Dear ATTC members, parents and friends, ARARAT Table Tennis Center ATTC Table Tennis training program and services has played a key role in improving our youth ping pong skills and preparing them for a number of internal and external tournaments (AGRRT, LATTF & USATT). These tournaments are essential in improving our youth s athletic agility, up lift their competitive spirit, team work and further advance their ping pong skills. As an on-going part of my commitment in expanding Table Tennis Youth Training Program (YTP) and services, I am pleased to announce the following three new after school and weekend Table Tennis program services for our Southern California community, sponsored by Butterfly USA. 1. Table Tennis - Youth Recreational Program, 2. Table Tennis - Private Training Program, 3. Table Tennis - Academic Class-based Training Program 4. Table Tennis On Line training Program - TBD 5. Table Tennis Video & Book Library Pro Shop Services - TBD 6. Pro Shop Services Selling Butterfly TT equipments - TBD Table Tennis - Youth Recreational Program We encourage all ARARAT youth member to use our facilities during regular youth practice sessions to play ping pong and have fun. Non-members will pay a nominal fee for facility and equipment usage. We will provide paddles, tables and balls. For further information, please refer to the package description listed below. Table Tennis - Private Training Program This program is designed for all players that need one-on-one instructor based training to further enhance or expand their ping pong skill sets. The program comes in different packages and group discounts. For further information, please refer to the package description listed below. 1 P a g e
Table Tennis - Academic Class-based Training Program The table tennis afterschool and weekend training program will replace the month-to-month training with a more formal academic semester-based training format. The classes will be offered during spring, summer and fall semesters with the following schedules: Spring Summer Fall TRI-Semesters January - April May August September - December The training program is divided into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced categories, with three levels (level I, II, III) per each category. Each category/level corresponds to a specific USATT ranking level as described below: Beginner Beginners Level I USATT ranking 0-300 Beginners Level II USATT ranking 300-600 Beginners Level III USATT ranking 600-900 Intermediate Intermediate Level I USATT ranking 900-1200, Intermediate Level II USATT ranking 1200-1500, Intermediate Level III USATT ranking 1500-1800, Advanced Advanced Level I USATT ranking 1800-2100, Advanced Level II USATT ranking 2100-2400, Advanced Level III USATT ranking 2400-2700, There will be a class for each category/level with a specific training goals and objectives in mind. The classes will be small group sizes, with maximum 6 players per class. And of course, all 2 P a g e
the training will be conducted in our newly renovated TT training facility equipped with state of the art training equipment for students to practice, learn and advance their ping pong skills. Passing a specific class will be based on a variety factor such how students perform in the class, their prompt attendance, and passing live practice and drill tests, including a small multiple choice exam specifically designed for that level. The exams are designed to test player s knowledge of the USATT TT rules and TT terminologies, including ATTC s Etiquette and Safety rules. Upon completion of Beginners Level 3 class, students will have a great knowledge of the skills listed ATTC s TT training overview Beginner s Level to play a great ping pong game, including knowledge of USATT TT rules!!! At the end of each semester, the coach and TT committee will review their performance and provide the Certificate of Completion. For further information, please refer to the package description listed below. Table Tennis On Line Training Program TBD We are looking into purchasing on-line training class (3-5 Concurrent licenses) for our members to learn TT at their leisure time. Table Tennis Video & Book Library TBD As part of ATTC Pro-SHOP services, we will setup a TT Video and Book library of the TOP video TT Training packages for members to rent. These will be referenced during group instructor based training classes. Pro Shop Services Selling Butterfly TT equipments TBD - ATTC will be setting a Butterfly PRO SHOP services to sell TT equipments. The TT equipment will be kept in Husky cabinets. 3 P a g e
1. The right way to hold your paddle ARARAT Table Tennis Center ATTC s TT training overview Beginner s Level Shake hand: Hold the paddle like you are holding your fist, put thumb finger on top and index finger on back and the other three just hold as fist Pen holder: put your thumb finger on top left and index finger on top right and the other three on the back Goal: hold it professionally that even the coach finds no mistake 2. How to do forehand hit/swing with right position and right movement Stand: two legs a little wider than your shoulder, left foot forward relative to right foot (about a half step forward), stand close to table (about a fist far) Forehand swing: start your paddle from right and low (about at waist height) and pointing on the right, and swing slowly to the left and high using mostly your forearm, stop in front of your eye; while swinging, your body and feet need to turn from right to left Goal: can do 20/group and 3 groups in 10 minutes with right position and right movement (no move) 3. How to do forehand move and hit Move: two legs jump to left or right at the same time, remember not to jump upward but jump sideways, also need to know you have to jump then hit which not at the same time Goal: can do 20/group and 3 groups in 10 minutes for half table 1-1 move 4. How to do backhand hit Stand: two legs a little wider than your shoulder at about horizontal position, close to table Move: start from left and push forward and right using mostly your forearm and wrist Goal: able to do 30/group and 3 groups in 10 minutes and blocks coach s attack (this depend on the coach) 5. Learn forehand loop (top spin) Same position as hit/swing, just a half step further to the table than before Aim at the upper most part of the ball (midway between top and middle) Use your wrist and forearm 4 P a g e
Key Factor: have to spin the ball and needs to prepare for the ball Goal: able to loop just like hit but with spin 6. Learn ways to treat under spin Chop the ball and return to opponent under spin, aim at lower part of the ball and spin and control the ball by yourself Loop the ball up with your own spin (attacked), almost the same way as top spin but add a upward spin to counter the under spin of the ball, need to prepare better for the ball, stronger spin required Goal: able to chop most balls, spin and no spin, and able to loop under spin after you chop 7. Learn how to serve Learn how to serve under spin, no spin, side spin, side top, side under, inverse side top and under to everywhere on the table Key: the touch and the spin on the ball is most important 8. Learn how to receive Learn different ways to receive various spins like chop, push, flip, loop, etc. If you complete the training above, congratulations, but you still have more to go. All the above is for beginners, so if you complete everything above, you know everything you need to know to play a game, but if you want to play a better game, that is, be a stronger player, you need more advance and personal training from couch. Example: backhand under spin loop, the follow up after under spin loop, way to block opponent s attack (both hit and loop, spin and no spin), doing anywhere on the table, etc. Good luck and have fun 5 P a g e
Table Tennis - Youth Recreational Program ode: ATTC-REC-2014 Recreational package includes: Package : Open to all 6-18 years old kids 2 3 tables available per day After school or on weekends practice time State of the art Table Tennis equipments TT Rental Robots and Training Nets - Rental No coaching support Includes use of Ping Pong tables, paddles and balls 1. Members Free 2. Non-members - $5 guest fee/day 3. TT Robots Rental Fee Members - $10/hr & Non-members $15/hr Requirements: Application & Registration Form TBD Attend TT orientation session Attendance sheet must be signed by the front desk Parental supervision is highly recommended Must wear the proper athletic clothing Non-members must sign the Liability Waiver form Bring water bottles and towel recommended Keep the place clean and have fun 6 P a g e
Table Tennis - Private Training Program ode: ATTC-PTP-2014 Private training package includes: One-on-one Instructor-based training Hourly or packaged-based (10 sessions) After school hours or on weekends training Utilizing state of the art Table Tennis equipments, nets, tables, etc On-line training class (TBD - rental fee) Video Training lessons (TBD rental fee) 1-hour robot training per session Weekends or Monday Friday, from 3 5 PM Coach Progress report Requirements: Complete Application & Registration Form Must complete 10 sessions in 2 months, Liability Waiver form must be signed by non-members Being on time open schedule Proper athletic clothing Professional paddles Package : Individual Training $35/ hour, two hours per week per student $300 for 10 hours Sessions, a savings of $50 Package : Group Package Discount: Minimum 3 players must sign for the group discount $30/ hour, two hours per week per student, including weekends $250 for 10 hours Sessions, a savings of $50 per player 7 P a g e
Table Tennis - Academic Beginner Level I Training ode: ATTC BLV-I USATT Ranking: (0 300) The Training Package includes: 4 months after school TT training program; Offered during Spring, Summer and Fall Semesters Two sessions per week (2 hours/week) or 8 hours per month Instructor training, maximum 4 6 players per class Makeup sessions allowed Robot Training on Fridays or weekends (2 hours/week) On line Video training classes (TBD) Usage of video library Certificate of completion Training goal: 1. Warm up and stretch 2. How to play a. Grip - The right way to hold your paddle - Pen hold vs. Shake hand b. Ready Position c. Serve and return the ball Singles and Doubles d. Footwork concepts e. Score points, use of Score Boards f. Win the game g. Play Singles Game h. Play Double Game 1. Basic TT rules explained Document handout 2. ATTC TT Etiquette and Safety Rules Document handout 3. Robot Training - Proper setup, usage and tear down 4. Proper maintenance & usage of TT equipment 8 P a g e
Training Sessions: Exam: : Monday & Wednesday from 5 6 PM & 6 7 PM Tuesday & Thursday Sessions from 5 6 PM & 6 7 PM Friday & weekends robot training Live drill multi ball, against the peer, with the instructor Multiple choice test on TT techniques and rules Proper usage and maintenance of TT equipments Proper setup and usage of the robot training equipment $150/4 months (Members) + Butterfly Training equipments (see Butterfly packages) $250/4 months (Non-Members) + Butterfly Training equipments (see Butterfly packages) Beginner Level I Training Packages Sponsored by Butterfly NA Beginner Level I: Training Package Paddle Hand Towel Case Carrying Bag Rubbers (spare) Cleaning Liquid TT Practice T-shirt TT Polo Shirts Total Package 9 P a g e
Table Tennis - Academic Beginner Level II Training ode: ATTC BLV-II USATT Ranking: (300-600) The Training Package includes: 4 months after school TT training program; Offered during Spring, Summer and Fall Semesters Two sessions per week (2 hours/week) or 8 hours per month Instructor training, maximum 4 6 players per class Makeup sessions allowed Robot Training on Fridays or weekends (2 hours/week) On line Video training classes (TBD) Usage of video library Certificate of completion Training Goal: 1. Review lessons learned in ATTC BLV-I training 2. USATT TT rules Document hand out 3. ATTC TT Etiquette and Safety Rules Document Hand out 4. Developing Skills a. Practice Consistently b. Develop a strong forehand and backhand skills c. Learn to put Spin on the ball d. Smash balls that your opponent hits high e. Developing a killer Serve f. Outmaneuver your opponent g. Server & Spin Various serving and receiving Techniques h. Multi ball training - instructor and robot i. Ball placement techniques - everywhere on the table j. Foot work small skip step, side step, cross over step, step around, P a g e 10
Training Sessions: Exam: : Monday & Wednesday from 5 6 PM & 6 7 PM Tuesday & Thursday Sessions from 5 6 PM & 6 7 PM Friday & weekends robot training Live drill multi ball, against the peer, with the instructor Multiple choice quiz - TT techniques & rules Proper usage and maintenance of TT equipments Proper setup and usage of the robot training equipment $150/4 months (Members) + Butterfly Training equipments (see Butterfly packages) $250/4 months (Non-Members) + Butterfly Training equipments (see Butterfly packages) Beginner Level II Training Packages Sponsored by Butterfly NA Beginner Level II: Training Package Paddle Hand Towel Case Carrying Bag Rubbers (spare) Cleaning Liquid TT Practice T-shirt TT Polo Shirts Total Package P a g e 11
Table Tennis - Academic Beginner Level III Training ode: ATTC BLV-III USATT Ranking: (600-900) The Training Package includes: 4 months after school TT training program; Offered during Spring, Summer and Fall Semesters Two sessions per week (2 hours/week) or 8 hours per month Instructor training, maximum 4 6 players per class Makeup sessions allowed Robot Training on Fridays or weekends (2 hours/week) On line Video training classes (TBD) Usage of video library Certificate of completion Training Goal: 1. Review lessons learned in ATTC BLV-I & BLV-II training 2. USATT TT rules - actual document will be hand out 3. ATTC TT Etiquette and Safety Rules 4. Getting Serious a. Do it like the pros do b. Pick your strategy c. Know who you're playing d. Have a few varied tactics under your belt e. Do some background work f. Foot work small skip step, side step, cross over step, step around, multi-step and fast footwork g. Robot Training Various complex practice drill sets P a g e 12
Training Sessions: Exam: Monday & Wednesday from 5 6 PM & 6 7 PM Tuesday & Thursday Sessions from 5 6 PM & 6 7 PM Friday & weekends robot training 5. Live drill multi ball, against the peer, with the instructor 6. Multiple choice quiz - TT techniques & rules 7. Proper usage and maintenance of TT equipments 8. Proper setup and usage of the robot training equipment : $150/4 months (Members) + Butterfly Training equipments (see Butterfly packages) $250/4 months (Non-Members) + Butterfly Training equipments (see Butterfly packages) Beginner Level III Training Packages Beginner Level III: Training Packages Paddle Hand Towel Case Carrying Bag Rubbers (spare) Cleaning Liquid TT Practice T-shirt TT Polo Shirts Total Package P a g e 13
ATTC Training Equipment Package Sponsored By Butterfly USA Training Equipment Package: ATTC is developing a great partnership with Butterfly USA to promote and sponsor ATTC s program and services. I am currently engaged in discussing the sponsorship agreement and we are recommend all members to purchase the following equipments from ATTC provides these equipments at very reasonable cost; Paddle Hand Towel Case Ping Pong Bag Rubbers Rubber Cleaning Liquid Practice T-shirt, includes ATTC logo Professional Polo Shirts, includes ATTC logo Shorts Beginner Level I: Beginner Level I: Training Package Paddle Hand Towel Case Carrying Bag Rubbers (spare) Cleaning Liquid TT Practice T-shirt TT Polo Shirts Total Package P a g e 14
Beginner Level II Training Packages ARARAT Table Tennis Center Beginner Level II: Training Package Paddle Hand Towel Case Carrying Bag Rubbers (spare) Cleaning Liquid TT Practice T-shirt TT Polo Shirts Total Package Beginner Level III Training Packages Beginner Level III: Training Packages Paddle Hand Towel Case Carrying Bag Rubbers (spare) Cleaning Liquid TT Practice T-shirt TT Polo Shirts Total Package P a g e 15
References: 1. All about Table Tennis Web Site http://www.allabouttabletennis.com/table-tennis-ready-position.html 2. NEWGY web site - 10 Quick Tips To Better Table Tennis http://www.newgy.com/ttcommunity/archive/lesson62.html?gclid=cjbwv Ois670CFUFrfgodrDcApg 3. Ping Skills http://www.pingskills.com/table-tennis/ 4. Master Table Tennis http://www.tabletennismaster.com/ 5. P a g e 16