DaveR
11-30-2007, 06:10 PM
British Wheelchair Table Tennis Association (BWTTA)
Table Tennis has been a Paralympic Games sport since 1960 but was one of the earliest sports introduced in the rehabilitation of spinal cord injury patients.
Table Tennis is a popular indoor activity because it is a keenly competitive game, requires little space and is inexpensive. It is also easy to learn and beginners can have great fun playing at a recreational level. Table Tennis improves the concentration, reaction speed and coordination of those who play and has long since been used in the rehabilitation of people with a disability.
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Table Tennis is one of the sports that wheelchair players can competitively play against an able-bodied opponent and many wheelchair players are members of table tennis clubs in their communities. Competitions are grouped into male and female, singles and doubles with players playing in categories based on their level of disability. There is also an 'Open' competition were all classes compete to become the overall Champion.
Wheelchair play requires a lot of practice, manoeuvring the chair and playing to shot can be difficult and tends to produce a more defensive game than able-bodied table tennis making the sport both physically and mentally challenging.
For more information about table tennis contact:
Denise Barnett
(denisebrntt@aol.com)Secretary, BWTTA
3 Brentford
Wellingborough
Northants
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Laws for Wheelchair Play Table Tennis shall be played according to the Laws and Regulations of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), as set out in their Handbook, EXCEPT for the following amendments, exceptions and alterations.
The service Law in singles play (ITTF Law 2.6)
A let (ITTF 2.9) shall be called if in service the ball:
Leaves the table by either of the receiver's sidelines (on one or more bounces).
On bouncing on the receiver's side returns in the direction of the net, or
comes to rest on the receiver's side of the playing surface.
The assistant umpire shall call let if an otherwise good service in a singles match leaves the table by the receivers side line nearest to him.However, if the receiver strikes the ball before it crosses a sideline or takes a second bounce on his side of the playing surface the service shall be considered good and no let shall be called.
The service Law in doubles play (ITTF Law 2.6.3).
A let (ITTF Law 2.9) shall be called if in service the ball:
On bouncing on the receiver's side returns in the direction of the net,
or comes to rest on the receiver's side of the playing surface.However, if the receiver strikes the ball before it takes a second bounce on his side of the playing surface the service shall be considered good and no let shall be called.
Umpires notes on service Laws.
If umpires feel that the server is deliberately serving fast let services before serving correctly this should be interpreted as gamesmanship and the ITTF's warning and penalty point system shall be used (ITTF regulation 3.5.2.).
According to ITTF Law 2.6.7the umpire may waive the requirements for a good service if he is notified before play that it is prevented due to physical disability. This will always be done for Class 1 and Class 11 players.
The assistant umpire shall call let if an otherwise good service in a singles match leaves the table by the receivers side line nearest to him.
Doubles play (ITTF Law 2.8.2).
In doubles the server shall first make a good service according to ITTF Law 2.6with the above mentioned exceptions, and the receiver shall make a good return, and thereafter either player of a pair may make good returns.
A players wheelchair shall not protrude an imaginary extension of the centre line of the table. If it does the umpire shall award the point to the opposing pair.Touching the playing surface with the free hand (ITTF Law 2.10.1.10).
When the ball is in play a player may use the playing surface to restore balance after a shot has been played (provided the playing surface has not been moved). However, the player shall not use the table as a support with the free hand while playing the ball.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs must have at least two large wheels and one small wheel.
Footrests may be fitted if required, but neither the footrests nor the feet shall touch the floor during play which shall result in the lose of a point.
In Team and Class Events no part of the body above the knees may be attached to the chair, as this could improve balance. However, should a player require some strapping or binding for medical reasons this should be noted on the classification card and it will be taken into account when assessing the player's playing class. In Open Events strapping and other aids will be allowed.
There are no restrictions on size, number or shape of cushions.Playing areas (ITTF regulation 3.2.3.1).
For Wheelchair play the area may be reduced, but shall be not less than eight metres long and seven metres wide.
The playing area must be enclosed by dark surrounds.
Leaving Racket on table during intervals (ITTF regulation 3.4.2.3).
Unless otherwise authorised by the umpire, players shall leave their rackets on the table during intervals. In all cases when the racket is strapped to the hand, the umpire will allow the player to retain his/her racket during intervals.
Tables.
Tables shall allow access to wheelchairs without obstructing the player's legs and shall allow access to two wheelchairs for doubles.
Table legs shall be at least 400mm from the end line of the table.
We have this area in the forum as we fully support the sport in all ways possible, furthermore would appreciate all players participation in the promotion of paralympics Table Tennis as i feel there is not enough coverage on our screens, this could be said of all paralympic sports.
Table Tennis has been a Paralympic Games sport since 1960 but was one of the earliest sports introduced in the rehabilitation of spinal cord injury patients.
Table Tennis is a popular indoor activity because it is a keenly competitive game, requires little space and is inexpensive. It is also easy to learn and beginners can have great fun playing at a recreational level. Table Tennis improves the concentration, reaction speed and coordination of those who play and has long since been used in the rehabilitation of people with a disability.
http://www.sportfocus.com/images/dynabiz/ID59542/siteinfo/tabletennis2.jpg
Table Tennis is one of the sports that wheelchair players can competitively play against an able-bodied opponent and many wheelchair players are members of table tennis clubs in their communities. Competitions are grouped into male and female, singles and doubles with players playing in categories based on their level of disability. There is also an 'Open' competition were all classes compete to become the overall Champion.
Wheelchair play requires a lot of practice, manoeuvring the chair and playing to shot can be difficult and tends to produce a more defensive game than able-bodied table tennis making the sport both physically and mentally challenging.
For more information about table tennis contact:
Denise Barnett
(denisebrntt@aol.com)Secretary, BWTTA
3 Brentford
Wellingborough
Northants
http://www.sportfocus.com/images/dynabiz/ID59542/siteinfo/tabletennis1.jpg
Laws for Wheelchair Play Table Tennis shall be played according to the Laws and Regulations of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), as set out in their Handbook, EXCEPT for the following amendments, exceptions and alterations.
The service Law in singles play (ITTF Law 2.6)
A let (ITTF 2.9) shall be called if in service the ball:
Leaves the table by either of the receiver's sidelines (on one or more bounces).
On bouncing on the receiver's side returns in the direction of the net, or
comes to rest on the receiver's side of the playing surface.
The assistant umpire shall call let if an otherwise good service in a singles match leaves the table by the receivers side line nearest to him.However, if the receiver strikes the ball before it crosses a sideline or takes a second bounce on his side of the playing surface the service shall be considered good and no let shall be called.
The service Law in doubles play (ITTF Law 2.6.3).
A let (ITTF Law 2.9) shall be called if in service the ball:
On bouncing on the receiver's side returns in the direction of the net,
or comes to rest on the receiver's side of the playing surface.However, if the receiver strikes the ball before it takes a second bounce on his side of the playing surface the service shall be considered good and no let shall be called.
Umpires notes on service Laws.
If umpires feel that the server is deliberately serving fast let services before serving correctly this should be interpreted as gamesmanship and the ITTF's warning and penalty point system shall be used (ITTF regulation 3.5.2.).
According to ITTF Law 2.6.7the umpire may waive the requirements for a good service if he is notified before play that it is prevented due to physical disability. This will always be done for Class 1 and Class 11 players.
The assistant umpire shall call let if an otherwise good service in a singles match leaves the table by the receivers side line nearest to him.
Doubles play (ITTF Law 2.8.2).
In doubles the server shall first make a good service according to ITTF Law 2.6with the above mentioned exceptions, and the receiver shall make a good return, and thereafter either player of a pair may make good returns.
A players wheelchair shall not protrude an imaginary extension of the centre line of the table. If it does the umpire shall award the point to the opposing pair.Touching the playing surface with the free hand (ITTF Law 2.10.1.10).
When the ball is in play a player may use the playing surface to restore balance after a shot has been played (provided the playing surface has not been moved). However, the player shall not use the table as a support with the free hand while playing the ball.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs must have at least two large wheels and one small wheel.
Footrests may be fitted if required, but neither the footrests nor the feet shall touch the floor during play which shall result in the lose of a point.
In Team and Class Events no part of the body above the knees may be attached to the chair, as this could improve balance. However, should a player require some strapping or binding for medical reasons this should be noted on the classification card and it will be taken into account when assessing the player's playing class. In Open Events strapping and other aids will be allowed.
There are no restrictions on size, number or shape of cushions.Playing areas (ITTF regulation 3.2.3.1).
For Wheelchair play the area may be reduced, but shall be not less than eight metres long and seven metres wide.
The playing area must be enclosed by dark surrounds.
Leaving Racket on table during intervals (ITTF regulation 3.4.2.3).
Unless otherwise authorised by the umpire, players shall leave their rackets on the table during intervals. In all cases when the racket is strapped to the hand, the umpire will allow the player to retain his/her racket during intervals.
Tables.
Tables shall allow access to wheelchairs without obstructing the player's legs and shall allow access to two wheelchairs for doubles.
Table legs shall be at least 400mm from the end line of the table.
We have this area in the forum as we fully support the sport in all ways possible, furthermore would appreciate all players participation in the promotion of paralympics Table Tennis as i feel there is not enough coverage on our screens, this could be said of all paralympic sports.