Implications for physical preparation of cadet male table tennis players: analysis of the 2013 Asian Championship singles final

Jonathan Glynn, Tom Rusga, Jake Hartley, Francis Mulloy, Joe Moore, Benjamin Williams, Gareth Irwin, Philip Graham-Smith

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    Abstract

    The purpose of this case-study was to attain and describe data on the physical demands placed on elite Asian cadet male table tennis players in high-level competition. The 2013 Asian cadet singles final was notated live while the match was video recorded for further post-analysis. A typical point consisted of 4-5 shots with the player activated for 3.2 s, working for 3.3 s and resting for 17.8 s on average. The frequency of movement types was reported and typical footwork patterns were described for the most common movement types observed (step, linear jump, lateral jump and pivot). Typical footwork sequences were presented for the first two movements when serving and returning. This information could be used to inform a strength and conditioning programme for a developing cadet player seeking to replicate a playing style of an elite Asian cadet player.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationISBS Proceedings Archive
    EditorsKimitake Sato, William Sands, Satoshi Mizuguchi
    PublisherUniversity of Konstanz
    Pages171-176
    Number of pages6
    Publication statusPublished - 9 Oct 2014
    Event32nd International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports - Johnson City, United States
    Duration: 12 Jul 201416 Jul 2014

    Conference

    Conference32nd International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityJohnson City
    Period12/07/1416/07/14

    Keywords

    • cadet
    • junior
    • notational analysis
    • shot selection
    • table tennis

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