In the era of football and cricket, table tennis (TT), also known as ping pong, seems to be losing its appeal, though it did not have any sort of popularity. Currently, you may see the madness for table tennis in the university common rooms. Other than that, you will hardly see a TT professional player except a few who want to play in the national and international tournaments. This article will focus on those players who want to grow themselves as professionals. We will discuss becoming a professional table tennis player in Bangladesh. Important factors to consider to become a professional table tennis player You cannot become a superstar player overnight. Years of practice and experience can make your path clear. However, there are some other factors you need to consider to become a table tennis player. Physical attributes Good physical attributes are necessary, which include power, fitness, agility, speed, balance, and more. You can get all of them through training. Read Key T20I Records between Bangladesh and New Zealand Early inception If anyone aims to be a professional player, starting practicing at a very young age is highly beneficial. Because at a young age, players can concentrate more than in the older. However, if you are a parent and want to build your child as a table tennis player, you may follow this. Regular practice There is a proverb, “practice makes a man perfect.” A regular and large quantity of practice is necessary to become a professional player. Nevertheless, it is necessary for all types of sports. Read Shakib's 34th Birthday: 34 achievements to celebrate the no.1 all-rounder Practice against high-level opposition Whenever you practice against someone who is better than you, you will certainly develop your playing skill. So, always aim to get a high-level partner. Professional set-up Always try to practice in a professional set-up. It will give you enough confidence for the tournaments, and you will not feel nervous when playing in the big tournaments. Also read: Tokyo Olympic organizers to meet March 20 on fate of overseas spectators