June 20th was the first day of Summer. Some clubs have opened. Some haven’t. Some players haven’t played in months. The Summer of 2020 is not shaping up to be the greatest time for table tennis. Tournaments have been canceled. Leagues are on hold. Even the clubs that have opened are trying to get back …
Common Ground in Table Tennis and Beyond
Common Ground – opinions or interests shared by each of two or more partiesĀ My original intent in writing this was to come up with some items that everybody can agree on. As I considered some possible subjects that seemed very obvious to me, I realized not everybody will share my opinion on what seems …
The 7th Match on Saturday
This is what we train for…. I’ve probably been able to stay active with table tennis a little more than most. The month of May allowed for a scattering of coaching sessions, and the beginning of some competitive matches. It looks like things may pick up more in June as players start to feel comfortable …
Time, Space, Ping Pong, Church, and Logistics
Logistics – the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies Problem – How do we accomplish our goals with the number of people we have, the limited space available, within the allotted time available? How on earth can we run a major table tennis tournament? How can large churches reopen …
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