Table Tennis

What equipment will I need?

Most equipment will be provided by the club, although you may want to purchase your own bat.  Trainers and comfortable clothing are recommended.

Table tennis (also known as ping-pong) is a racket sport derived from tennis but distinguished by its playing surface being atop a stationary table, rather than the court on which players stand. Either individually or in teams of two, players take alternating turns returning a light, hollow ball over the table’s net onto the opposing half of the court using small rackets until they fail to do so, which results in a point for the opponent. Play is fast, requiring quick reaction and constant attention, and is characterized by an emphasis on spin, which can affect the ball’s trajectory more than in other ball sports.

Owed to its small minimum playing area, its ability to be played indoors in all climates, and relative accessibility of equipment, table tennis is enjoyed worldwide not just as a competitive sport, but as a common recreational pastime among players of all levels and ages.

About British Para Table Tennis

British Para Table Tennis is the governing body for para table tennis in Britain, they develop the sport in close co-operation with Table Tennis England and the other home nation national governing bodies.

BPTT are dedicated to the promotion and development of table tennis for para table tennis players. Whether the aim is just to enjoy playing with players of your own ability; to aspire to potentially becoming a Paralympian; to volunteer in some capacity; or just to be a friend and help promote the sport, BPTT encourages everybody to get involved.

Where can I take part