A 175 lb person playing ping pong burns around 333 calories in an hour. However, this doesn’t tell the full story. A burn of 333 calories equates to casual play, for competitive training and matches, I estimate 417 calories is a more accurate figure. In this article, I go into
You should begin every session with a table tennis session warm-up. I recommend starting with a few exercises to elevate your heart rate, then move on to stretches, and finally finish with some skill training to get your eye in. Here is a table tennis warm-up example: High knees (2-3
There are all sorts of table tennis terminologies in the modern day. From basic words such as “block,” which describes a defensive shot you play off the bounce, to more obscure terms such as the “expedite rule.” This awards receivers a point if they make 13 returns in a game
Why did the table tennis player go insane? Because he lost his grip on reality! Pretty funny, right? After looking around at all the ping pong jokes online, I was pretty surprised by how bad most of them were. That’s why I decided to make a resource of the funniest
Ping pong drills are essential to improving as quickly as possible, and there are loads to choose from. One of my favorites is the backhand, forehand, forehand drill, it helps me cover the entire table and encourages the use of my powerful forehand. But who knows? That may not be
The most common illegal ping pong serve is the no-throw serve. It is incredibly prevalent among casual players as they do not know that they need to throw the ball up. But there are 8 ping pong serves to watch out for: No-throw serve Hidden serve Throwing the ball onto
I love nothing more than receiving ping pong gifts, so I thought I’d track down the best products out there. While it’s tough to pick a favorite, I think the Yasaka Mark V racket is best, that is, provided your gift recipient doesn’t already have a paddle to play with.
Table tennis balls may have found a comfortable, consistent balance today. But they have seen many changes throughout the years, some of which have improved the game, and others that have hurt it. If you’ve ever wondered “how are ping pong balls made?” Here is a complete breakdown of the
A ping pong ball’s size is 1.57 inches (40 mm) in diameter. This makes it the smallest sports ball in the world. It’s also the lightest at just 2.7 g. Here’s a further breakdown of the size of table tennis balls: Measurement Inches Centimeters Millimeters Diameter 1.57 4 40 Radius
Let’s talk about backhand rubbers. While some players are content using the same rubber for backhand and forehand, others like to experiment — to mix and match to find rubbers that suit their unique playing styles. After all, while we perform strokes on both sides of the paddle, the backhand
