Did you know that table tennis is one of the largest participation sports in the world? It is very popular in Asia and the games popularity has now spread across Africa and Europe. This sport is suitable for players of all ages and you do not have to be a jockey to participate. The game advertises that it exercises both the body and the mind, helps develop eye hand coordination and that it is fun to play.
You want to learn more about the game and want to try your hand at it. It could not be that difficult to play table tennis. You are just flipping a small ball back and forth across a long table. Well, playing table tennis correctly requires speeds, power and agility not to mention skill, coordination and dexterity.
It is played on a special table that is about 9×5 feet long and 2 feet x 6 inches wide and can be a permanent addition to your game room or you can use a portable table that can be broken down and stored between uses.
Some people will mistakenly think you are playing the old game of ping-pong, but this can not be further from the truth. There are a few differences between the two games and a true table tennis competitor will be...