Perceptuo-Motor Profiling of 7–9-Year-Olds in Kosovo to Spot Table Tennis Potential

Session

Sport, Health and Society

Description

This study aimed to identify 7–9-year-old children in Kosovo with the greatest potential for table tennis by evaluating perceptuo-motor skills according to age and sex. Methods: The sample included 221 students (117 girls, 104 boys), and measurements included Sprint, Vertical Jump, Throwing the Ball, Eye–Hand Coordination (1m), Speed Dribbling, Aiming at Target, and Ball Skills. Data were processed using SPSS 26, and descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviations, and percentiles were calculated. Differences by age and sex were tested using Multivariate General Linear Model (GLM) analyses, with univariate results for individual tests, and post-hoc Tukey HSD tests identified significantly different age groups. Preliminary normative values were determined using percentiles divided into five equal portions. Results: The results show that perceptuo-motor skills for table tennis talent identification vary across age groups and between sexes. Older children demonstrated higher performance in most motor and technical tests, while sex differences were observed in specific skills such as eyehand coordination and speed dribbling. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of assessing perceptuo-motor abilities for identifying potential talent and guiding the development of young players in table tennis

Keywords:

Normative Values, Performance Improvements, Table Tennis, Technique, Motor Skills, Reaction Time, Talent Identification

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-41-2

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

25-10-2025 9:00 AM

End Date

26-10-2025 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.308

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Perceptuo-Motor Profiling of 7–9-Year-Olds in Kosovo to Spot Table Tennis Potential

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

This study aimed to identify 7–9-year-old children in Kosovo with the greatest potential for table tennis by evaluating perceptuo-motor skills according to age and sex. Methods: The sample included 221 students (117 girls, 104 boys), and measurements included Sprint, Vertical Jump, Throwing the Ball, Eye–Hand Coordination (1m), Speed Dribbling, Aiming at Target, and Ball Skills. Data were processed using SPSS 26, and descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviations, and percentiles were calculated. Differences by age and sex were tested using Multivariate General Linear Model (GLM) analyses, with univariate results for individual tests, and post-hoc Tukey HSD tests identified significantly different age groups. Preliminary normative values were determined using percentiles divided into five equal portions. Results: The results show that perceptuo-motor skills for table tennis talent identification vary across age groups and between sexes. Older children demonstrated higher performance in most motor and technical tests, while sex differences were observed in specific skills such as eyehand coordination and speed dribbling. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of assessing perceptuo-motor abilities for identifying potential talent and guiding the development of young players in table tennis