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Table Tennis

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Table tennis is one of the fastest individual sports in the world. It develops reaction speed and hand-eye coordination like few other sports can. Because it needs so little space, it is widely played in schools and clubs.

Benefits
  • Reaction speed
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Concentration
  • Strategy
  • Speed
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ForearmsShouldersCore

Supporting Muscles

LegsLower backWrists

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Low
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Basic strokes: forehand and backhand fundamentals

10

Up to age 10

Refining technique, learning to serve

13

Up to age 13

Tournaments, spin technique

A Family Sports Background Helps
Table Tennis: Technique and a sense of rhythm are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 6–10 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,000 – TRY 3,000

Equipment
Racket₺200–1,500
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Sports shoes₺300–900
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Masa Tenisi Federasyonu

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Leading Clubs in Türkiye
1
Beşiktaş Masa Tenisiİstanbul
2
Fenerbahçe Masa Tenisiİstanbul
3
Galatasaray Masa Tenisiİstanbul
4
Ankara BBSK Masa TenisiAnkara
5
İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi Masa Tenisiİstanbul

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Table Tennis Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Table Tennis? How It's Played and the Rules

The basic rules of table tennis, the scoring system and technical details

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What Is Table Tennis and How Is It Played?

A beginner-level introduction to table tennis and its basic strokes

Table Tennis Schools

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Kayseri Masa Tenisi Spor Kulübü

Kayseri · Melikgazi

₺300–700/month

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