Glenmarie Table Tennis

This Is Your Brain on Ping Pong

GTT Admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:21:04 +0000

"Table tennis is the number one brain sport, so we figured this was a great way to get people interested in the brain because a lot of people play table tennis,"

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Fighting fit: How table tennis helps elderly live well with dementia

GTT Admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:18:13 +0000

Table tennis is a fast moving, competitive and social activity which involves physical exercise, sustained attention and the development of visuospatial skills. It is becoming increasingly more accessible for those living with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Table Tennis Keeps your Negative Thoughts at Bay

GTT Admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:11:39 +0000

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How Does Playing Ping Pong Help Your Body?

GTT Admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:48:28 +0000

Here are some exciting benefits that your body gets to experience when you engage in a table tennis game

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Pingpong “significantly improves” Parkinson’s symptoms in pilot study

GTT Admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:39:19 +0000

A pilot study has found that regular ping pong sessions may improve symptoms in elderly Parkinson's patients

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A Good Return

GTT Admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:30:41 +0000

One of the basic table tennis rules is about making a good return. Can you use your hand to play a shot? Can you touch the table or the net?

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Yellow Cards and Red Cards

GTT Admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:09:56 +0000

Yellow and red cards were first introduced into the game of table tennis in 1991. But what do they mean? And what do the rules and regulations say about them?

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Doubles

GTT Admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:01:18 +0000

Are there any differences between the rule of doubles and singles?

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Time Limits, Timeouts and Time-wasting

GTT Admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:15:19 +0000

Did you know that the rules of table tennis specify the amount of time you're allowed to take before and during a match?

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The Expedite Rule

GTT Admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:08:41 +0000

Is there a rule about the length of the game? How long can a game of table tennis last? What happens if both players keep the ball in play? Can they continue playing forever?

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