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Non-costly table with height-varying legs from 76 to 68cm.
A must for children till 11y.o.


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Non-costly table brand by the Double Fish with height variations from 76 to 68cm.
A must for children till 11y.o.


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I took my son up to Manchester NH this past weekend for some ping pong. Like usual, he had a great time. I asked about lessons (its always tricky to approach instructors about lessons for a young child) and was told the best place to go is the Boston Table tennis club. Problem is, CHarlie and I have been to the Boston club a couple times and the instructor there told us Charlie was "too young" for lessons. Of course this was about 6 months ago so maybe I should take him again. 
This may not come across right, and I mean no disrespect writing it, but I don't know how Charlie would deal with an instructor with a chinese accent. I think a lot would be lost in the translation and both parties may get frustrated. Anyway, for now I guess I'll just keep banging away with him in the basement. Life could be worse :).
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i think kids deal with accents better than adults, so don't worry.
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I think lessons can wait til 5 or even 6. Keeping the sport interesting and fun is the most important thing at this stage and throwing tips to him here and there. The age 5 and 6 has proven the best age to teach kids more complex tasks. That's why school starts at that age.
I think the platform idea sounds dangerous. I do believe he'll adjust as he grows. Kind of like tee ball and getting older and the different distances a pitcher throws from as they grow. Kids adjust fairly easily.
 
May I ask, at what age was he first able to hit the ball over the net on simple return?
 
Have you used a robot with him?
 
Does he say he wants lessons?


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Originally posted by Toprank Toprank wrote:

 
May I ask, at what age was he first able to hit the ball over the net on simple return?
 
Have you used a robot with him?
 
Does he say he wants lessons?

I can remember the first time I played with him was on vacation in the Bahamas last February so that would have made him 3 years 5 months old. He was not like he is now, but he could put the bat on the ball pretty well.

We do have a robot (iPong) that he does use from time to time. He would rather play with a person though for sure.

He does not ask for lessons. When I ask him about taking lessons he answers that he doesn't need him because he is the best. Obviously I need to work on his modesty. He does take tennis lessons and enjoys that so I think he would welcome table tennis lessons if I found the right fit.
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Just for the heck of it, here is the first video we made with Charlie including that time in the Bahamas in February. Sorry about the beginning camera work. I was holding it and playing at the same time. This should give you an idea of what he was like at first and how he progressed in his first 6 weeks or so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wiDxdx1UKg
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