Most Americans view ping pong as either a basement recreation or the focus of a fraternity-party drinking game. Yet table tennis is an Olympic sport and one of the most popular athletic activities in the world. The Ping Pong Player and the Professor is a quirky memoir about the adventures of a Jewish anthropologist and his son, an elite player, in the colorful subculture of this extraordinary sport. The tale of their exploits in this hidden world is peppered with anthropological wisdom-the professor can't help himself-on a range of topics, including ethnicity, religion, sport, family, and how humans create and discover meaning in life. At its core The Ping Pong Player and the Professor is a heartwarming love story about the relationship between a father and son, two introverts who share a common bond over a nine-foot by five-foot table.

Step up to table tennis success Table Tennis: Steps to Success combines the knowledge and experience of master instructor Richard McAfee with essential table tennis techniques and strategies for today's player.

With a unique 11-step approach designed to maximize table tennis instruction, you'll learn the proper grip for your style of play, execution of the basic strokes, and the correct way to apply spin to the ball. Then, build on these core techniques with masterful footwork, serves, returns, and stroke combinations.

Best of all, learn how and when to apply those skills in match play. With competitive strategies--adapted for both you and your opponent's playing style--you'll raise your game to a new level. And with clear instruction, comprehensive coverage, detailed photo sequences, and drills to ensure mastery of every technique, you'll be playing--and winning--in no time.

As part of the Steps to Success Sports Series--with more than 1.5 million copies sold--rest assured that Table Tennis: Steps to Success is the #1 resource for learning, and loving, the game.

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Leadership Through a Unique Lens: Ping Pong

Tens of millions of people worldwide enjoy ping pong on some level. And if you're looking to enhance your leadership skills, ping pong offers surprisingly relevant lessons for success.

Justin Bookey has spent decades in both worlds. As an Emmy-nominated content creator and strategist, he's worked with leaders at global companies to accomplish their business goals. As a competitive table tennis player, he's trained with national and world champions and won medals at the US Open.

Those two worlds rarely overlapped--until Bookey realized that the core principles he learned while training to compete at the table also apply to success in business and leadership.

In the 1970s, the leaders of the US and China famously used friendly table tennis matches as a first step in thawing decades of icy relations--an effort dubbed Ping Pong Diplomacy. Ping Pong Leadership takes the next step, showing leaders of all types how to envision and create meaningful change, from small business to the Fortune 500 and broader communities.

Along with exclusive insights from leaders in commerce, culture, and technology, this book distills lessons from a beloved global sport into 18 actionable and unforgettable Pong Principles.

For leaders, entrepreneurs, and competitors of all kinds, Ping Pong Leadership is a powerful guide to success at any table.

THE ONLY SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY WORKBOOK THAT'S EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR PING PONG PLAYERS TO BUILD MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND BOOST THEIR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Players hear it all the time...
Ping Pong is 90% Mental, and 10% Physical
It's All in Your Head
The Only One that Can Stop You is You
You have to be Mentally Tough

But what exactly do those sayings mean Without something concrete, it's difficult for players to understand what it specifically takes to have a mental approach primed for success.

And rather than have a debate with someone who knows nothing about mental training or sports psychology... or read about theories and mental hacks that may or may not work off some random website...why not use a detailed, interactive, and engaging workbook that shows and teaches athletes how specific Sports Psychology concepts directly impact their performance on the ping pong tables?

That's exactly what you've found here

Through 10 Dynamic Exercises... we take athlete's on a journey through the Most debilitating Mental and Emotional Obstacles faced by the Vast Majority of Competitors including:

-Decreased Levels in Motivation
-Lack of Goal-Setting Capability
-Suppressing Unwanted Thoughts
-An Inability to get In a Zone
-Experiencing Overwhelming Pre-Game Jitters, Nerves, and Anxiety
-Overcoming Serious and Debilitating Injuries
-Zero Formal Education of Necessary Mental Skills such as Mental Imagery and Self-Talk
-Playing without Confidence
-Not Being Able to Focus when it Matters Most

When Athletes Suffer and become Victim to one or multiple issues mentioned above...it becomes Incredibly Difficult for them to maintain a positive frame of mind not only in sports but in life in general. And unfortunately in society today all athletes are under the spot light as they are judged by many of their friends, family, and peers by the level of success they have on the tables, which makes it absolutely crucial for athletes to be mentally tough and resilient.

Thus, after completing our workbook athletes will undoubtedly be equipped with the Mental Tools to:

1. Develop Supreme Confidence in their Skills and Abilities to Flourish
2. Build Mental Toughness and Resilience to Overcome Obstacles
3. Learn to Handle Intense Pressure and Paralyzing Adversity
4. Conquer their Crippling Fears and Severe Anxiety
5. Be Mentally Ready to Compete and Dominate their Competition
6. Come Back from Injury Better and Stronger than Before
7. Be Overflowing with Motivation and Surpass their Athletic Goals

Whether you're a male or female athlete looking for ways to improve your skills and ability (middle school, high school, or collegiate skill level)...A coach or trainer in search of avenues to improve your teams performance...or a parent trying to help your son or daughter accomplish their goals and dreams...THIS IS THE WORKBOOK YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR

Choking Under Pressure During Crucial Moments of a Game, Sitting on the Bench Game after Game despite All your Hard Work and Effort, Becoming accustomed to Losing Over and Over, not Stepping Up when the team Needs it Most, and being Unable to see any Progress toward Improving and Reaching Success can be EXTEMELY PAINFUL, DISAPPOINTING, and DISCOURAGING. This STOPS TODAY Fulfill your Potential, and Finally Play Great the way you've Always Envisioned.

Available in Kindle and Paperback Edition

Creando el Mejor Jugador de Tenis de MesaPor Joseph CorreaEntrenador y Atleta ProfesionalPara alcanzar su verdadero potencial, usted necesita estar en su punto f sico y mental ptimo, y para hacer esto necesita comenzar un plan organizado que lo ayudar a desarrollar su fuerza, movilidad, nutrici n y fortaleza mental. Este libro har eso. Comer bien y entrenar duro son dos de las piezas del rompecabezas, pero necesita una tercera pieza para hacerlo suceder. Esta tercera pieza es la fortaleza mental, y puede ser obtenida mediante las t cnicas de meditaci n y visualizaci n ense adas en este libro.Este libro le proveer lo siguiente: -Calendarios de entrenamiento Normal y Avanzado-Ejercicios din micos de calentamiento-Ejercicios de entrenamiento de alto rendimiento-Ejercicios de recuperaci n activa-Calendario de nutrici n para incrementar el m sculo-Calendario de nutrici n para quemar grasas-Recetas para desarrollar m sculo-Recetas para quemar grasas-T cnicas avanzadas de respiraci n para mejorar el rendimiento-T cnicas de meditaci n-T cnicas de visualizaci n-Sesiones de visualizaci n para mejorar el rendimientoEl acondicionamiento f sico y entrenamiento de fuerza, nutrici n inteligente, y las t cnicas avanzadas de meditaci n/visualizaci n, son las tres claves para alcanzar el rendimiento ptimo. A la mayor a de los atletas les faltan uno o dos de estos ingredientes fundamentales, pero tomando la decisi n de cambiar, usted tendr el potencial de alcanzar un nuevo usted EXTREMO.

In this book, Timo Boll and Bernd-Ulrich Gro provide the reader with as much information as possible about modern table tennis. Timo's exceptional technique and successful game are analyzed in more than 50 instructional photo series with nearly 700 serial photos and more than 100 individual photos. The lefthander is considered the master of rotation, and this book will tell you exactly why. Timo's many checks and tips provide a wealth of information for your own practice. His thoughts on tactics and playing philosophy, as well as information on racket material and training, complete the book. It is a tutorial for all players and coaches who want to take their game to the next level. The extensive photo material will be a valuable resource for achieving ambitious goals in table tennis.

Creating the Ultimate Table Tennis Player. In order to reach your true potential you need to be at your optimal physical and mental condition and in order to do this you need to start an organized plan that will help you develop your strength, mobility, nutrition, and mental toughness. This book will do that. Eating right and training hard are two of the pieces of the puzzle but you need the third piece to make it all happen. The third piece is mental toughness and that can be obtained through meditation and visualization techniques taught in this book. This book will provide you with the following: -Normal and advanced training calendars -Dynamic warm-up exercises -High performance training exercises -Active recovery exercises -Nutrition calendar to increase muscle -Nutrition calendar to burn fat -Muscle building recipes -Fat burning recipes -Advanced breathing techniques to enhance performance -Meditation techniques -Visualization techniques -Visualization sessions to improve performance Physical conditioning and strength training, smart nutrition, and advanced meditation/visualization techniques are the three keys to achieve optimal performance. Most athletes are missing one or two of these fundamental ingredients but by making the decision to change you will have the potential to achieve a new ULTIMATE you.

Table tennis is a weirdly addictive sport. All over the world, an army of amateur table tennis players compete in leagues, tournaments, pub battles, work challenges and 'friendly' family games. A 78-year-old can beat a 28-year-old. A 10-year-old can make a grown man cry. To win, you need ninja-like reflexes, the control and coordination of a tightrope-artist, and the tactical dexterity of a chess grandmaster.In this book, coach Tom Lodziak will help you improve your table tennis skills, win more points and win more matches. Tom shares tips on training, service, returning serves, winning points, tactics, playing matches and continual improvement. These are tips which work at amateur level. Tips which are achievable. Tips which will make a difference, even if you only play one hour per week. Are you ready to transform your table tennis game?

Para alcanzar su verdadero potencial, usted necesita estar en su punto f sico y mental ptimo, y para hacer esto necesita comenzar un plan organizado que lo ayudar a desarrollar su fuerza, movilidad, nutrici n y fortaleza mental. Este libro har eso. Comer bien y entrenar duro son dos de las piezas del rompecabezas, pero necesita una tercera pieza para hacerlo suceder. Esta tercera pieza es la fortaleza mental, y puede ser obtenida mediante las t cnicas de meditaci n y visualizaci n ense adas en este libro.Este libro le proveer lo siguiente: -Calendarios de entrenamiento Normal y Avanzado-Ejercicios din micos de calentamiento-Ejercicios de entrenamiento de alto rendimiento-Ejercicios de recuperaci n activa-Calendario de nutrici n para incrementar el m sculo-Calendario de nutrici n para quemar grasas-Recetas para desarrollar m sculo-Recetas para quemar grasas-T cnicas avanzadas de respiraci n para mejorar el rendimiento-T cnicas de meditaci n-T cnicas de visualizaci n-Sesiones de visualizaci n para mejorar el rendimientoEl acondicionamiento f sico y entrenamiento de fuerza, nutrici n inteligente, y las t cnicas avanzadas de meditaci n/visualizaci n, son las tres claves para alcanzar el rendimiento ptimo. A la mayor a de los atletas les faltan uno o dos de estos ingredientes fundamentales, pero tomando la decisi n de cambiar, usted tendr el potencial de alcanzar un nuevo usted EXTREMO. Los atletas que comiencen este plan de entrenamiento ver n lo siguiente: -Aumento del crecimiento muscular-Niveles de estr s reducidos-Fuerza, movilidad y reacci n mejoradas-Mejor capacidad para concentrarse por largos per odos de tiempo-Volverse m s veloz y aguantar m s-Menor fatiga muscular-Tiempos de recuperaci n m s r pidos luego de competir o entrenar-Mayor flexibilidad-Superar mejor el nerviosismo-Mejor control de la respiraci n-Control de emociones bajo presi nTome la decisi n. Haga el cambio. Haga un nuevo usted EXTREMO.

A comprehensive guide to the game of Ping-Pong, originally published in 1902. Comprising of detailed illustrated chapters explaining all aspects of the game including grips, service, styles of play, different strokes, and much more. Includes additional chapters Ping-Pong in Dublin by Mr. T.G. Figgis and Ping-Pong for Ladies by Mrs. Houlbrook. All chapters are written in the simplest and clearest manner so that it can be read by all abilities of player including those new to the game.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

THE ONLY SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY WORKBOOK THAT'S EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR PING PONG PLAYERS TO BUILD MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND BOOST THEIR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Players hear it all the time...

Ping Pong is 90% Mental, and 10% Physical

It's All in Your Head

The Only One that Can Stop You is You

You have to be Mentally Tough

But what exactly do those sayings mean Without something concrete, it's difficult for players to understand what it specifically takes to have a mental approach primed for success.

And rather than have a debate with someone who knows nothing about mental training or sports psychology... or read about theories and mental hacks that may or may not work off some random website...why not use a detailed, interactive, and engaging workbook that shows and teaches athletes how specific Sports Psychology concepts directly impact their performance on the ping pong tables?

That's exactly what you've found here

Through 10 Dynamic Exercises... we take athlete's on a journey through the Most debilitating Mental and Emotional Obstacles faced by the Vast Majority of Competitors including:

-Decreased Levels in Motivation

-Lack of Goal-Setting Capability

-Suppressing Unwanted Thoughts

-An Inability to get In a Zone

-Experiencing Overwhelming Pre-Game Jitters, Nerves, and Anxiety

-Overcoming Serious and Debilitating Injuries

-Zero Formal Education of Necessary Mental Skills such as Mental Imagery and Self-Talk

-Playing without Confidence

-Not Being Able to Focus when it Matters Most

When Athletes Suffer and become Victim to one or multiple issues mentioned above...it becomes Incredibly Difficult for them to maintain a positive frame of mind not only in sports but in life in general. And unfortunately in society today all athletes are under the spot light as they are judged by many of their friends, family, and peers by the level of success they have on the tables, which makes it absolutely crucial for athletes to be mentally tough and resilient.

Thus, after completing our workbook athletes will undoubtedly be equipped with the Mental Tools to:

1. Develop Supreme Confidence in their Skills and Abilities to Flourish

2. Build Mental Toughness and Resilience to Overcome Obstacles

3. Learn to Handle Intense Pressure and Paralyzing Adversity

4. Conquer their Crippling Fears and Severe Anxiety

5. Be Mentally Ready to Compete and Dominate their Competition

6. Come Back from Injury Better and Stronger than Before

7. Be Overflowing with Motivation and Surpass their Athletic Goals

Whether you're a male or female athlete looking for ways to improve your skills and ability (middle school, high school, or collegiate skill level)...A coach or trainer in search of avenues to improve your teams performance...or a parent trying to help your son or daughter accomplish their goals and dreams...THIS IS THE WORKBOOK YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR

Choking Under Pressure During Crucial Moments of a Game, Sitting on the Bench Game after Game despite All your Hard Work and Effort, Becoming accustomed to Losing Over and Over, not Stepping Up when the team Needs it Most, and being Unable to see any Progress toward Improving and Reaching Success can be EXTREMELY PAINFUL, DISAPPOINTING, and DISCOURAGING. This STOPS TODAY Fulfill your Potential, and Finally Play Great the way you've Always Envisioned.

Available in Kindle and Paperback Edition

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Whether you're a competitive tournament player or a serious recreational player, Winning Table Tennis: Skills, Drills, and Strategies will help you improve your game. Dan Seemiller, 5-time U.S. singles and 12-time doubles champion, shows you all the shots and strategies for top level play. This book features 19 drills for better shot-making, plus Seemiller's own grip and shot innovations that will give you an edge over the competition. Featuring the most effective table tennis techniques and strategies Winning Table Tennis: shows you how to● choose the right equipment,● serve and return serves,● use proper footwork and get into position,● practice more efficiently,● prepare for competitions● make effective strategy decisions in singles and ● doubles play, and● condition your body for optimal performance.

These comprehensive volumes cover the history of U.S. Table Tennis from its late 19th century beginnings. Volume 23 covers the years 1997-1999.

Here are 150 Tips to help your table tennis game, by Larry Hodges - a member of the U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Fame and a National Coach.They compile in logical progression three years' worth of Tips of the Week (2017-2020) from TableTennisCoaching.com. They cover all aspects of the game: Serve, Receive, the Strokes, Grip and Stance, Footwork, Tactics, How to Improve, Sports Psychology, Equipment, and Tournaments. (This is a sequel to Table Tennis Tips, which covered the 150 Tips from 2011-2013, and More Table Tennis Tips, which covered the 150 Tips from 2014-2016.)

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Suite à son second sacre lors des Championnats du monde 1997, le Suédois Jan-Ove Waldner devient, aux yeux de tous, le plus grand pongiste de tous les temps. En Chine, on le surnomme Evergreen Tree en raison de son incroyable longévité au sommet de son sport. Il aura dominé le monde du tennis de table de 1982, où il atteint pour la première fois la finale des Championnats d'Europe en simple à Budapest, à 2000, année au cours de laquelle il permettra non seulement à l'équipe de Suède de décrocher le titre mondial en Malaisie, mais atteindra également les demi-finales des Jeux Olympiques de Sydney.
En 2002, il décrochera une dernière médaille d'or par équipe lors des Championnats d'Europe disputés à Zagreb avant de surprendre une nouvelle fois le monde du tennis de table en atteignant les demi-finales des Jeux Olympiques d'Athènes en 2004.
Dans Jan-Ove Waldner: Question d'instinct, le journaliste et auteur suédois Jens Fellke revient sur l'incroyable ascension de la légende vivante du tennis de table. De ses débuts en équipe nationale à l'empreinte qu'il va laisser dans l'histoire du tennis de table, en passant par la lutte pour la suprématie avec la Chine, rien n'est oublié.
Le livre offre également une analyse des nombreuses caractéristiques qui ont fait de Jan-Ove Waldner un pongiste unique et des facteurs qui ont contribué à son long règne parmi l'élite mondiale. Dans un chapitre spécial, Jan-Ove donne quelques conseils tactiques et pratiques aux jeunes joueurs ambitieux. Il fait part également de son point de vue sur le tennis de table actuel au cours d'une longue interview réalisée en juillet 2022.

The book guides a reader through one player's quest to break the magic mark of United States Table Tennis Association ranking of 2000. It describes the challenges faced in the process, the details of the training, and the experience gained in tournament matches. This book outlines the steps and provides invaluable information that would help an aspiring player to achieve the same goal.

I really love this book Many great nuggets of solid info are to be found within the pages.
Sean O'Neill
Two-time member, U.S. Olympic Team

This book is a first-hand step-by-step look at the strategic development of a player from near beginner to an advanced level. Instructional books generally teach how to do each technique; this book shows the actual events taking place as the techniques were learned, how they were learned, and most important, why.
Larry Hodges
USATT Hall of Famer and National Coach

Because this book is now available to the many at a similar starting place to where his story begins, those desiring a similar effort have a wonderfully useful set of information of much value, information that assuredly will be beneficial in many ways.
Donn Olsen
Principles Approach to Table Tennis Institute