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The correlation between table tennis players' reaction agility and stroke effect.
Jiajie Tian1, Yifan Liu2, Yi Xiao3
1China Table Tennis College, Shanghai University of Sport, No. 399, Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200438, People's Republic of China.
Scientific Reports
|December 10, 2025
Summary
Table tennis players' reaction agility positively correlates with stroke effectiveness. Higher-skilled players demonstrate superior agility and stroke control, indicating key areas for performance improvement.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Motor Control
Background:
- Reaction agility and stroke effect are crucial for table tennis performance.
- Understanding the relationship between these factors can inform training strategies.
- Skill level differences in these attributes are not fully elucidated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess reaction agility and stroke effect in table tennis players.
- To investigate the correlation between reaction agility and stroke effect.
- To analyze skill-based differences in these performance metrics.
Main Methods:
- Eighty male table tennis players (40 first-level, 40 second-level) participated.
- Reaction agility was measured using Speed Chase, Coordination, Reaction, and lower limb Explosive Force tests.
- Stroke effect was evaluated through random full-court tests assessing speed, spin, and placement.
Main Results:
- A significant positive, albeit weak, correlation was found between reaction agility and stroke effect.
- Specific agility metrics (Turing Time, Reversing Time) correlated with stroke outcomes (ball speed, spin speed, placement).
- First-level players showed significantly higher reaction agility and stroke effect (placement, spin speed) than second-level players.
Conclusions:
- Reaction agility is weakly linked to stroke effect in table tennis.
- Task-specific agility tests effectively differentiate player skill levels.
- Improving components of reaction agility, such as moving speed and coordination, can enhance stroke effectiveness.
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