Table tennis tips - Warm-up and recovery

Warm-up lasts approximately 15 min and is of great importance in table tennis. It consists of two phases: (a) off the table and (b) on the table.

Off the table (general warm-up)

• Light jogging
• Rotational exercises (e.g. shoulders)
• Side-steps
• Front steps
• Jumps
• Stretching (e.g. shoulders, forearms, chest, legs)

On the table (special warm-up)

• Drives (forehand & backhand)
• Topspin (forehand & backhand)
• Push (forehand & backhand)

Recovery lasts approximately 10 min and consists of light jogging and stretching of the working muscles (e.g. shoulders, forearms, chest, legs).

© Denis TT World

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