Is there an age limit or basic criteria to start table tennis?
There is no particular age limit or criteria to start the sport. A person can take it up at any point in their life.
What type of rackets are good to begin with?
There are more than a thousand rackets on the market. If you want a no-brainer, go for GKI; if you want a more stable blade with good speed and spin, go with the Xiom MUV 07 or MUV 09.
How long does it take to perfect basic training?
With quality training, a beginner can perfect their basic skills in about one year.
Is there any way to monitor a player’s performance?
You can ask the coach to send training videos on a quarterly basis so you can see the progress visually.
How do I know if the academy and the training are good?
The best way to gauge an academy is by checking its last five years of performance history — through its website or by asking the coach for their profile. It also helps to take quarterly feedback from the coach about the player’s progress. You can check academy players’ performance on sites like tsttamumbai.org (Mumbai region), mstta.org (Maharashtra), and ttfi.org (India).
Under what circumstances does a player not improve?
Table tennis is a highly skilled game, and some children may find it difficult to improve due to a lack of motor skills and hand-eye coordination, or a particular physical or mental disability. Apart from these reasons, there is no other specific cause of non-performance.