Affiliation with TTV - High St Road Uniting Church Table Tennis Club

HSRUCTTC has taken steps to affiliate with TTV. We would expect this to be finalised this month (August 2017). Our status as a social club with only inter club competition continues however, some of our members who also play pennant will be able to do so in compliance with TTV bylaws.

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Improve hand-eye coordination

Playing stimulates mental alertness, creates muscle memory, improves concentration and tactical strategy.

Develops mental acuity

The speed, spin and placement of the ball are crucial in table tennis, and practised players are highly skilled in both creating and solving puzzles involving these three attributes.

Improves reflexes

Due to the fast-paced, short-distance nature of the sport, both gross and fine muscle movements are improved. The game is distinguished by bursts of exertion and recovery, leading to fast-twitch muscle development.

It is easy on the joints

Have you had knee surgery, back problems, tired of twisting your ankles? Try table tennis. It’s a great way to improve your leg, arm and core strength without overtaxing your joints.

Burns calories

A 168 Kg person can burn 272 calories by playing table tennis for an hour. Considering the fact that the sport is entertaining and addictive, it can be a fun and easy way to burn calories.

Offers a social outlet

Table tennis offers a great way to meet and bond with other people.

Keeps your brain sharp

Playing table tennis increases motor skills and cognitive awareness. Studies in Japan found that table tennis markedly increases the flow of blood to the brain, and could possibly prevent dementia.

Improves coordination

Following the table tennis ball as it moves quickly toward you, and following its trajectory as your opponent hits it helps improve hand-eye coordination.

Stimulates various parts of the brain

A player uses the prefrontal cortex for planning. The aerobic exercise from the game stimulates the hippocampus, the part of the brain that allows us to form and retain long-term facts and events.

Improves balance

Staying balanced and being able to quickly change direction are key to being successful in a table tennis rally.