I was listening to sport talk radio today, and I am always amazed at the amount of stats they have on professional players in the big sports in the US. Today was the National Basketball League draft, and they had so many stats on all the draft prospects it was mind boggling. I was wondering if at the top level, these types of stats are compiled for table tennis professionals. Things like serve placement, third ball attack efficiency, backhand winners, forced and unforced errors, success against left-handed players, etc., etc, etc.. I am sure there is awareness of general tendencies and scouting among top players, but I am curious if there is sophisticated collection of stats like in other, more media frenzied sports, and if th epalyers use this to plan strategies. Sabermetrics for table tennis?
Anyone know, and if so, are these data accessible to us mere peons?
Anyone know, and if so, are these data accessible to us mere peons?