Enjoying Outside Table Tennis

By Frank Froggatt

The majority of people that play ping pong are people who play the game indoors. It is a game after all that makes since to play indoors. Have you have given any thought to enjoying a game table tennis outside though?

These days there are a lot of fans of ping pong playing the sport outside.. If you try it you will notice without a doubt that there are enormous differences from enjoying a game it outside and inside. In indoor ping pong, the environment is controlled. The light inside is perfect and you never have to deal with issues like the wind.When you play outdoors you have to deal with these factors regularly, like being blinded by the sun or having to adjust your shot because of a breeze.

The only time that playing ping pong outdoors is really doable is during the summer. You may wonder why. This is because if you play in any other season, you will encounter stronger winds that will make it virtually impossible for you to play ping pong.

Because the table tennis ball is so light weight any adverse wind that is happening can easily effect the flight of the ball. The occasional breeze is not something that you have to worry about and it is even welcomed to add to the fun, but stronger winds can seriously detract from the game play. No matter what type of player you are indoors, enjoying a game outdoors will really make you have to adjust your game.

Playing outside in the summer months is also very beneficial. Instead of being cooped up inside your home where it can get very hot, you will be enjoying a game outside where it's cooler. If the sun is shining to hot, try enjoying a game under the shade of a tree.

When you plan on playing ping pong outside, it is important that the table should be set up on a flat concrete surface. Although enjoying a game on a grass surface is something that sounds very nice, setting up a table on a grass surface could very well disrupt the game as chances are the surface of the table would not be flat.

The table that you decide to get need to have wheels on the bottom and be designed to withstand outdoors play. This will make it easier for you to transport the table and outdoor tables will last a lot longer and it can tolerate the harsh environment of the outside. However, you need to remember that although it can withstand the harsh environment, you shouldn't leave the table outdoors as it can also degrade. - 31983

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