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Just wanted to get everyone's ideas about improving how Table Tennis is presented on TV and media.
I liked the ITTF slow-mos now. What happened to the reaction-time meter that I once seen last year? Bring that back!!!
I would really like a Spin Cam as well as Speed Cam(similar to how tennis has speed measurements of various shots, if it's even possible. I heard that they are using radar technology to do speed measurements in tennis. One possible way is to embed a small non-visible tracer on 2 small parts of the ball surface, i'm sure with current technology(high speed cameras and advanced software) somebody would be able to do something.
Dynamic commentators who truly understand the sport (intricacies in shotmaking, spin, tactics, etc) would really help too! I'm thinking about employing the former greats, or even employing players who have already lost to comment. Imagine Waldner, Persson or Timo Boll commentating the recent finals between Joo Se Hyuk and Ma Long! When Wang Liqin improves his English, he'll be able to commentate matches too!
I think dynamic audiences help a lot too! Cheering loudly, stomping foot, loud horns, face paint, this would really transform atmosphere. To those who are going to watch the 2012 London Olympics this is your job!
For media, I hope that the ITTF would collaborate with the fantastic Youtubers who make absolutely cool tribute videos. Some investment into attractive Table Tennis TV advertisements would be even cooler, with possible support from TT equipment manufacturers like Butterfly, Stiga, Adidas (they will be the ones that benefit the most from increased participation!).
What ideas do you guys have?
I liked the ITTF slow-mos now. What happened to the reaction-time meter that I once seen last year? Bring that back!!!
I would really like a Spin Cam as well as Speed Cam(similar to how tennis has speed measurements of various shots, if it's even possible. I heard that they are using radar technology to do speed measurements in tennis. One possible way is to embed a small non-visible tracer on 2 small parts of the ball surface, i'm sure with current technology(high speed cameras and advanced software) somebody would be able to do something.
Dynamic commentators who truly understand the sport (intricacies in shotmaking, spin, tactics, etc) would really help too! I'm thinking about employing the former greats, or even employing players who have already lost to comment. Imagine Waldner, Persson or Timo Boll commentating the recent finals between Joo Se Hyuk and Ma Long! When Wang Liqin improves his English, he'll be able to commentate matches too!
I think dynamic audiences help a lot too! Cheering loudly, stomping foot, loud horns, face paint, this would really transform atmosphere. To those who are going to watch the 2012 London Olympics this is your job!
For media, I hope that the ITTF would collaborate with the fantastic Youtubers who make absolutely cool tribute videos. Some investment into attractive Table Tennis TV advertisements would be even cooler, with possible support from TT equipment manufacturers like Butterfly, Stiga, Adidas (they will be the ones that benefit the most from increased participation!).
What ideas do you guys have?