Red Band - Beginner

Grip, Position & Posture

Hold handle in V. Thumb knuckle on knuckle rest, index finger on edge of bat. Control with thumb and index finger. Other 3 fingers loosely support handle.

https://youtu.be/0iV8NN1o76Y

Strokes

FH drive

https://youtu.be/axGJPJJkw4k

BH drive

https://youtu.be/8MTxdqCIFhk

FH push

https://youtu.be/jqZe4NEimfA

BH push

https://youtu.be/iyYEs3kv9uI

Serves & returns

Drive serve, push serve

Return drive and push serves

Footwork

Shuffle steps – sideways

https://youtu.be/HF0dKY2xcL8

Game Tactics

Choose correct stroke against incoming balls

Psychology

Be relaxed, not tense. Focus on correct techniques, not about losing points. Be positive about learning. Enjoy table tennis and make friends.

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Assessment

To be assessed by

UKCC Level 1 Coach:

Using correct grip used

Able to continuously play

5 x FH drive, 5 x BH drive

5 x FH push, 5 x BH push

3 x FH block, 3 x BH block

Able to Serve basic drive serves and push serves. Able to return basic drive serves and push serves.

Be able to do sideway steps.

Play correct strokes.

Showing relaxed and positive focus