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Backhand Blast-Off

Class: Class 3 
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

Class: Class 4 
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

Class: Class 5 
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

Class: Class 8 
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

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Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

Class: Class 12 
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching 
Sports: Table Tennis
Technique: Grips

Backhand Blast-Off

Learning Outcomes

Improve backhand drive consistency.
Develop hand-eye coordination.
Enhance court movement and positioning.

Description Of Activity

  • Warm-up: Light jogging, arm circles, leg swings, and racket swings.
  • Backhand Rally: Divide players into pairs and have them rally, focusing on hitting consistent backhands.
  • Backhand Challenge: Set up a target on the backhand side of the table. Players should aim to hit the target with their backhand.
  • Backhand Bounce: Players must hit the ball off the backhand side, bouncing it over the net and landing it on the opponent's side.

Variations

Increase the speed of the rallies.
Add spin to the ball to challenge players.
Introduce different court positions for the target practice.

Coaching Tips

Encourage players to keep their backhand side open to the ball.
Remind players to transfer their weight from the back foot to the front foot.
Emphasize the importance of making contact with the ball in front of the body.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.

Equipment/Material Required

Table tennis rackets
Table tennis balls
Table tennis table


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