Kumamoto Ryushi, Loh Ping Yeap, He Yuqi, Ferlinghetti Enrico, Lancini Matteo, Uno Tadashi
Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 815-8540, Japan.
Department of Life Design and Science, Faculty of Design, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 815-8540, Japan.
Sports (Basel). 2025 Jan 14;13(1):22. doi: 10.3390/sports13010022.
Physical inactivity is a major global public health concern, and table tennis offers a low-impact, engaging way to promote physical activity across various age groups. However, many beginners struggle to maintain effective participation due to their lower skill levels. Therefore, the development and reinforcement of stable grip techniques is crucial because it will help beginners achieve sustainable improvements in performance. This will provide additional opportunities to increase physical activity, and therefore overall health, across all age groups. Thus, in this study, we investigate the effects of a prototype table tennis handle on the racket angle and performance of beginners. The prototype handle features a 20° tilt to assist the player in maintaining a stable topspin forehand grip during play. The participants were randomized into three groups, Groups A, B, and C, which used the prototype handle, standard handle, and practiced with the prototype but performed tests with the standard handle, respectively. The participants executed topspin forehand strokes in approximately 30 min of practice, and data on racket angles, swing mechanics, success rates, and ball landing positions were collected. The results showed that Group A exhibited a larger racket open angle and a smaller racket face Angle than the other groups. However, the groups showed no significant differences in hit positions or overall success rates. Our results suggest that although the prototype handle can influence racket angles and some performance aspects, individual differences and swing mechanics should be considered.
缺乏身体活动是一个重大的全球公共卫生问题，而乒乓球提供了一种低强度、有趣的方式来促进各年龄段人群的身体活动。然而，许多初学者由于技能水平较低，难以持续有效地参与。因此，开发和强化稳定的握拍技术至关重要，因为这将帮助初学者在表现上实现可持续的提升。这将为各年龄段人群增加身体活动从而改善整体健康状况提供更多机会。因此，在本研究中，我们调查了一种乒乓球原型拍柄对初学者球拍角度和表现的影响。该原型拍柄有20°的倾斜度，以帮助球员在击球时保持稳定的上旋正手握拍。参与者被随机分为三组，A组、B组和C组，分别使用原型拍柄、标准拍柄，以及先用原型拍柄练习但用标准拍柄进行测试。参与者在大约30分钟的练习中执行上旋正手击球，并收集了球拍角度、挥拍力学、成功率和球着陆位置的数据。结果显示，A组的球拍打开角度比其他组更大，球拍面角度比其他组更小。然而，各组在击球位置或总体成功率上没有显著差异。我们的结果表明，虽然原型拍柄会影响球拍角度和一些表现方面，但应考虑个体差异和挥拍力学。
