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Table Tennis is a game played with paddle shaped bats, on a large table area with a net in the middle the object of the game is to out manoeuvre your opponent, sometimes known and Ping Pong. A game played by singles or doubles.

Popularity
A hugely popular game with the young, old and people from all different walks of life.

Location
Sports centres, youth clubs, schools and many more indoor locations.

Age
From young children to no upper age limit.

Ability
You will need a reasonable amount of physical fitness, you can play just for fun or seek out professional training.

Description
Table Tennis was first played in the UK in the 1880's by well off Victorians as an after dinner game mimicking outdoor Tennis as an indoor game. Today the game is found to be hugely popular amongst many age groups and different people. The game is played with paddle shapped bats and a Ping Pong ball, over a net on a specially marked out table, so ecxiting is the game it is now not only played for fun but also played at Olympic Level.

Dedication
Play just for fun or join a team to play in competitions and Tournaments it is up to you how dedicated you wish to be, playing in Tournaments holds strong rules, so you will need to learn these as well as perfecting your technique and play.

Potential
Potential to have lots of fun and make new friends, join a team and compete in tournaments, perfect your game and play at Olympic Level.

Closely Related Activities
Tennis.

Further Reading
Please check out our HIPS Club Finder?.

Cost
Check with local sports outlets for up to date prices on equipment and check out HIPS Club Finder?. for a club near you and up to date membership fees.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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