Table Tennis
Claim your free bat this summer
We've teamed up with Table Tennis England to bring you some weather proof action packed activities.
Table Tennis is a fun, entertaining and easy sport to play whilst being a great way to keep fit and get in shape. It will challenge your hand eye co-ordination and reflexes therefore improving speed, strength and agility.
It's also a cost effective way to keep the kids entertained during the holidays.
Grab yourself some free kit
Table Tennis England are giving away 500 free bats this summer for Places Leisure customers. To claim your free bat simple follow the link below and complete the form.
Getting started
You don't need to be a member to book a table tennis session, simply find your centre by following the link below and scroll down to their timetable. Select sports and follow the links to make a booking. Alternatively give them a call and our team will be happy to help.
If you don't have the kit don't worry. Most of our centres offer the ability to hire bats and balls, or you can buy them in our shops.
Once you are booked, use the handy videos below for inspiration on how to engage the children in fun activities before working up to a full game.
You can also visit the Table Tennis England website for more information on rules of the game and additional activities to try with the kids.
Frog Game
Starting out
A great way to warm up and develop hand eye co-ordination for younger players.
Brilliant backhands
Developing skills
A range of drills to help improve backhand strokes and develop rallies.
Backhand rallies
Developing skills
A great way to warm up and develop hand eye co-ordination for younger players.
Table cricket
Alternative game play
A simple alternative option for game play that helps develop co-ordination
For more inspiration and information about the rules of the game, visit the Table Tennis England website.