Benefits of Playing Outdoor Table Tennis

Friday, June 8, 2012
There are some sports that you can play both indoors and outdoors and one of them is table tennis(ping-pong). However, you might prefer playing outdoor table tennis over indoor table tennis especially when the weather outside is nice and comfortable. You do not want to be cooped up inside your rec room while others are enjoying the good weather.

Before you decide to play ping-pong outdoors, you have to prepare a few things first. First, you have to buy the right kind of table tennis supplies for outdoor use. For example, yours ping-pong table should be weather proof. It means it should be able to withstand different kinds of weather conditions-rainy, sunny, windy, or snowy. You should also prepare other table tennis supplies like balls, rackets, and so on.

The main reason why many people love to play outdoor ping-pong is because of the benefits that it gives. Here are some of the benefits of playing this exciting outdoor game.

This is a great way to have strong and toned arms and legs. You have to hit the ball several times and you have to go from one end of the table to another. These actions improve your arms and legs. This is perfect for people who want to have physically fit limbs.
Aside from having toned arm and leg muscles, playing ping-pong also improves your hand and eye coordination. The ball does not come to you in slow motion. You have to be alert constantly to be able to hit the ball with the racket. This sport prepares you for other more difficult sports that require hand and eye coordination.
Playing ping-pong outdoors also gives you a nice tan. This is much better than lying by the poolside doing nothing. You are getting a sun tan while at the same time you are enjoying and exercising.
Another benefit is that it allows you to spend quality time with your family and friends. This is a nice sport to do during brunch, while you are waiting for your dad to finish cooking the barbecue or your mom setting the picnic table. You can take turns playing ping-pong and afterward you can eat your brunch at the picnic table. This is a good, not to mention cheap, bonding time among family members and friends.
Playing outdoor table tennis also allows you to socialize with other people. You can set up the table tennis table in your yard and have a barbecue party or something. You can also easily organize a match among your neighbors to promote sportsmanship and camaraderie in your neighbourhood.