How to Deal with Losing in Table Tennis

By: Kasmono Monex, healthy living fan

Table tennis can be used as a recreational sport because it is fun for those who play it. But table tennis is also an achievement sport, where players are required to try to win in a competition. However, winning and losing are a consequence of the competition itself. Goddess Fortuna does not always accompany us to victory, sometimes we have to accept defeat when participating in tournaments/matches. So how do we respond to it?

At first it was difficult to accept an unpleasant defeat. We must learn to respond to defeat with an open heart so that we don't easily experience feelings of despair.

As players we must uphold the value of sportsmanship, we must be ready to accept victory or defeat. Here are some ways to deal with defeat.

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Confident that we have given our best

Winning or losing is normal in any competition. When you suffer defeat, there is no need to think of yourself as a failed and useless player.

Believe that losing is not a disgrace

In a competitive atmosphere in a match/tournament, all table tennis players have an obsession with winning. Some find it difficult to accept defeat, because they are afraid of being underestimated by other players. In situations like this we have to strengthen and make ourselves aware that defeat is not a disgrace or something embarrassing that should be hidden away.

Even if defeat is interpreted positively, it can be proof that we have fought to the end, while there are still many people who choose to withdraw in the middle of their struggle or some don't even dare to try.

Learn the lesson

From victory we gain pride, from defeat we learn lessons. Winning or losing is both good for us. The most important thing is how we respond to whatever happens to us.

Self evaluation

There was a clear reason for the defeat, the opponent was too tough or we still had many weaknesses. Don't blame yourself, just do an evaluation as capital to improve yourself.

From this evaluation we will be able to find our weaknesses. So that we know what still needs to be improved and improved.

Prepare a new strategy

After better understanding the game itself, we can start trying to design and prepare new strategies to help become the "next winner".

Don't hesitate if you have to use unusual techniques. We need to highlight the unique side that other players don't have. By doing lots of experiments, your chances of winning will become more open.

Defeat is not worth mourning over and over again, because this is part of the consequences of participating in a match. Defeat doesn't always mean bad, it depends on how we react to it. Therefore, defeat occurs more wisely.


Healthy spirits and greetings 🏓