Table Tennis: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series)
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
You have taken your first step to success in learning table tennis with the purchase of this book. Table Tennis: Steps to Success combines the knowledge and experience of master teacher Larry Hodges with the latest developments in learning how to become a proficient player.
Table Tennis: Steps to Success is a unique guide designed to maximize your table tennis progress. It is a breakthrough in sport skill instruction through its development of complete learning progressions-the steps to success. You will climb 15 steps on your way to table tennis success. Each step (chapter)
• explains why the concept or skill is important,
• identifies the keys to correct technique,
• helps you correct common errors,
• explains how to practice each skill in realistic ways,
• lists specific performance goals for each drill,
• gives you a summary checklist for evaluating proper technique, and
• lets you proceed at your own pace.
Each of the steps you will take is an easy transition from the one before. Your first few steps provide a solid foundation of basic skills and concepts. As you progress you will learn how to choose the proper stroke to match your various table tennis needs-whether for quickness, power, deception, or just fun. As you approach the top of your climb to success you will have gained confidence in your table tennis ability and experienced the satisfaction of becoming an accomplished player.
From the Publisher
"Even a good player who reads this book will become much, much better."
Amy Feng U.S. Women's National Table Tennis Champion
"The best presentation of table tennis techniques and strategies ever written. At last! A book that really covers the sport."
Todd Sweeris U.S. World Team member
"Written by one of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the U.S., this book gives away the secrets of China and Sweden."
Diana Gee 1988 & 1992 U.S. Olympic Team member
"The first real book on table tennis! A must for every table tennis enthusiast. Awesome!"
David E. Sakai President, Senoda Inc. North American Senior Champ
"Outstanding! The most thorough book ever written on table tennis. Larry's drills on each stroke will make any player better if they follow them."
Dan Seemiller Table Tennis Coach Former U.S. Men's Coach
Table Tennis: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series)
Table Tennis: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series),Larry Hodges,Human Kinetics Publishers,0873224035,Coaching,General,Ping-pong,Racket Sports,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Table Tennis
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