“Table tennis requires unwavering concentration, mental resilience, strategic thinking, emotional control, self-confidence, and adaptability.”
—Author Unknown
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Although Pickleball is all the rage these days, I have come to favor a good old-fashion game of Ping Pong for many reasons, including:
- Ping Pong is easier for beginners, as the table is much smaller and requires less movement.
- Ping Pong tables are significantly smaller (9ft x 5 ft) compared to a pickleball court (44ft x 20ft), making it more suitable for indoor spaces and home use.
- Ping Pong can be played year-round indoors regardless of the weather conditions.
- At intermediate and advanced levels, Ping Pong offers lightning-fast, close quarters gameplay with quick exchanges, which can be more exciting for those who enjoy rapid fire action.
- While still requiring good reflexes and coordination, Ping Pong is less physically demanding than pickleball, making it accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels.
EXERCISE:
Where in your life would better concentration, mental resilience, enhanced strategic thinking, improved self-control, greater self-confidence, and adaptability come in handy?
If these qualities sound good to you, why not give Ping Pong a spin?
I have given ping pong a spin and enjoy it immensely. In addition to the physical exercise, I enjoy the comradery and interaction with the other players and the satisfaction of seeing my game improve. Much of the improvement has come from the coaching I’ve received. My coach is currently away in Florida, but I’ve been using the techniques and tricks I’ve been shown to my advantage.
Hi Barry,
You are I agree with everything you said. Pickleball killed me knees. Because I am very competitive. When I first started Pickleball I played like it was tennis, running for every ball like I was a kid. The result my triathlon days are over. No more 1/2 Marathon’s. Ping Pong is awesome. I remember playing in my basement with my friends until I moved out of my parents house. I even remember playing my girlfriends dad. He would let me get close, but always beat me 21-19 or something similar. It was fun.
Take care