Dr. Hab., Professor G.V. Barchukova¹
PhD, Associate Professor A.I. Laptev^1
1Russian University of Sport (SCOLIPE), Moscow

Objective of the study was to develop a methodology for improving special coordination abilities, aimed at increasing the accuracy of striking actions of table tennis players at the educational and training stage of preparation.
Methods and structure of the study. The methodology included techniques for varying exercises to maintain novelty and increase coordination complexity: changing the tempo, rhythm and speed of movements performed; performing mirror movements, playing with different hands; the use of additional motor actions, including different ones for the arms and legs, increasing the coordination complexity of the exercise; the use of previously unknown elements in an already mastered action; use of unusual starting positions; the use of unusual equipment that changes the parameters of the flight and rebound of the ball; partial limitation or disabling of visual, auditory, tactile analyzers.
Results and conclusions. As a result of using the technique, static balance improved, so the increase in the Romberg test and the “Target” test was 12.4% and 13.7%. During the pedagogical experiment, the values for the test tasks “Left Roll” and “Eight” increased the accuracy of hits by 2.14 times and 2.36 times, respectively, and the percentage increase was 15.2% and 16.0% (p<0.05). The authors conclude that structure, specificity and a wide range of tools for the development of special coordination abilities in table tennis increase the value of the developed methodology and allow its inclusion at the training stage of sports training, taking into account the individual characteristics of tennis players.

Keywords: table tennis, coordination, balance, accuracy of striking actions, training stage, stabilometry.

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