Table Tennis History and Facts Quiz

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When did Table Tennis find a place in the modern Olympic games?

  • 1976
  • 2000
  • 1988 (correct)
  • 1950

When was the Table Tennis Association of India formed?

  • 1965
  • 1980
  • 1950
  • 1938 (correct)

What material should the Table Tennis ball be made of?

  • Rubber
  • Metal
  • Wood
  • Celluloide or similar plastic material (correct)

What is the weight of the table tennis ball?

<p>2.7 grm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a player's freehand touches the playing surface when the ball is in play?

<p>The player loses a point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter of the table tennis ball?

<p>40 M.M. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a player strikes the ball out of turn in a doubles game?

<p>The opposing team gets a point (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many services are allowed after a deuce in table tennis?

<p>Two services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

When did Table Tennis become an Olympic sport?

Table Tennis was introduced into the modern Olympic Games in 1988.

When was the Table Tennis Association of India formed?

The Table Tennis Association of India was formed in 1938.

Material of a table tennis ball?

The table tennis ball should be made of celluloid or similar plastic material.

Weight of a standard table tennis ball?

The weight of the table tennis ball is 2.7 grams.

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Penalty for touching the table?

The player loses a point if their freehand touches the playing surface when the ball is in play.

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Diameter of a Table Tennis Ball?

The diameter of the table tennis ball is 40 millimeters.

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Out of turn penalty in doubles?

The opposing team gets a point if a player strikes the ball out of turn in a doubles game.

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Services after a deuce?

Two services are allowed after a deuce in table tennis.

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Study Notes

History of Table Tennis in Olympics

  • Table Tennis was introduced in the modern Olympic games in 1988.

Indian Table Tennis Association

  • The Table Tennis Association of India was formed in 1938.

Table Tennis Ball Specifications

  • The table tennis ball should be made of celluloid or a plastic material with similar characteristics.
  • The weight of the table tennis ball is 2.7 grams.
  • The diameter of the table tennis ball is 40 mm.

Game Rules

  • If a player's freehand touches the playing surface when the ball is in play, it is considered a foul.
  • If a player strikes the ball out of turn in a doubles game, it is considered a fault.
  • After a deuce in table tennis, players are allowed two services each.

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