3/4 size table?

StuartMarquis · May 11, 2018

Looking for advice as to whether there's any benefit in training on a smaller table? I train on a full size table a couple of times per week at my club, and currently have a full size table in my garage, but its a bit too cramped and a 3/4 size table would fit the space better...but I'm worried that training on a smaller table might mess up my game when I transition to a full-size table for matches. What are your thoughts?

Atas Newton · May 11, 2018

It will definitely mess up your game, I played on a non-standard table (wrong height as well) outside for a while, the difference was night and day. I'm curious, do they sell miniature tables or were you gonna trim it down yourself?

StuartMarquis · May 11, 2018

They make tables that are 3/4 (75%) the size of normal tables. This is the one I was looking at:

https://www.table-tennis-tables.co....s/gallant-knight-cadet-3-4-sized-1160670.html

UpSideDownCarl · May 11, 2018

The Korean team used to take two tables and put them side by side for working on footwork. So, a larger table might give benefits for training. But I don’t think a smaller one would be a great idea.

But also, training in a space where there isn’t enough room for the table or for footwork isn’t ideal for training either. You can work on some stuff like that. But since you can’t footwork past the sides of the table it could give you the habit of reaching for balls that you should move your feet to get to.

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sderyke2002 · May 11, 2018

I own a smaller table which I bought for a small room just to practice serves etc and it was not useful.

I now have a larger one crammed in the same room and don't regret the decision even though there is not enough room for two to play at it at the same time.

I may take it to work and get some nerf paddles or something to make use of the small one.

BeGo · May 12, 2018

Training at cramped place, especially chopper, could cost You blades. [emoji14]

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Ranger-man · May 12, 2018

Playing in cramped spaces or on a smaller table will change your playing style and force you to adopt techniques that will severely limit your game. We have a smaller table at home where we often join up for family fun and I always play with my left hand so as to not mes up my technique. If you are buying the smaller table to work on your actual game, don't. If it is just for fun, even then don't unless you play with your off hand or you play on it for like just half an hour a week with friends or family. That is my advice.

killiegradge · May 12, 2018

Ranger-man said:
Playing in cramped spaces or on a smaller table will change your playing style and force you to adopt techniques that will severely limit your game. We have a smaller table at home where we often join up for family fun and I always play with my left hand so as to not mes up my technique. If you are buying the smaller table to work on your actual game, don't. If it is just for fun, even then don't unless you play with your off hand or you play on it for like just half an hour a week with friends or family. That is my advice.

Interesting discussion. I am planning on getting a table for my small garage but have no intention playing seriously again. Should I get a small table with space at ends and sides or full size table with limited space? Intention is purely for family and friends fun.

Simas · May 15, 2018

Ranger-man said:
We have a smaller table at home where we often join up for family fun and I always play with my left hand so as to not mes up my technique.

That's very cool

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