{"id":62970,"date":"2026-04-03T16:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T14:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/table-tennis-the-underrated-speed-sport-that-trains-your-brain\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T23:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T21:45:53","slug":"table-tennis-the-underrated-speed-sport-that-trains-your-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/table-tennis-the-underrated-speed-sport-that-trains-your-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"Table Tennis: The Underrated Speed Sport That Trains Your Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><style>\ndetails summary::-webkit-details-marker, details summary::marker {\n    display: none !important;\n    content: \"\" !important;\n}\ndetails[open] .ibs-faq-arrow {\n    transform: rotate(0deg) !important;\n    opacity: 1 !important;\n}\ndetails summary:hover {\n    color: #00D4D4 !important;\n}\ndetails[open] > summary {\n    color: #00D4D4 !important;\n}\n.wpb_wrapper details::after, .wpb_wrapper details::before, .wpb_wrapper summary::after, .wpb_wrapper summary::before {\n    display: none !important;\n    content: none !important;\n    background: none !important;\n    width: 0 !important;\n    height: 0 !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]\n[vc_column]\n[vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]\n[vc_column_inner]\n[vc_column_text]\n<h4><a href=\"\/?cat=797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Individual Sports<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n[\/vc_column_inner]\n[\/vc_row_inner]\n[vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#3b3b3c&#8221; border_style=&#8221;&#8221; thickness=&#8221;2&#8243; down=&#8221;30&#8243;]\n[\/vc_column]\n[\/vc_row]\n[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]\n[vc_column]\n[vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]\n[vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;]\n[vc_single_image image=&#8221;60970&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;ibs-wappen&#8221;]\n[\/vc_column_inner]\n[vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;]\n[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;]\n[vc_column_text]\nAUTHOR:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;]\n[vc_column_text]\n<span style=\"font-family: Merriweather; font-size: 18pt;\">Benedikt Langer<\/span><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;]\n[vc_column_text]\n<em><span style=\"font-family: Merriweather;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/experts\/benedikt-langer\/\">View profile &rsaquo;&rsaquo; <\/a><\/span><\/em><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n[\/vc_column_inner]\n[\/vc_row_inner]\n[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n[\/vc_column]\n[\/vc_row]\n[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;]\n[vc_column]\n[vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"display:inline-block;background:#00FFFF;color:#1a2a2e;padding:4px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:18px;\">7 Min. Reading Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>The ball can fly at speeds of up to 170 km\/h. Your brain has less than 200 milliseconds to calculate the trajectory, spin, and point of impact. At the same time, you&#8217;re planning your return, correcting your position, and analyzing your opponent&#8217;s body language. Table tennis is one of the fastest reflex sports in the world. And neuroscientists say: That&#8217;s exactly why it&#8217;s the best brain training. 350 million people play it worldwide. After reading this, you&#8217;ll understand why.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;margin:28px 0 32px;padding:24px 28px 20px;background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,255,255,0.06) 0%, rgba(149,200,219,0.08) 100%);border-radius:12px;border-left:4px solid #00FFFF;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:-8px;right:-8px;opacity:0.07;font-size:120px;line-height:1;font-weight:900;color:#00FFFF;pointer-events:none;\">&#9889;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n[\/vc_column]\n[\/vc_row]\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:1.4em;color:#1a2a2e;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/pfeil.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:28px;height:28px;opacity:0.8;\"> Short Sprint<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;list-style:none;\">\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,212,212,0.12);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#00D4D4;font-weight:700;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> <strong>350 million players worldwide<\/strong> make table tennis one of the most widely played sports. In Germany, over 550,000 players are organized in clubs<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,212,212,0.12);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#00D4D4;font-weight:700;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> <strong>High-level brain training:<\/strong> EEG studies show increased theta activity in frontal brain regions during gameplay<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,212,212,0.12);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#00D4D4;font-weight:700;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> <strong>Dementia prevention proven:<\/strong> Meta-analyses show that table tennis improves cognitive function and balance in neurodegenerative diseases<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,212,212,0.12);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#00D4D4;font-weight:700;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> <strong>Calorie burn of 250 to 400 per hour<\/strong> during moderate to intense play. Joint-friendly and suitable for all ages<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#00D4D4;font-weight:700;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> <strong>Start at 50 Euro:<\/strong> Racket, balls, club membership. Lowest entry barrier of all racket sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.5;\">Why Your Brain Loves Table Tennis<\/h2>\n<p>Table tennis is what neuroscientists call an open-skill sport. Unlike closed-skill sports like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/learning-to-run-your-8-week-plan-from-the-sofa-to-your-first-5k\/\">running<\/a> or cycling, where you can predict the movement, in table tennis every ball is different. Your brain must make real-time decisions without the luxury of thinking.<\/p>\n<p>An EEG study from the University of Bern showed: During table tennis gameplay, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9142473\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theta activity in frontal brain regions<\/a> significantly increases more than during cycling or cognitive tasks. Theta waves are associated with perception, attention, and processing of environmental stimuli. Simplified: Table tennis forces your brain to work at full throttle.<\/p>\n<p>Even more impressive: A 2024 imaging study showed that regular table tennis players have significantly higher fractional anisotropy (FA) in several nerve pathways compared to non-players. This means: The connections between brain regions are stronger and faster. Table tennis not only trains individual functions but also the networking of your entire brain.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:32px 0;padding:24px 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,255,255,0.04) 0%, rgba(149,200,219,0.06) 100%);border-radius:12px;border-left:4px solid #00FFFF;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#00D4D4;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Expert Voice<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.08em;font-style:italic;color:#333;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\">&#8222;Table tennis requires players to track the ball&#8217;s trajectory in a few milliseconds. This makes it one of the fastest open-skill sports in the world and a unique training for cognitive functions.&#8220;<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#008B8B;font-weight:600;\">PMC Systematic Review 2025<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.78em;color:#666;\">Table Tennis for Health: A Multidimensional Perspective (PMC12469884)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.5;\">Table Tennis Against Dementia: What Research Reveals<\/h2>\n<p>The perhaps most surprising finding: Table tennis is increasingly being studied as a therapeutic tool for neurodegenerative diseases. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0001691825011977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">systematic review and meta-analysis (2025)<\/a> investigated whether table tennis can protect the aging brain. The result: Table tennis measurably improves cognitive functions and balance in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.<\/p>\n<p>The mechanism: Open-skill sports like table tennis simultaneously demand motor coordination, visual processing, decision-making, and spatial thinking. This combination activates more brain areas than any closed-skill sport. In Japan, table tennis is already used in rehabilitation programs for Parkinson&#8217;s patients.<\/p>\n<p>For you as a healthy player, this means: Every session is active prevention. Not as a medication substitute, but as what scientists call cognitive reserve. The more you challenge your brain, the more resistant it becomes to age-related decline.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.5;\">Physical Training: More Than You Think<\/h2>\n<p>Table tennis has an image problem. Many people consider it a leisure activity with no serious training effects. The data tells a different story. During moderate to intense play, you burn 250 to 400 calories per hour. This is between jogging and swimming.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more: The constant direction changes train agility and explosive legwork. The forehand stroke works the shoulder muscles, forearm, and core. The topspin technique engages the entire posterior chain from the hip to the lat. And it&#8217;s all joint-friendly because you never have to land your full body weight like in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/learning-to-run-your-8-week-plan-from-the-sofa-to-your-first-5k\/\">running<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/bouldering-2026-the-complete-guide-to-germany-8217-s-no-1-trend-sport\/\">bouldering<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The greatest physical benefit: Reaction time. Professional players react in under 150 milliseconds to the ball. Even hobby players improve their reaction time measurably after a few weeks of regular training. This translates to daily life: faster reactions while driving, better hand-eye coordination, and more precise fine motor skills.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.5;\">Getting Started: What You Need and Where to Play<\/h2>\n<p>Table tennis has the lowest barrier to entry among all racket sports. No expensive equipment, no court booking, no minimum number of players (you need exactly one other person).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paddle:<\/strong> For your first steps, a ready-to-use recreational paddle for 15 to 30 Euro is sufficient. Once you start playing regularly, it&#8217;s worth investing in a paddle with replaceable rubber (wood from 20 Euro, rubber from 15 Euro per piece). The difference is immediately noticeable: more spin, more control, better ball feel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Play:<\/strong> In Germany, there are over 9,000 table tennis clubs. The DTTB (German Table Tennis Federation) offers a club search on its website. Most clubs offer open training sessions for beginners. Alternatively, you can play at public table tennis tables in parks, workplace sports groups, or leisure centers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clothing:<\/strong> Sportswear, sneakers with a light sole (required in most halls). No special table tennis shoes are needed to start.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:32px 0;padding:24px 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,255,255,0.04) 0%, rgba(149,200,219,0.06) 100%);border-radius:12px;border-left:4px solid #00FFFF;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#00D4D4;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px;\">Gear Check<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:160px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a2e;margin-bottom:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;\"><span style=\"color:#00D4D4;\">&#10003;<\/span> Pack These<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 0 18px;font-size:13px;color:#333;line-height:1.8;list-style:none;\">\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding-left:8px;\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-12px;color:#00D4D4;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> Ready-to-use paddle (15-30 Euro)<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding-left:8px;\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-12px;color:#00D4D4;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> Light-soled sneakers<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding-left:8px;\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-12px;color:#00D4D4;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> Balls (40+ mm, 3-star for matches)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:160px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a2e;margin-bottom:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;\"><span style=\"color:#999;\">&#10007;<\/span> You Don&#8217;t Need<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 0 18px;font-size:13px;color:#666;line-height:1.8;list-style:none;\">\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding-left:8px;\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-12px;color:#ccc;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> Table tennis robot (later)<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding-left:8px;\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-12px;color:#ccc;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> Special TT shoes (only for leagues)<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding-left:8px;\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-12px;color:#ccc;\">&#x25B8;<\/span> Personal table (clubs provide)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.5;\">Three Techniques for Beginners<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Counterball (Forehand and Backhand).<\/strong> The ball comes to you, you play it flat back. No spin, no effect, just control. This is the foundation. If you can play 20 balls in a row cleanly back and forth, you&#8217;ve mastered the basic coordination. Most beginners need three to five sessions for this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Topspin (Forehand).<\/strong> The most important attacking technique. You brush the ball upwards, giving it forward spin and causing it to bounce steeply after the impact. Technically more demanding, but essential for any play above the beginner level. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/fascia-training-why-the-foam-roller-revolution-is-more-than-just-a-hype\/\">wrist<\/a> should be loose, the power comes from hip rotation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Spin Serve.<\/strong> The serve decides whether you attack or defend in table tennis. Even a simple side-topspin serve can put your opponent in trouble if they don&#8217;t read the spin. Practice three variations: short underspin (forces a cautious return), long topspin (opens the attack), and side-topspin (unpredictable).<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.5;\">The Social Factor<\/h2>\n<p>What sets table tennis apart from most fitness sports: You need an opponent. This makes it a social sport. A comprehensive review in the PMC (2025) highlights that table tennis reduces stress and improves quality of life, partly due to its promotion of social interaction. Regular play appointments create a structure that is often lacking in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/en\/spring-fitness-2026-how-to-kick-off-the-new-sports-season\/\">individual training<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In Germany, over 550,000 players are organized in clubs. This is complemented by company sports groups, university courses, and informal play sessions in parks. Getting started is simple: Most clubs offer open training sessions where you can just drop by and join in. No performance pressure, no commitment.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:28px 25px 8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,212,0.08) 0%, rgba(149,200,219,0.12) 100%);border-radius:12px;border-left:4px solid #00FFFF;\">\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:1.4em;color:#1a2a2e;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/pfeil.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:28px;height:28px;opacity:0.8;transform:rotate(-90deg);\"> Cool-down<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:0.88em;color:#666;\">Click on a question to reveal the answer.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,212,212,0.15);background:transparent !important;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex !important;align-items:center !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;gap:12px !important;padding:16px 4px !important;cursor:pointer;list-style:none !important;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;color:#1a2a2e;line-height:1.4;text-align:left !important;margin:0 !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/pfeil.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;min-width:18px;opacity:0.6;transform:rotate(-90deg);transition:transform 0.3s ease;\" class=\"ibs-faq-arrow\"> Is table tennis a real sport?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 18px 30px;color:#333;line-height:1.7;font-size:0.96em;text-align:left;\">Absolutely. Table tennis is an Olympic discipline since 1988 and requires extreme fitness, reaction speed, and tactical thinking at the competitive level. A professional match can burn as many calories as a moderate-intensity tennis match. The main difference between casual and competitive play is the footwork. Professionals can cover several hundred meters in lateral steps per game.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,212,212,0.15);background:transparent !important;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex !important;align-items:center !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;gap:12px !important;padding:16px 4px !important;cursor:pointer;list-style:none !important;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;color:#1a2a2e;line-height:1.4;text-align:left !important;margin:0 !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/pfeil.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;min-width:18px;opacity:0.6;transform:rotate(-90deg);transition:transform 0.3s ease;\" class=\"ibs-faq-arrow\"> At what age can you start?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 18px 30px;color:#333;line-height:1.7;font-size:0.96em;text-align:left;\">Anytime. Children often start at six to eight years old, but it&#8217;s possible to start at any age. Table tennis is especially ideal for older beginners: joint-friendly, cognitively challenging, and social. In Japan, 80-year-olds play in table tennis rehabilitation programs. The sport adapts to your skill level.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,212,212,0.15);background:transparent !important;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex !important;align-items:center !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;gap:12px !important;padding:16px 4px !important;cursor:pointer;list-style:none !important;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;color:#1a2a2e;line-height:1.4;text-align:left !important;margin:0 !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/pfeil.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;min-width:18px;opacity:0.6;transform:rotate(-90deg);transition:transform 0.3s ease;\" class=\"ibs-faq-arrow\"> How do I find a club near me?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 18px 30px;color:#333;line-height:1.7;font-size:0.96em;text-align:left;\">The DTTB (German Table Tennis Federation) offers a club search on its website. Alternatively, search on Google Maps for &#8220;table tennis club&#8221; + your city. Most clubs have open training sessions where you can join without registration. Membership fees typically range from 5 to 15 Euros per month, including hall usage and balls.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,212,212,0.15);background:transparent !important;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex !important;align-items:center !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;gap:12px !important;padding:16px 4px !important;cursor:pointer;list-style:none !important;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;color:#1a2a2e;line-height:1.4;text-align:left !important;margin:0 !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/pfeil.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;min-width:18px;opacity:0.6;transform:rotate(-90deg);transition:transform 0.3s ease;\" class=\"ibs-faq-arrow\"> Is a expensive racket worth it for beginners?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 18px 30px;color:#333;line-height:1.7;font-size:0.96em;text-align:left;\">No. An expensive racket with professional rubber is counterproductive for beginners because it generates too much spin and amplifies mistakes. Start with a ready-made racket for 15 to 30 Euros. After three to six months of regular training, a racket with replaceable rubber becomes worthwhile. Consult your club for advice.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;border-bottom:none !important;background:transparent !important;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex !important;align-items:center !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;gap:12px !important;padding:16px 4px !important;cursor:pointer;list-style:none !important;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;color:#1a2a2e;line-height:1.4;text-align:left !important;margin:0 !important;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/pfeil.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;min-width:18px;opacity:0.6;transform:rotate(-90deg);transition:transform 0.3s ease;\" class=\"ibs-faq-arrow\"> Does table tennis really improve reaction time in everyday life?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 18px 30px;color:#333;line-height:1.7;font-size:0.96em;text-align:left;\">Yes. 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