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  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Public Health

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  • Physical inactivity is a significant global health issue.
  • Table tennis is an accessible, low-impact activity beneficial for all ages.
  • Beginner table tennis players often face challenges with stable grip techniques, hindering sustained participation and health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a prototype table tennis handle on beginner performance.
  • To assess the effect of a 20° tilted handle on racket angle and topspin forehand technique.
  • To determine if the prototype handle enhances skill acquisition and success rates for novice players.

Main Methods:

  • Participants were randomized into three groups: prototype handle, standard handle, and mixed-handle practice/test.
  • Subjects practiced topspin forehand strokes for 30 minutes using their assigned or modified handle.
  • Data collected included racket angles, swing mechanics, hit success rates, and ball landing positions.

Main Results:

  • The prototype handle group (Group A) demonstrated a significantly larger racket open angle and smaller racket face angle.
  • No statistically significant differences were observed in hit positions or overall success rates across the groups.
  • The prototype handle influenced specific kinematic parameters related to racket orientation during the stroke.

Conclusions:

  • The prototype table tennis handle can alter racket angles during topspin forehand strokes for beginners.
  • Observed changes in racket angles did not translate to significant improvements in overall performance metrics like success rate.
  • Individual differences in player technique and biomechanics are critical factors influencing the effectiveness of adaptive equipment.