Table tennis for the little ones: enthusiasm at the Rainbow School!

Table tennis for the little ones: enthusiasm at the Rainbow School!

In Vienna, more precisely in the Rainbow School on Rohrwassergasse, table tennis has been played on Mondays since the last school year. The program started with the first unit on October 13th, and the enthusiasm of the students is evident. The basics of table tennis are required here, and the children not only practice the technique, but also the basics of the game, such as the correct racket position and forehand and backhand. Friedrich Schiller would be proud, because as he said in “William Tell,” it is important to strive for mastery.

The team's trainers attach great importance to introducing children to this fascinating sport in a playful way. Warm-up games and ball familiarization exercises help children become familiar with the racket. They balance and juggle, which helps with the use of sports equipment. These activities not only promote skills but also creativity. To further stimulate enthusiasm for the sport, the coaching team also uses creative exercises that involve the entire gym - even the walls are used as a rebounding surface.

Table tennis as a health promoter

What makes table tennis so special? In addition to being fun, it also promotes children's physical and mental health. This sport can be learned at an early age, whether in a club or in your free time. Good hand-eye coordination is crucial, and the exercises are simple and playful. An ideal example of this are the activities in which children try to use a racket to place balls in boxes or knock over obstacles. This not only promotes technology, but also interaction between children.

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At the start of the season, serve training was of great importance and captivated the children. The requirements for eye-hand coordination are linked here in a playful way. The children are already looking forward to the continuation after the autumn holidays and can hardly wait to put their newly learned skills to the test.

In a world full of distractions, table tennis not only offers children an opportunity to be physically active, but also a retreat to strengthen their physical and mental health. The Rainbow School has really hit the jackpot here with its offering.

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