Since Rong Guotuan became China's first table tennis world champion in 1959, Chinese table tennis players have been performing well on the world stage. Table tennis is vividly known as "China's national sport", what is the reason why Chinese are so good at playing table tennis?
First, the development process.
Table tennis was introduced to China in the early 20th century, and after nearly a century of development, table tennis has penetrated into China's social culture. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, table tennis was listed as one of the key sports projects by the national sports department. Since Rong Guotuan won the world championship in 1959, Chinese table tennis players have repeatedly achieved great results in world competitions, and table tennis has gradually formed a wide influence and a deep mass base in China.
2. Physical condition.
Table tennis has certain requirements for the physical condition of athletes. Table tennis players need to have good hand-eye coordination, reaction speed, speed and explosiveness, endurance and mental quality. Chinese are good at playing table tennis and are related to the following physical conditions:
1.Height and reach: Chinese table tennis players are generally smaller, which makes them more flexible in the game, able to move quickly, and adjust their stance quickly.
2.Hand-eye coordination: Chinese table tennis players generally have excellent hand-eye coordination, which allows them to accurately judge the landing point and rotation of the ball during the game, and make corresponding hitting actions.
3.Reaction speed: Chinese table tennis players react quickly, which allows them to quickly make hitting moves and seize the opportunity of the game.
4.Speed and explosiveness: Chinese table tennis players have shown great speed and explosiveness in the game, which allows them to display high-quality shots and tactics.
3. The popularity of table tennis in China.
The popularity of table tennis in China is very high. According to statistics, there are more than 100 million table tennis fans in China, which means that almost one out of every ten people loves table tennis. Table tennis venues can be found all over the country, whether in the city or in the countryside, you can find people enthusiastically swinging their rackets. In addition, table tennis has become a part of the physical education curriculum of primary and secondary schools in China, providing a platform for young people to learn and exercise.
Fourth, the level of competition.
The outstanding performance of Chinese table tennis players in the world competition is obvious to all. Since 1959, the Chinese table tennis team has won more than 100 gold medals in the world's three major competitions (World Table Tennis Championships, Olympic Games and World Cup), occupying a leading position in the world table tennis for a long time. Especially in recent years, Chinese table tennis players have shown strong dominance in international competitions, and both men and women have achieved world-renowned results.
Fifth, the training system.
The success of Chinese table tennis players is inseparable from the advanced training system. China's table tennis training system is divided into four levels: amateur sports schools, professional sports schools, provincial teams, and national teams. From the teenage years, athletes undergo systematic technical training and physical training. In addition, the Chinese Table Tennis Association also cooperates with domestic and foreign experts and coaches to continuously research and innovate training methods to improve the technical level and competitive ability of athletes.
Sixth, technology inheritance.
Since the introduction of table tennis to China, China's table tennis community has always attached importance to the inheritance and innovation of technology. In the long-term training and competition, the athletes have gradually formed a table tennis technical system with Chinese characteristics. This technical system includes the following features:
1.Solid basic skills: Chinese table tennis players have received strict basic skills training since childhood, including serving, receiving, forehand, backhand, etc. This allows them to play consistently and reduce turnovers during the game.
2.Comprehensive skills: Chinese table tennis players have comprehensive skills, including fast break, pull ball, chipping, defense, etc. This allows them to flexibly apply different techniques depending on the characteristics of the opponent and the situation on the field.
3.Unique tactics: Chinese table tennis players are good at using unique tactics in the game, such as landing point changes, rhythm adjustments, feints, etc. This allows them to mobilize their opponents and take the initiative.
7. Social support.
Table tennis has received widespread social support in China. The General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China, local sports bureaus, enterprises, schools and other sectors of society have provided a strong guarantee for the development of table tennis in terms of funds, venues and equipment.
Therefore, Chinese are good at playing table tennis for many reasons, not only the vast mass base, but also a complete training system and technical inheritance, and the strong support of the whole society. It has made Chinese table tennis players achieve brilliant results on the world stage. I believe that in the future, Chinese table tennis players will continue to maintain excellent performance and win more honors for the country and the people.