All About Table Tennis

[jorgejanifer]

super_dad:

My girl for some strange reason, likes to play badminton. However, school don't have badminton as eca. Next best thing was to let her join ping pong.


Anyone kids playing ping pong too? good sport or no?

Nice idea for your child.
Pingpong, not like other sports, not easily hurt her body. Meanwhile, playing pingpong build up her body and simulus her interest in sport.

[Ianternet]

Hey guys,


Anyone know of any serious table tennis trainings? I know how to play but I do not want to just play it casually. I really want to learn it more professionally and become a competitive player and go for university competition. I want a systematic training with experienced coach.

Anybody knows of any good training center or coach in Singapore please do tell me. I am looking for coaches that focus on skill teaching and tactics, NOT just merely playing with others for fun. I can always book a table to play with others, thus i do not need it.

If you have a passion for table tennis and is currently training and feels that your training is good, do tell me and we can train together.

Please do leave your contact number too if you want contact me and explain to me in detail on trainings. If you do not want to let everyone see your number, just drop me a private message and i will get back to you.

For coaches, please also tell me about your experience, coaching rate and class size and training locations. Prefer reputable coaches registered with Singapore Sports Council.

Coaches from China are welcomed too (Some of them are quite good). As long as i can improve, i am in for it.

Thank you!

[elishatan]

I can recommend 2 coaches:


1. Yi Long. He used to be in the Singapore National Table Tennis Team in the period of 2006-2008. Currently giving out private coaching lessons during the weekend. His students comprises of beginners to players in the National Youth Team. See more details: https://secure.learnemy.com/users/yi-long-goh and http://www.teamsingapore.com.sg/public/teamsingapore/athlete.html?aid=1317&sid=51&gid=-1&gender=&view=Detail

2. Ray Pang. He's a NROC Registered Table Tennis Coach with Singapore Sport Council. See more details: https://secure.learnemy.com/users/ray-pang--2

Caveat: I'm the founder of Learnemy. We're an online marketplace that finds you the right instructor for things you want to learn.

[peterc]

Any recommendation for a good table tennis coach for primary school kid around Toa Payoh/ Bishan area? Thanks!

[DesRey]

Yes, I am looking for one too at Toa Payoh or Bishan area, any recommendation?

[kelaitre]

is this thread still alive?

i am also interested in table tennis lessons in TP / Bishan area.

[westie33]

kelaitre:

is this thread still alive?

i am also interested in table tennis lessons in TP / Bishan area.

Saw some interests here. Jus to share tis is an expensive sport with high commitment. If u intend to let your child play competitively, be prepared for the tough journey. Training study training at least 4 times a week.

If your child is 7 & below, u can sign up with STTA. Above 7, STTA may not accept since most start at age of 5. In addition, u need to engage a private coach to help yr kid catch up with the rest. Every year, need to purchase at least 2 bats est. $150 above. Rubbers need to change every 6 months est. $80. Pte training $50 per hour.

STTA coaches are not allowed to accept pte students but most in fact all are moonlighting. U can go to their training centres (check STTA website on timings). Approach the China coaches after the session (Bishan or other venues). High chance they will say 'Yes' cos $$$.

Think twice & hard. My child is into TT but every now & then I wish he could take up other sports.

[elishatan]

I found this class that charges $100 for 4 lessons (each lesson 2 hours long, 8 hours total). It is taught by a certified table tennis coach. He teaches at schools too.


Don't seem to be too expensive?

https://secure.learnemy.com/groups/table-tennis-children-singapore-jurong

[timtamfan]

elishatan:

I found this class that charges $100 for 4 lessons (each lesson 2 hours long, 8 hours total). It is taught by a certified table tennis coach. He teaches at schools too.


Don't seem to be too expensive?

https://secure.learnemy.com/groups/table-tennis-children-singapore-jurong

This is about the same rate as STTA's Learn-to-Play ($250 for 10 lessons). Having sent my 2 kids to the Toa Payoh centre before, I have decided to continue with private lessons after that. It is important that you gauge the coach's quality (love and dedication to the sport, stress on fundamentals, getting along with kids etc). A group class may be more fun and coachees have people to play with; private lessons may be more intensive and likely to lead to faster improvement. Personally I would not want the group size to exceed 3 or 4.

I believe there is one centre around Pioneer (if that's convenient for you). If you feel you and your children are likely to play TT for some time, do invest in good bats (and balls). Makes a difference when you get more advanced

[Shan]

Hi,

Anyone know of a coach who teaches in the east area for leisure only? Please share.
Thanks