Technical and tactical model characteristics of players of the second sports and functional class in para table tennis

the article discusses a possible scheme for creating technical and tactical model characteristics of athletes of different classes using the example of the second class in para table tennis. There are four main parameters that influence the playing characteristics of an athlete: restrictions according to the considered sports-functional class; the starting position occupied at the table based on the characteristics of the injury and technical means (for classes 1-5); technical elements or groups of technical elements used in the class in question; tactical features of the game. Consideration of each parameter made it possible to create a holistic image of a player of the second class, based on reliable scientific data. Based on the parameters considered it can be stated that the average age of such an athlete is 40 years with the significant spinal and hand function impairment. Initial position is in the middle of the table. The most used stroke is backhand; wheelchair is in the fixed position. The athlete has to hold the wheel of the wheelchair with his non-playing arm during the game for better stability. The speed of the ball is low. The most used technical elements include attack stroke such as drive and defensive strokes such as lob and push.

model characteristics, para table tennis, technical and tactical combinations