Table Tennis

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

to reapply new rubber or speed glue new or existing rubber to the Blade.

Reglue

the period in which the ball is on play.

Rally

paddle/ bat

Racket

a fabric used as a barrier to divide the tennis table into two (2) equal sections.

Net Signup and view all the answers

is a defensive shot used to successfully return backspin shots, were the racket is open to lift the backspin over the net.

Push Signup and view all the answers

is a rally of which the result is scored.

Point Signup and view all the answers

is the proper way of holding the racket.

Grip Signup and view all the answers

International Table Tennis Federation ( the governing body for the sport of table tennis.

ITTF Signup and view all the answers

a stoppage of play as a result of a serve hitting the net or interference Outside the playing court.

Let Signup and view all the answers

an offensive shot that carries a tremendous amount of topspin.

Loop Signup and view all the answers

a competition format with the winner winning two of three or three of five games.

Match Signup and view all the answers

the ball is not on play.

Deadball Signup and view all the answers

extension

Deuce Signup and view all the answers

a format in table tennis where two people play on each side and must alternate turns at striking the ball.

Doubles Signup and view all the answers

a short shot played close to the net.

Drop shot Signup and view all the answers

is the hand not carrying the racket.

Free hand Signup and view all the answers

is a shot executed where the back of your hand is pointing toward the opponent, to the left of the elbow for a right handed player and vice versa.

Backhand Signup and view all the answers

A type of spin with a push which is used as defensive shot used to successfully return a drive.

Backspin Signup and view all the answers

is a response to the powerful looping game.

Block Signup and view all the answers

A return made with forward and downward movement similar to that we used in chopping with an axe.

Chop Signup and view all the answers

is a shot with a moderate speed and a flat trajectory. It is used to put the under pressure and force them to make an error.

Drive Signup and view all the answers

the same score.

All Signup and view all the answers

is a good serve that cannot be return.

Ace Signup and view all the answers

The playing surface is rectangular in shape with a dark color matt paint.

Table Signup and view all the answers

Length of the playing surface in table tennis

2.74 m Signup and view all the answers

Width of the playing surface in table tennis

1.52 m Signup and view all the answers

Thickness of the table

1 Inch Signup and view all the answers

Height of the table

76 cm Signup and view all the answers

made of wood, with a rubber faced on both sides.

Racket Signup and view all the answers

Thickness of the racket

4mm Signup and view all the answers

Diameter of the ball

40+mm Signup and view all the answers

Weight of the ball

2.7g Signup and view all the answers

Height of the net

15.25cm Signup and view all the answers

is the proper way of hitting the ball.

Stroke Signup and view all the answers

is putting the on play.

Service Signup and view all the answers

The server should bounce the ball first on his side of the table, before it goes over to the table of the opposing side and vice versa.

Order of play Signup and view all the answers

The correct stroke should be applied in returning and receiving the ball to the opposing side.

Returning and receiving the ball Signup and view all the answers

Who invented celluloid ball

James Gibb Signup and view all the answers