Do you want to strengthen your body, your brain, and your social skills? Then table tennis is for you!
One benefit that comes along with table tennis is that it can strengthen your muscles as well as mobilise the joints. An example of this is shown when Paul Hooley, going into his eighties, suffers from a heart attack, but plays table tennis as part of his recovery and after. “I am as fit and healthy now as I was before my incident, playing still to a very reasonable standard.” He says.
Another way Table Tennis can help your body is by strengthening your reflexes and your hand-eye coordination. According to killerspin, the fast movement of the activity improves fine and gross muscles since the ball moves fast and the table is relatively small. You need to concentrate on the sport in order to have longer, more exciting games.
If you thought that Table tennis could only help the body, you would be wrong. The final benefit of table tennis is that the sport requires social interaction as well as good sportsmanship. This is because almost everyone can learn and pick it up easily, creating a new, fun hobby to do in your free time. Also, table tennis usually does not require many materials (paddle and ball), so the sport can be played almost anywhere!
Some people may argue that table tennis is just a game, and is not a serious sport that doesn’t benefit the brain in any way. Others say that playing too much can lead to injuries in the lower back and neck due to the wrist and waist rotation for power in the shot. Also, It can be expensive to buy a table and a paddle, making it unaffordable for some people. Finally, others say that it isn’t beneficial because it is not a team sport, but a 1v1 only.
Despite these beliefs, I believe that table tennis is a serious sport that can have many benefits, and could lead to injuries, but could be prevented by therapy and stretching after long periods of play. Also, Table tennis doesn’t necessarily have to be a team sport, but rather a fun challenge between your opponent and you.
Strengthening the joints and muscles can come in handy for other sports, as well as preventing injuries and keeping balance. Improved coordination can make it so a child player or even an adult player can be more aware of their life’s surroundings and excel more in academics. In conclusion, table tennis overall is a very effective and enjoyable sport that is excellent for the player’s physical and social health.
