Mark

Table Tennis

9-10

All strokes with spin in evidence. Shows power and accuracy when attacking, control and accuracy when defending. Shows a variety of spin service. Shows correct quick footwork with rhythm and balance. Makes very few errors when maintaining rallies. Rallies and winning shots played at speed.

 

Exerts significant control over game. Shows outstanding level of skill, tactical awareness, anticipation and deception, making very few unforced errors. Tactically able to vary speed, direction and spin.

 

The candidate will have an excellent understanding of the physical demands of the game and have fitness levels which demonstrate this in long rallies and in continuous games

 

7-8

All strokes with spin in evidence. Shows power and accuracy when attacking, control and accuracy when defending. Shows a variety of spin service. Shows correct quick footwork with rhythm and balance. Makes very few errors when maintaining rallies. Rallies and winning shots played at speed.

 

Exerts significant control over game. Shows outstanding level of skill, tactical awareness, anticipation and deception, making very few unforced errors. Tactically able to vary speed, direction and spin.

 

The candidate will have an excellent understanding of the physical demands of the game and have fitness levels which demonstrate this in long rallies and in continuous games.

 

5-6

Good range of strokes evident, showing power, control and accuracy. Demonstrates backspin and topspin in many strokes, particularly in forehand drive and backhand chop. Demonstrates variety of service, some using spin. Good, lively footwork resulting in effective execution of strokes. Shows some ability to influence game either in attack or defence. Good command of skills and tactical play in evidence, even under pressure. Shows some anticipation of opposition and makes adjustments. Able to switch effectively from attack to defence.

 

3-4

The candidate will have some understanding of the physical demands of the game and have good fitness levels which demonstrate this in long rallies though may not do so in continuous games.

 

Plays basic forehand and backhand strokes competently, showing control and some direction. Ball begins to travel closer to net. Shows correct service action with at least two different types of service. Demonstrates technically correct footwork.

 

Starts to become more effective in game situation. May exhibit some individual skills although they may be affected by pressures of game. Able to maintain a steady rally in game situations. Some rallies won with effective shots. Unforced errors apparent, usually as a result of over-hitting ball.

 

1-2

The candidate may have some understanding of the physical demands of the game and have fitness levels which demonstrate this in long rallies, though may not do so in a continuous games.

 

Demonstrates forehand and backhand push shots in rally but played high and often long. Demonstrates correct service action but service lacks pace and direction. Some movement of feet but body movement awkward, jerky and lacking in rhythm.

 

Participates in game with limited effectiveness. Has difficulty performing basic skills in game situation. Static play. Rallies won mainly by unforced errors.

 

Advanced Skills developed in structured plays to enable candidates to perform in the context of the assessment.

 

Grips and their uses.

 

Push shots:        backhand push; forehand push.

 

Top spin drives:backhand drive; forehand drive.

 

Services:           short and long; forehand and backhand.

 

Return of service:          from a short serve; from a long serve;

 

forehand and backhand.

 

Movement:        between backhand and forehand strokes.

 

Loop:    forehand loop; backhand loop.

 

The block.

 

 

Application of advanced skills in a structured game situation providing the basis for the assessment of the individual candidate.

 

Stroke restriction and table restriction drills.

 

Structured rallies and plays

 

Tactics

 

Effects of spin : topspin and backspin.

 

Against an attacking player; against a defending player.

 

Positioning in attack and defence.

 

Variation.

 

Anticipation.

 

Deception.

 

Tactics in doubles serving and receiving.

 

 

Laws of the game and their application

 

Scoring and umpiring.

 

Knowledge of table and regulations.