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In search of the perfect game ... or how to "prolong rallies" in table tennis, in order to make the game more appealing for a general pubic and for the spectators, while at the same time still preserving its character.
[RATIONALE]
I dare to say out of the four main racket sports (Tennis, Badminton, Squash and Table Tennis) our sport has the highest number of active players and amateurs involved, yet it still does not translate into the bigger media presence, larger audiences at the events and higher level of professional support for the elite players.
The prize money in big events is not as big as in other sports.
[THE PERFECT GAME]
It is also important to realize what we think is the perfect game?
1. Maybe the current game is a perfect one for you, and needs only better promotion, better ways to televise it, better commentary (explaining its technical aspects)
2. Maybe it should be dominated by an all-around players (defensors included)?
3. Maybe it should be be hard to attack close to the table and rallies far away from the table should be dominant?
4. Maybe you think the third ball attack it the way to go?
5. Maybe hardb... ahh I didn't say it ; ) Well should it be less spin oriented?
[OPTIONS]
Of course there are some obvious options:
- adjusting the net height
- making changes to the surface of the table
- further adjustments to the ball (material, size color)
Less obvious are:
- to regulate serves in a way so that they will be less significant for the game.
- regulate rackets equipment in a way, so that they are not as fast etc.
- regulate rules in general.
- To put more effort on a "grass roots" coaching and developing small clubs.
So what do you think?
[RATIONALE]
I dare to say out of the four main racket sports (Tennis, Badminton, Squash and Table Tennis) our sport has the highest number of active players and amateurs involved, yet it still does not translate into the bigger media presence, larger audiences at the events and higher level of professional support for the elite players.
The prize money in big events is not as big as in other sports.
[THE PERFECT GAME]
It is also important to realize what we think is the perfect game?
1. Maybe the current game is a perfect one for you, and needs only better promotion, better ways to televise it, better commentary (explaining its technical aspects)
2. Maybe it should be dominated by an all-around players (defensors included)?
3. Maybe it should be be hard to attack close to the table and rallies far away from the table should be dominant?
4. Maybe you think the third ball attack it the way to go?
5. Maybe hardb... ahh I didn't say it ; ) Well should it be less spin oriented?
[OPTIONS]
Of course there are some obvious options:
- adjusting the net height
- making changes to the surface of the table
- further adjustments to the ball (material, size color)
Less obvious are:
- to regulate serves in a way so that they will be less significant for the game.
- regulate rackets equipment in a way, so that they are not as fast etc.
- regulate rules in general.
- To put more effort on a "grass roots" coaching and developing small clubs.
So what do you think?
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