Table Tennis Game Research Articles

Exploration of Applying Pose Estimation Techniques in Table Tennis

The newly developed computer vision pose estimation technique in artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology with potential advantages, such as high efficiency and contactless detection, for improving competitive advantage in the sports industry. The related literature is currently lacking an integrated and comprehensive discussion about the applications and limitations of using the pose estimation technique. The purpose of this study was to apply AI pose estimation techniques, and to discuss the concepts, possible applications, and limitations of these techniques in table tennis. This study implemented the OpenPose pose algorithm in a real-world video of a table tennis game. The research results show that the pose estimation algorithm performs well in estimating table tennis players’ poses from the video in a graphics processing unit (GPU)-accelerated environment. This study proposes an innovative two-stage AI pose estimation method for effectively addressing the current difficulties in applying AI to table tennis players’ pose estimation. Finally, this study provides several recommendations, benefits, and various perspectives (training vs. tactics) of table tennis and pose estimation limitations for the sports industry.

Involuntary Table Tennis Recognition using Recurrent Neural Network on The Perception-Based Data

Sport performance analysis and sports practise are inextricably linked. It is critical to assist coaches in analysing and improving the performance of their athletes throughout training or game sessions. Because of technological advancements, notational analysis of video footage using multiple software packages is now possible. Unfortunately, the coach must manually recognise the acts before proceeding with additional analysis. The goal of this research is to create an automated system for recognising Table Tennis shots in widely available broadcasted videos using a pre-trained Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) approach. We provide a novel method for gathering video data from table tennis games and performing stroke detection and classification. Using the proposed setup, a diversified dataset encompassing video data of 4 basic strokes taken from 4 professional table tennis players, totalling 2000 films, was collected. With a validation accuracy of 97.02%, the temporal recurrent neural network model is created. Furthermore, the neural network generalises well over the data of a player who was not included in the training and validation datasets, categorising new strokes with an overall best accuracy of 91.12%. Several model architectures were trained for stroke recognition using machine learning and deep learning methodologies, and their results were compared and benchmarked. The model's inferences, such as performance monitoring and stroke comparison, have been examined. As a result, we are contributing to the creation of a computer vision-based sports analytics system for table tennis, namely a player's strokes, and is particularly insightful for performance enhancement.

Effects of table tennis practice on balance and physical fitness in the elderly

The Table Tennis game does not involve large displacements by the practitioner in the environment, a characteristic that can promote greater safety for the elderly in locomotor terms. In addition, it needs coordination, agility, speed of reaction, dynamic balance, which have been the focus of current recommendations of physical activity for the health of adults and the elderly. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of table tennis practice on physical and functional fitness in the elderly. This quasi-experimental research with a parallel and controlled design. The sample consisted of 16 elderly people, allocated 8 in the experimental group (EG) and 8 in the control group (CG). The research lasted 18 weeks, with 2 weeks of evaluation (initial and final) and 16 weeks of intervention. Physical fitness assessments were carried out using the agility and balance and functional fitness tests. In the intra-group comparison (pre-post intervention), EG showed a significant difference for the variable agility (pre: 15.6 ± 1.2 s; post: 14.7 ± 0.7 s). Also, the EG showed a reduction in Area (pre: 11.00±3.32 cm2; post: 6.52±3.06 cm2), AP Amplitude (pre: 4.92±2.77 cm; post: 3.28±0.58 cm) and ML speed (pre: 2.77±1.07 cm/s; post: 2.31±1.03 cm/s) in the Tandem posture with eyes open. Our findings highlight the importance of a Table Tennis program, administered twice a week and consisted of low to moderate intensity activities, to promote a beneficial effect on the agility and balance of physically active elderly people.

HUBUNGAN KELENTURAN PERGELANGAN TANGAN DENGAN KEMAMPUAN PUKULAN SMASH FOREHAND PADA PERMAINAN TENIS MEJA

This study aims to determine the relationship between wrist flexibility and forehand smash ability in table tennis games for male students of class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Tongkuno. This research method includes descriptive research using a quantitative correlational design using a correlational design. The sample in this study was obtained by purposive sampling technique, namely the sample was selected with consideration of male gender and who could hit the forehand smash. The population in this study were male students of Class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Tongkuno totaling 131 people consisting of 91 girls and 40 boys, taking a sample of 40 people. The formulation of the problem in this study is whether there is a relationship between wrist flexibility and forehand smash ability in table tennis games for VIII male students of SMP Negeri 1 Tongkuno?. The instrument used to measure the wrist flexibility test is the goniometer test, while the instrument used to measure the forehand smash ability test is by hitting the forehand smash 10 times per student. The data of this study were analyzed using SPSS version 26 with a significant level of 0.05 where the value of rxy = 0.646 at a significant 0.00 <0.05 with a coefficient of determination of 41.7%, while 58.3% was influenced by other physical condition factors that were not included in this study. It can be concluded that the better the wrist flexibility, the better the forehand smash ability in the table tennis game for the eighth grade male students of SMP Negeri 1 Tongkuno.

Build a test to measure the skill of the forehand and slow backhand for table tennis players

The aim of the research is to design a test to measure the skill of the forehand and backhand slow backhand, and the researchers used the descriptive approach where they analyzed the content of the sources and standing on the tests of the basic skills in the game of table tennis. The proposed amendments were then conducted exploratory experiments, the aim of which was to identify the scientific transactions of this test of honesty, stability, objectivity and suitability to the research sample. It was applied to the Premier League clubs in the northern region, numbering (31) players. For the test in which the scientific transactions of validity, stability and objectivity are available, and the researchers recommended using this test to measure and evaluate the level of performance of the forehand and slow backhand stroke skill at high levels and for the category of applicants Through research and investigation about the nature of the tests in table tennis, the researchers found that the game lacks the existence of such a test, which confirmed the need to take a step in building this test. The researchers concluded: . has been reached - A test to measure the accuracy of the skill of the front and back slow stroke, in which the parameters of honesty, stability, objectivity and relevance are available, and it is suitable for use for high levels and for the category of applicants in the game of table tennis.

Reliability of Wu Huanqun’s Table Tennis Game Analysis Method in Authors’ Own Modification

The observation and analysis of the game or the player’s behavior and actions is a very important aspect of optimizing sports training in table tennis. The aim of this study was to present the applied method of observation, developed by Professor Wu Huanqun and modified by the authors, together with an assessment of its reliability. The method consists in observing the winning actions of a given player and the same actions of his opponent in parallel, on three levels of complexity. Levels 1, 2, and 3 are concerned with identifying increasingly detailed winning strokes and stroke combinations. To assess the reliability of the method, seven experts independently analyzed the men’s final game of the World Championship 2019. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance, with an χ2 significance test, was used to assess the compliance of the experts. Cronbach’s alpha was used to assess internal consistency. The obtained results indicate the high compliance and internal consistency (thus, high reliability) of the assessed method: the highest at the Level 1 observation level and the smallest, but significant, at Level 3. The performed statistical analysis indicates a high agreement between the experts’ opinions, which was taken as a measure of high reliability for the described method of observation.

Implementation of Net Games in PJOK Learning in Elementary Schools: Systematic Review

Based on the research that has been done, there are still problems in the process of implementing net games. The problem consists of infrastructure and the absence of innovation in learning methods. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of net games and provide recommendations when implementing PJOK learning in elementary schools. The various results of research on net games are the background for conducting research using the systematic review. searches Database started from Google Scholar, Taylor Francis, DOAJ, and Research Gate. From the four databases, 146 types of research on net games were found which will then pass through the systematic review. stage the systematic review 20 studies were determined which would be the main sources in this study. It is known from the 20 studies that there are findings that can help problems that occur during the implementation of net games. The findings began with a table tennis game consisting of a happy bouncing ball, modifying a tennis bet, training methods, mini-pong based on gender-based cooperative learning audio-visual, Moodle courses, holding bet techniques, reciprocal teaching styles, and learning command styles. The following are the findings from the volleyball game modification of mini volleyball ball, 3 on 3 games, role-playing, libas game, faith-based methods in Islamic schools, Cooperative Learning Model, A Tactical-Game, cooperative learning Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD), and a playful approach in volleyball games. Based on 20 studies, it is known that upper-grade elementary school students can participate in net games well and if problems occur, they can use the findings that have been described.

Achievement Improvement of Basic Table Tennis Techniques Through The Application of Audio-Visual Learning Media

The goal of this study is to see if using audio-visual media in conjunction with a scientific approach to learning table tennis game activities at SMP Negeri 1 Kabuh in Jombang, Indonesia, may increase student learning outcomes and to see how far those aims have been accomplished. This study employs two cycles of classroom action research. Planning, action implementation, observation, analysis, and reflection are the four steps of each cycle. According to the outcomes of the analyses, cycles I and II resulted in a significant increase. The results of learning to play table tennis in the first cycle were 59.38 percent across the board, with 19 students finishing the course. In cycle II, the percentage of students with complete learning outcomes increased to 87.51 percent, while the percentage of students with incomplete learning outcomes increased to 28 percent. The percentage of students with complete learning outcomes increased by 100% during cycle III, while the percentage of students with incomplete learning outcomes climbed by 32%. As a result, learning through the use of audio-visual learning media can improve learning achievement in class VII students of public middle-school 1 Kabuh.

Triboelectric nanogenerator integrated origami gravity support device for shoulder rehabilitation using exercise gaming

Patients with impaired upper limb and shoulder function need gravity support during their rehabilitation therapy. It could be beneficial to the patient if the gravity support device could also sustain rehabilitation tasks and exercises. Thus in this work we designed a gravity support device with integrated triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) for shoulder rehabilitation. The gravity support part of the device was based on origami design. The rehabilitation tasks were based on the popular exercise-gaming approach, with the TENGs acting as self-powered sensors for the gaming task and energy harvesters for the exercise task. The origami was strategically designed with minimal but sufficient folds and a spring based support. The TENGs were also foldable with an output voltage of 35 Vp-p. The data acquisition and digitization circuit for gaming was miniaturized on a printed circuit board to fit snugly into the origami structure. The gravity support behavior of the origami was verified using electromyography sensors. Finally a pilot study was conducted with three stroke patients. Their upper-arm range of motion (ROM) was measured without any gravity-support and during the tasks. In the first task the patients played a table-tennis game which required minimal brain-arm coordination effort. In the second task the patients harvested energy by moving their arm as fast as possible. After the tasks, patient feedback was obtained for the effectiveness of the device, and the results suggested that they would be interested in using the device for home-based rehabilitation. Thus this work demonstrated a potential product for tele-rehabilitation which has gained prominence due to the ongoing pandemic.

Survey of Basic Technical Skills of Table Tennis Game Athletes Ptmsi Puslatkab Bangkalan

T his study aims to determine the level of basic technical skills of table tennis athletes at PTMSI Pusat Kab Bangkalan. The method chosen and the research used a survey. Saturated samples were taken from all table tennis athletes at the Bangkalan puslatkab totaling 4 athletes. Measuring the skill level of the basic table tennis game techniques, namely Service Techniques (Serve), Attack Techniques (Attacking), Defense Techniques (Block), Drive Punch Techniques, Push Punch Techniques, Flick Techniques, and Chop Techniques for athletes at the Bangkalan sports center using tests and measurements . Researchers collected data using survey techniques with tests and measurements of basic technical skills in table tennis games for PTMSI Puslatkab Bangkalan athletes. Data analysis used percentage description. The results of the research on table tennis athletes at the Bangkalan puslatkab: basic service techniques 25% are in the adequate category and 75% are in the good category; basic attack techniques (attacking) 50% in the less category and 50% in the sufficient category; basic defense techniques (Block) 25% are in the poor category, 50% are in the sufficient category and 25% are in the good category; basic technique of hitting (Drive) 50% in the poor category, 25% in the sufficient category, and1 25% in the good category; the basic technique of push punch 75% is in sufficient category and 25% is in good category; basic technique of flick blow 25% in poor category, 50% in sufficient category, and 25% in good category; basic chop technique 75% is categorized as sufficient, and 25% is categorized as good. The conclusions of the study are the level of service technique skills (Serve) in good category, basic attack techniques (attacking) are between the less category and sufficient category, basic defense techniques (Block) are in sufficient category, basic blow techniques (Drive) are in poor category, basic techniques for push punches are categorized as enough, basic flick technique is categorized enough, and basic chop technique is categorized enough. Suggestions that can be given are the addition of hours and a proportional training program to improve mastery of the basic techniques of table tennis.

The Effects of Kinesiology Treatment on Morphological Characteristics of Top Table Tennis Players with Disabilities

Sports results of table tennis players with disabilities depend on the functionality level, but also on morphological characteristics. There is an increased risk of obesity in these athletes with disability due to a reduced level of locomotor functionality. The hitherto practice showed that leading table tennis players with disabilities in Serbia did not have an additional kinesiology treatment implemented as part of their training process, which would encourage both strengthening and flexibility of muscle groups relevant for the efficacy of table tennis game, and reduction of body mass and voluminosity. The goal of this paper is to apply an additional kinesiology treatment and determine its effect of on the morphological characteristics of leading table tennis players with disabilities. Eight representatives, table tennis players with disabilities, both male and female, aged between 23 and 52, were included in the additional kinesiology treatment that lasted for nine months. The measures of longitudinal skeleton dimensionality, body mass and volume, subcutaneous adipose tissue and body mass index were analyzed. In order to establish the effects of kinesiology treatment Student's t-test was used, while the results were processed by means of a statistical package SPSS, version 14.0. The values were estimated at p < 0.05 significance level. Male respondents demonstrated statistically significant changes in biceps skinfold (p = 0.05). In the case of female respondents no statistically significant difference was observed in anthropometric space. The additional kinesiology treatment indicates a trend towards reduced voluminosity and body mass of both male and female respondents, but not at a statistically significant level, which is probably the result of an insufficient number of respondents. Continued additional kinesiology treatment should be included in the training process of male and female table tennis players with disabilities, which has not been the case up until now.

Internal intuition and its importance during the educational process of technical blows of table tennis games and students ‘participation in competitions

Internal intuition and its importance during the educational process of technical blows of table tennis games and students ‘participation in competitions

The Effect of Wood Type on the Reflection of a Table Tennis Ball

The table tennis game table can be made of any material with certain bounce height requirements according to ITTF regulations. Wood as the main material for the table is found in Indonesia. Various types of wood have the potential to be a dining table material. This study was conducted to determine the effect of the type of wood on the bounce of a table tennis ball. Experiments were carried out on 9 types of wood, namely hardwoods (teak, sono, coconut), medium hardwoods (meranti, plywood and jackfruit) and soft woods (waru, randu and sengon). The height of the falling ball is determined to be 30 cm for the ball's bounce recorded by the camera. The ball used is a ball with a weight of 24 grams and 30 grams. Camera recording data is processed with Kinovea 08.15 to get the reflection height. The bounce height is used as a reference for ITTF standard compliance. The initial height and reflection height were then used to calculate the coefficient of restitution (COR). Data collection was carried out 5 times and the average value was calculated. The level of wood hardness is influenced by its specific gravity. Hard wood has a relatively high specific gravity. Teak wood which is relatively hard has a specific gravity value of 0.59 – 0.82 gr/cm3

Optimization of the Application of Inclusive Teaching Style in Improving Learning Outcomes Forehand Push Table Tennis Game in Class XI IPA 1 Private Senior Highschool PAB Saentis

This study aims to find out how to improve learning outcomes of Forehand Push table tennis game through inclusive teaching style in class XI IPA 1 Private Senior Highschool PAB SAENTIS. The object of this research is class XI students with 25 students who will be given action in the form of inclusive teaching style on Forehand Push learning outcomes. In the first cycle, it could be seen that the students' initial ability to perform the Forehand Push technique was still low. Of the 25 students there are 15 people (60%) who have achieved mastery learning, while 10 people (40%) have not achieved mastery learning. With the average value of student learning outcomes is 76.3. Meanwhile, in the second cycle, it can be seen that the students' ability to perform classical learning outcomes tests has increased. Of the 25 students there are 20 (80%) who have achieved mastery learning, while 5 people (20%) have not achieved mastery learning. With the average value of student learning outcomes is 80.7, so there is a 25% increase in learning outcomes from cycle I to cycle II. It can be concluded that learning through inclusive teaching style can improve forehand push learning outcomes in class XI IPA 1 Private Senior Highschool PAB SAENTIS.

Biomechanical analysis of topspin techniques in table tennis games

Motion analysis in sports can help athletes and coaches as material for evaluating movement in improving movement and improving athlete performance with a predetermined training program. The purpose of this study was to analyze the motion of the topspin technique in table tennis. This research is a qualitative research by describing the results of the video analysis of the topspin technique movement which is accessed from youtube, then using the Kinovea application instrument. The subjects in this study were the top ranked players, which consisted of five of the best male athletes at the world level in the table tennis game. Based on the analysis data above, it was found that the average bending of the elbow at the ready position was 92.80, the swing position before hitting the ball was 142.40, when hitting the ball was 117.80, and after hitting the ball was 73.40. The results of the average elbow distance from the center point when the ready position is 68.728 cm, when the swing position before hitting the ball is 23.532 cm, when hitting the ball with a distance of 50.88 cm and during further motion 150.768 cm. The results of the analysis of the inclination angle of the body when the ready position is 161.60, when swinging the hand 152.60, when hitting the ball 150.60, and for further motion with a body inclination of 1660. The results of the analysis of the bending of the right leg when the position is 149.80, the position of swinging the right leg 125.40, and when the ball hits it forms an angle of 125.60 and when it continues to move 42.60. The average results of the analysis of the left leg bending angle when the ready position is 151.20, the swinging position with the left leg bending is 126.20, in the position of the ball hitting an angle of 130.40, and accompanied by a follow-up motion to form the left foot angle of 1460. The average foot distance when hitting the topspin, in the ready position is 186 cm, during the backswing the foot distance is 196.638 cm, and when hitting the ball is 198.81 cm, and accompanied by a follow-up motion of 195.886 cm. Biomechanical analysis of the topspin technique from several stages starting from the ready position to the advanced motion carried out by each athlete according to their respective body anatomy and following the position when hitting the ball.Analisis biomekanika teknik topspin pada permainan tenis mejaAbstrakAnalisis gerak pada olahraga dapat membantu atlet dan pelatih sebagai bahan evaluasi gerakan dalam memperbaiki gerakan dan meningkatkan performa atlet dengan program latihan yang telah ditentukan. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah menganalisis gerak teknik topspin dalam permainan tenis meja. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan mendeskripsikan hasil analisis video gerakan teknik topspin yang diakses dari youtube, kemudian menggunakan instrumen aplikasi Kinovea. Subyek dalam penelitian ini men top ranked players yang berjumlah lima orang atlet putra terbaik ditingkat dunia pada permainan tenis meja. Berdasarkan dari data analisis diatas ditemukan nilai rerata tekukan siku pada saat posisi siap 92,80, posisi ayunan sebelum memukul bola 142,40, saat memukul bola 117,80, dan sesudah memukul bola sebesar 73,40. Hasil rerata jarak siku dari titik pusat saat posisi siap 68,728 cm, saat posisi ayunan sebelum memukul bola 23,532 cm, saat memukul bola dengan jarak 50,88 cm dan saat gerak lanjutan 150,768 cm. Hasil analisis sudut kecondongan tubuh saat posisi siap 161,60, saat mengayunkan tangan 152,60, saat memukul bola 150,60, dan untuk gerak lanjutan dengan kecondongan tubuh 1660. Hasil analisis tekukan kaki kanan saat posisi 149,80, posisi mengayunkan kaki kanan 125,40, dan saat perkenaan bola membentuk sudut 125,60 dan saat gerak lanjutan 42,60. Hasil rerata analisis sudut tekukan kaki kiri saat posisi siap 151,20, posisi mengayungkan tangan dengan tekukan kaki kiri 126,20, pada posisis perkenaan bola membentuk sudut 130,40, serta diiringi dengan gerak lanjutan membentuk sudut kaki kiri 1460. Hasil rerata jarak kaki saat melakukan pukulan topspin, pada posisi siap 186cm, saat backswing jarak kaki 196,638 cm, dan saat perkenaan bola 198,81 cm, serta di iringi gerak lanjutan 195,886 cm. Analisis biomekanik teknik topspin dari beberapa tahapan dimulai dari posisi siap hingga gerak lanjutan yang dilakukan masing-masing atlet sesuai anatomi tubuh masing-masing serta mengikuti posisi saat perkenaan bola.

HUBUNGAN KECEPATAN REAKSI PUKULAN FOREHAND PERMAINAN TENIS MEJA SISWA SMP NEGERI 11 KONAWE SELATAN

This research is mean in descriotive correlational research. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a correlational between arm muscle hand reaction speed and forehand ability in the table tennis game of SMP Negeri 11 Konawe Selatan students. This rype of descriptive research using the correlational method. The populasi in this study were all students of SMP Negeri 11 konawe selatan totaling 272. The sampling technique was carried out using purposive sampling technique, which is based on predetermined criteria, namely as many as 41 students. The instrument used to measure the speed of the reaction was the Nelson speed of movement test, while the instrument used to measure the ability of the forehand hit was the mott lockhart table tennis test or the back board test. Hand reaction speed data is taken through the Nelson speed of movement test while the forehand stroke ability data is taken through the mott lockhart table tennis test or back board test. The analysis technique used to analyze the proposed hypothesis is the correlation test using SPSS version 26.&#x0D; The results obtained from testing the hypothesis of hand reaction speed with the ability of forehand strokes in table tennis, where the correlation value (rxy) = -0.302 with a significant value = 0.055˃0.05. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that there is an insignificant counterclockwise relationship between hand reaction speed and the ability of forehand strokes in the table tennis game of SMP Negeri 11 Konawe Selatan students

The application of hand-eye coordination test guidelines for table tennis using audio visual media

Distance learning in the field of sport education, particularly at the university level, is well suited to independent and structured learning. In the table tennis course, it is necessary to identify the initial ability of PJKR FIK UNY students' hand-eye coordination through the use of audio visual based test guidelines. The method for administering the test is provided during distance learning. This test guideline's application includes experimental research using the pretest-posttest design method. The sample consists of PJKR FIK UNY table tennis students drawn at random from a class of up to 40 students. This study was conducted from February to April 2021. The analysis results of the Paired Sample Test data obtained a value of sig = 0.000 &lt;0.05, the conclusion from the test results is that there is a difference in the effect of hand-eye coordination abilities in table tennis games between before and after being given test guidelines using audio visual media. The conclusion from the application of test guidelines using audio visual media can improve the results of the hand-eye coordination test for PJKR FIK UNY students.

Did changes of rules in 21st century brought further development to table tennis game?

Did changes of rules in 21st century brought further development to table tennis game?

Smash Skill in Table Tennis Games (A Correlational Study of Speed Reaction, Explosive Power of Muscle Arm and Hand-Eye Coordination toward Students' Smash Skills of STOK Binaguna Medan)

This research is aimed to know the relationship between speed reaction, explosive power of muscle arm, and hand-eye coordination of smash skills of the students of STOK Binaguna Medan. The research method used is a survey method with correlational analysis technique. This study used total sampling, in which all the population was taken as the sample, as the sampling technique. The number of the sample was 35 people. The research shows (1) there is a relationship between speed reaction with smash skill of the students of STOK Binaguna Medan as shown by t obtained = 2.58&gt; t table = 1.70. (2) there is a relationship between explosive power of muscle arm with smash skill of the students of STOK Binaguna Medan, as shown by t obtained = 2.74&gt; t table = 1.70. (3) there is a relationship between hand-eye coordination with smash skill of the students of STOK Binaguna Medan, as shown by t obtained = 3.06&gt; t table = 1.70. (4) there is a relationship between speed reaction, explosive power of muscle arm, and hand-eye coordination toward smash skill of the students of STOK Binaguna Medan, as shown by F obtained = 2.91&gt; F table = 2.91.

Transfer of Learning from a Virtual Table Tennis Game to Drinking from a Glass Task in Stroke Patients

Background: Given that stroke is the cause of several neurological impairments, it is necessary to evaluate interventions that can improve patients' motor performance and functionality. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the motor learning transfer of a training program using a virtual table tennis game. We hypothesized that playing the virtual game may improve the performance of stroke patients in a functional activity (drinking from a glass). Moreover, this virtual reality training may have different effects according to the brain injury side. Methods: A non-randomized controlled study was performed. Sampling was by convenience. Evaluation and revaluation of a drinking from a glass task were conducted through kinematic analysis (transfer test). The training was carried out with XBOX 360 table tennis game (20 attempts). Performance (number of hits) in the game and average angular velocity of the drinking task were analyzed by ANOVA. Results: The study included 20 hemiparesis patients (10 left), mean age 50.6 (SD 9.2) years, and 20 healthy individuals, mean age 50.9 (SD 8.8) years. Patients showed worse performance than healthy subjects; however, they improved performance between the first and last attempts (P = 0.001). In the transfer test, left hemiparetic patients exhibited significant improvement in the shoulder (P = 0.0001) and elbow average angular velocity (P = 0.0001), but this did not occur in right hemiparetic patients (shoulder: P = 0.761; elbow: P = 0.666). Conclusions: The results suggest that the virtual game has clinical potential in the motor learning transfer process to a functional activity in the real world, mainly for patients with right brain injury.