Notational analysis of the cadet and junior singles table tennis finals at the 2013 Asian Championship

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

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    Abstract

    The purpose of this paper was to provide a comparison between the two finals of the elite cadet and junior table tennis players. The 2013 Asian singles cadet and junior final matches were notated live and video recorded for further post-analysis. Junior players demonstrated a more variable serve placement strategy and favored the more aggressive topspin cross table return deep into the oppositions forehand. Work rate time was marginally greater per game in the junior finals (cadet vs. junior; 3.1s ± 1.7 3.3s ± 1.8) however junior players had a greater average rally length (5.3 s ± 2.6 and 4.4 ± 0.9) and greater number of high velocity top spin shots (21.5 ± 5.5 and 14.9 ± 5.6). Physicality and aggressive playing style increases with both age and ability level. These data provide a start to inform coaches of the progression between the top levels at both age groups.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationISBS Proceedings Archive
    EditorsKimitake Sato, William Sands, Satoshi Mizuguchi
    PublisherUniversity of Konstanz
    Pages669-672
    Number of pages4
    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

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