MATP Coaching Guide - Special Olympics

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Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program Coaching Guide Official Special Olympics Sport Motor Activity Training Program Table Tennis Table Tennis Strike MOTOR ACTIVITY TRAINING PROGRAM Table Tennis Strike Leads to the Return Shot Equipment Levels of Assistance 1. Racquet (paddle) of appropriate size and weight 2. Ball 3. Large table top/surface Total Assistance The coach supports or assists the athlete with the entire movement Partial Assistance The coach may touch, guide or direct the athlete, but not support or assist the athlete in the entire movement Independent Athlete completes the movement or task without assistance from the coach Description for the MOTOR ACTIVITY TRAINING PROGRAM Table Tennis Strike 1. Position athlete in standing or seated position facing a table, with or without assistance 2. Place paddle in athlete s dominant hand 3. Roll ball to athlete. 4. Direct athlete to strike ball with racquet (paddle) 5. Athlete strikes ball with or without assistance Lead-up Activities for the MOTOR ACTIVITY TRAINING PROGRAM Table Tennis Strike Athlete grasps racquet with assistance Athlete grasps and holds racquet for 5 seconds with assistance Athlete swings racquet for 5 seconds with assistance Athlete uses racquet to strike a stationary ball with assistance Athlete grasps racquet without assistance Athlete grasps and holds racquet for 5 seconds without assistance Athlete swings racquet for 5 seconds without assistance Athlete uses racquet to strike stationary ball without assistance Special Olympics: MATP Guide- December 2005 91
Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program Coaching Guide Please Note: The ability to return a tossed ball to the tosser without assistance from the coach may qualify the athlete for the Special Olympics Return Shot. Possible Modifications for the MOTOR ACTIVITY TRAINING PROGRAM Table Tennis Strike Use forearm or backhand strike Use hand to return ball Select racquet of appropriate size and weight Vary size, weight and color of ball Vary size of table surface Suspend ball to teach strike Vary speed of rolled ball Place bell inside ball to elicit athlete s attention Have a horn, bell or flashing lights go off when the athlete successfully strikes the ball with the paddle. Safety Precautions Stay within reach of the athlete at all times Ensure athlete maintains balanced position Provide adequate space for activity Avoid being hit while athlete holds racquet 92 Special Olympics: MATP Guide- December 2005
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