Table tennis develops not only personal but also business qualities in a person’s character.
First, tennis is a very fast sport; a situation can change literally in a split second. Therefore, you need to be able to make the right decision, almost without thinking.
In business, too, sometimes there are moments when you have to make decisions almost instantaneously. So businessmen who have such a hobby as table tennis have certain advantages.
The development of willpower in achieving the long-awaited victory is an essential trait in the character of all the great “business tycoons”. They also need the ability to never give up, and then to set more and more goals on the way to future heights. So in table tennis, even if it is not a competition or training, but just a pastime with friends or family, the desire to win is one of the important qualities of a player.
Mental stress tolerance is also necessary, both in business and in this sport. It is necessary to keep your emotions under control, not to give up and not to get annoyed when you lose a point, but also not to get into a raging joy when you win.
And, of course, you need to know how to cheat. The ability to confuse your opponent in the game with the help of tricks and feints is also a very important quality that you should learn and train not only at the table, but in everyday life.
No age restrictions
The best thing about table tennis is that you can play it at any age. Whether you’re 6 years old or 60, it doesn’t matter, because it’s never too late to learn how to play tennis.
Put a tennis table somewhere under a canopy on your garden plot and you will have something to entertain yourself during your leisure time. Even in the rain your family can train their feet and eyesight, playing with each other in this simple and such a popular game.
And if your child is starting to have serious eye problems, table tennis will be the best way to fix the problem. After all, when the eyes follow the rapid movement of the ball, the necessary muscles are trained, and the vision is restored quickly enough.
Table tennis is very good at concentrating, instilling perseverance and perseverance. Well, and the development of motor skills is also an important factor for the young body.
For older and elderly people this is a good opportunity to stay in great shape without exhausting themselves with tremendous physical exertion. After all, it only seems that nothing happens, but in fact in the process of a good game, you can get rid of excess weight and tighten the figure.
Some people take a racket and plunge into the wonderful world of table tennis only after fifty. But after three months they start to play reasonably well, at a decent amateur level. And especially gifted with excellent reaction and intuition they take part in competitions and even win high places. It must be said that veteran table tennis is well developed not only in Russia but all over the world. Vivacious and cheerful seniors take part in their Cups and Championships.
Of course, there are also individual contraindications. If a person has such illnesses as scoliosis or extremely short-sightedness doctors do not recommend not only to play table tennis, but to have high physical activity too. If there are no serious obstacles, then such a hobby is only beneficial. After all table tennis is not yet a traumatic sport!
Remember that table tennis is open to all! Table tennis is not expensive, bringing positive emotions, uplifting, toning up the whole body, relieving stress – table tennis is always ready to accept anyone into its army of fans. In general table tennis is a good reason to lead a healthy lifestyle.
And that is why – practice table tennis and be healthy!