Evaluation of the winning technical and tactical actions of the best female table tennis players in the years 1970-2021.

ABSTRACT: The aim of the research was to determine the quantitative structure of winning systems of the world's leading women players in table tennis in the years 1970-2021. The study used the Wu Huanqin game analysis method. It consists of observing the game, counting the scoring actions within the three stages or situations of a rally: serve/attack', 'return/attack', and 'stalemate phase'. In total 165 women's matches were analysed. The type and size of the ball (celluloid vs. plastic and 38 mm vs. 40 mm diameter) were factors according to which three research periods had been distinguished. With the changes of the ball used an increase in the use of subsequent actions in the so-called stalemate phase can be seen. This is probably related to slowing down the game and reducing the use of spin rotat

SUBMITTER: Grycan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914433 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature