology
1. How many officials are there in a game of Table Tennis?
2. What is the role of the official(s)?
3.Give me three different violation signals from the official?
4. Describe the scoring system for table tennis. Refer also to the number of points.
5. Explain rules relating specifically to serving
6. What should the official(s) check regarding equipment and safety before the game starts?
7. When would an official stop the game and how does he/ she indicate?
8. Explain the size court area
9.What should the referee check regarding equipment and safety before the game
starts? Hair, jewellery, playing area, nets, bats etc
10.Give 5 rules and explain them.
- Explain the scoring system.
- What are the duties of a referee?
- What is the official diameter that the ball must meet?
- How high, officially, should the ball rise from the palm on the service?
- How high should the top of the net be from the playing surface?
- Describe the rules relating to a tie break.
- What is a foot fault in relation to the service?
- What are the rules relating to the ball hitting/clipping the net on service?
- List 3 requirements covering the server's free hand during the service
- How many times does a player serve each turn?
21. State the correct umpiring decision when:
i) in a doubles match, the service, having bounced in the server's right hand court,
passes over the net and lands on the centre line.
ii)for the first time, an umpire interrupts a rally to warn a player that his/her service
was doubtful.
iii)the receiver of a good, wide serve returns the ball outside the net post to land on
the opponent's side of the table.
iv)in reaching forward for a short ball, a player leans on his/her free hand on the
table.
22. What is meant by a combination bat, state the rule which applies to a combination
bat and what is the tactical purpose of using a combination bat?
2. Observation and analysis
1. Describe exactly what you see happening
2. Explain why he/ she is performing the way he/ she is
3. How does this affect the overall performance and implications for a game?
4. Observe a performer and analyse their .forehand / backhand technique
5. Observe a performer - what are their strengths and weaknesses? How would you correct their weaknesses?
6. Watch player A and analyse what you see in relation to their forehand or backhand or
serving technique?
7. Watch player A for 2 minutes. Explain what you see regarding strengths and weaknesses.How would you correct his / her weaknesses ie. Practices
8. Describe exactly what you see happening
9. Explain the technique for top spin service
10. How does this affect the overall performance and implications for a game?
11. Identify and describe to types of service and their uses
12. What coaching points could be emphasised when teaching the forehand push shot to young players? (think feet, legs, body, hands, head)
13. In a match situation, what suggestions could you give to help a player prepare mentally for taking / returning advanced shots?
14. What are the progressions for teaching a forehand smash?
15. What are the teaching points of a selected backhand shot?
16. Give 3 characteristics of a good stance when waiting to receive service
17. What would happen to the ball if top spinwas used on it?
18.Describe 3 different types of serve
19. State where your opponent would be in relation to the table if you chose to play a drop shot
20. Give two points of good technique for the drop shot
21. What would be the best way to counter an opponent who chops deeply and defensively?
22. What can you do to confuse an opponent on your service?
23. How would you try to counter an opponent who uses pimpled rubbers?
24. Give 3 characteristics of a good stance when waiting to receive service.
3. Evaluation& Recognising Strengths & Weaknesses
1. Identify a perfect model in your sport
2. What are their a) sport specific skills b) components of health related fitness and c) components of skill related fitness that makes them the perfect model?
3. If you were to watch both the perfect model and the observed player performing the same skill, what differences and / or similarities would there be?
4. If you were to compare your own performance to the perfect model, what differences / or similarities would there be?
5. How would you pick out a player’s weakest shot by watching a game situation?
6. What strategies would you use to encourage a player who lost their first game badly?
7. How would you use a video or report to bring certain evaluative points to a player’s attention?
8. Can you name and evaluate a professional player as to why he/she is the perfect model for the game?
9. Describe what makes up the modern day “perfect” attacking player?
10. Why is it that in the game of table tennis there is no definition of the definite ‘perfect model’ ?
4. Planning strategies, tactics, practices and training to Improving performance
1. Having identified the weaknesses of the player, as a coach what practices / strategies would you use to improve his/ her performance?
2. What methods of training would you use to improve his/ her performance?
3. What practices / strategies would you use to improve your performance?
4. What methods of training would you use to improve performance?
5. What are the progressions for teaching the ...... ?
You did a 6 week PEP program on improving your………………………‘cardiovascular fitness’:
6. How would this in turn improve your ability to play Table Tennis (maintain high work rate/skilllevel throughout the game/more efficient)
7. What methods of training would be most beneficial to Table Tennis? Interval/fartlek (why?)Similar to a game scenario.
8. Explain a training session forTable Tennis using interval training.
9. What type of training method would you use in table tennis ?
10. How will this improve your overall performance in table tennis?
11. Give an example of circuit training for table tennis?
12. Before any training or match we need to warm-up why is this?
13. What are the 3 different stages of a warm-up?
14.Can you explain a usual 30min warm up before a professional game?
15. Can you set up a one-month training program for a player with weak chop shots?
16. What practice routine could you use to practice both the forehand and backhand drives?
17. Suggest how the tactic of disguise could be used in a game of table tennis
18. Your opponent is a strong aggressive player what would be your game plan.
19. Describe one tactical play.
20. Explain the tactics which may be used in mixed doubles (hint – front and back)
5. Understanding the principles and roles of leadership to improve performance
1. What do you understand by leadership?
2. What characteristics determine a good leader on a table tennis court?
3.Who are the leaders in sport?
4.Explain what you think makes a successful coach
5. What’s the difference between formal and informal leadership?
6. What should a good coach do after a match?
7. How do the officials affect the performance of a game?
8. Explain the role of a referee - maintain a safe and fair game.
9. Explain the role of a captain - Motivate, lead by example, tactical changes on pitch
10. Explain the role of a coach - Motivate, tactics, team selection, plan trainings, manage
11. How can a coach improve a players performance before a major table tennis tournament?
12. How might a coach deal with a table tennis player who consistently under performs in tournaments?
3. How might your coach motivate you when your performance plateaus?
4. Who are the leaders in table tennis?