Title: Table Tennis: From A to Z
Author: Dimosthenis E. Messinis
Edition: Athens, 2006
Price: $20 USD $15 USD

This is the revised electronic (.html) version of the popular book "Table Tennis: From A to Z" which was published in 2000 by Dimosthenis E. Messinis, the owner of the site Denis' Table Tennis World. This revised .html version contains:

• one more chapter covering children training,
• technical and tactical exercises in video mode.

The aim of this 14 chapters' e-book is to describe table tennis in such a way as to make it well known to the public while enriching and broadening the field of knowledge for coaches and players all over the world.

• The first chapter consists of a historical overview of table tennis and an outline of the characteristics of the sport and players.
• The second chapter covers table tennis equipment with an in-depth analysis of the special characteristics of the blade and rubbers.
• The third, fourth and fifth chapter give an analytical description of technique including the ball spin, grips, technical strokes and footwork. There are also some simple and complex drills (figure & video) for improvement of the technique for strokes and footwork.
• The sixth chapter is an extensive reference to serve execution and reception.
• The seventh chapter covers footwork, training and tactics for doubles.
• The eighth chapter is a presentation of the different playing styles and competing tactics. There is also a detailed description of tactical exercises (figure & video) both for offensive and defensive players.
• The ninth chapter covers the competitive profile of a table tennis player and provides an example of an annual training schedule.
• The tenth chapter includes methods for improving the physical condition of the player.
• The eleventh chapter covers some ergometric and technical tests, which can be used by coaches for the evaluation of the physical, kinetic, psychokinetic and technical skills of the players.
• The twelfth chapter describes the psychological preparation of the players as well as the relationship between the athletic psychologist, the coach and the players.
• The thirteenth chapter covers elements of nutrition, which are relevant to table tennis.
• The fourteenth chapter covers children's training.

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