Table Tennis - Shot Selection and Rallying (Doubles) (Learning Resources)

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Teacher should establish if there are any students who play table tennis regularly, these students can be given the opportunity to lead class activities.

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Watch the following video and analyze the different shots played in a doubles match.

Table Tennis - Doubles

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Research the Top doubles players in the world and find out what makes them so good.

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Shot selection and Avoiding Rushing in Table Tennis:

Click on the link for tips on how to select the correct shot and avoid rushing:

Shot Selection Tips

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Part 1 - Warm Up

'Around the World'

Student split into two teams, half on one side of the table the other half on the other side. Once a student hits the ball over the net, they run around the table in a clockwise direction and join the back end of the other line. The idea is to see how high of a rally can be made.

Rules can be changed where students can make smaller groups, or can be eleiminated if they play a bad shot or lose a point

Part 2 - Skill Development

Introduce rules of the doubles game. Rally between partner to promote good hand eye coordination and skills.

'Placement Drills'

Groups of 3, two players on one side and the other player at one point of the other end of the table. Doubles players practice alternate hitting to the same retrieving player (same spot) over and over again. Aim to get 5-7 shots in the same location. Then switch positions

Part 3 - Practice Match (Doubles)

Students play a practice match to familiarise themselves with how doubles play works. Those students who are rotated off are to coach and provide feedback in terms of shot selection and technique.