Specific methodological aspects of enhancing the cadet's athletic performance in table tennis in the final age stage in the process of long-term performance

Abstract

The main task of modern sport is to improve athletic results of athletes at the international level. Significant intensification of training and competitive loads at the present stage, focused on high sporting achievements, including those on international level, presumes the search for new and effective means and methods, as well as consideration of age peculiarities of the rising generation, including in table tennis. Athletic performance in table tennis is a long-term, multi-stage process and we can distinguish 4 stages in it: initial sports selection, transition from cadet age (13-15 years) to junior one, transition from junior age (16-18 years) to adult athletes and athletes of highest sports mastery.