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What is the required lead to win a game if both players score 10 points?
In what circumstance does a rally not count as a let?
What format is used for Championship match play?
Which of the following strokes is characterized by an upward motion to create topspin?
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What is the definition of 'ace' in table tennis?
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In doubles play, how must the players alternate turns?
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Which term refers to a short shot played close to the net?
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What does the term 'backhand' signify in table tennis?
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What was the term used in the 1800's for the game now known as Table Tennis?
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What material is the standard Table Tennis ball made of?
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Which grip is characterized as holding the racket as if shaking hands?
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At what height does the Table Tennis net extend?
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In what year was the United States Table Tennis Association organized?
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How many players are needed for a standard Doubles game of Table Tennis?
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What thickness is required for the blade of a Table Tennis racket?
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How long is a standard Table Tennis table?
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Study Notes
Table Tennis Overview
- Table tennis is played indoors, and the objective is to hit the ball over the net so the opponent cannot return it.
- There are three types of competition: Singles (two players), Doubles (four players), and Mixed Doubles (four players).
- In elimination rounds, the best of five sets is played; for championship matches, the best of seven sets is required.
Historical Background
- Table tennis originated in the 1880s in Old China.
- Early names for the game included Gassamer, Pingpong, and whipwapp.
- James Gibb introduced the celluloid ball in 1890.
- E.C. Goode introduced the rubber faced racket in 1902.
- The United States Table Tennis Association was established in 1926.
- The Table Tennis Association of the Philippines was formed in the early 1900s.
- The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the governing body for the sport and is responsible for rule modifications.
Table Tennis Equipment
Table
- The table is rectangular with a dark color matt paint.
- Dimensions: 2.74 meters in length x 1.52 meters in width.
- Thickness: 1 inch.
- Center line is used for doubles games.
- Side lines measure 2 centimeters
- Table height: 76 centimeters (2 feet 6 inches) from the floor.
Racket
- Made of wood with a rubber face on both sides.
- Thickness: 4 millimeters.
- Blade can be any size or shape but must be flat and rigid.
- Parts of the racket include the handle, blade, and rubber.
Ball
- Spherical shape.
- Diameter: 40+ millimeters.
- Weight: 2.7 grams.
- Made of celluloid material.
- Color: White or orange; matte finish.
Net
- Height: 15.25 centimeters.
- Extends along the table's width, dividing it into two equal halves.
Basic Table Tennis Skills
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Stroke: The proper way to hit the ball.
- Forehand stroke
- Backhand stroke
- Service: Putting the ball into play.
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Grip: The proper way to hold the racket.
- Shakehand grip: Held as if shaking hands with the racket.
- Penhold grip: Held as if holding a pen.
- Returning and receiving: The correct stroke should be applied when returning and receiving the ball to the opponent.
- Order of play: The server must bounce the ball on their side of the table before it goes over the net to the opponent’s side, and vice versa.
Table Tennis Rules
- A game is won by the player or pair that scores 11 points first.
- If both players/pairs reach 10 points, the game is won by the first player/pair to gain a 2-point lead.
Match format
- Elimination round: Best of 5 sets.
- Championship match: Best of 7 sets.
Let
- A rally is considered a let if:
- The ball touches the net assembly during service (if the service is otherwise correct).
- The ball is obstructed by the receiver or their partner.
- The ball returns in the direction of the net after touching the receiver's court.
- The ball comes to rest on the receiver's court.
- In singles play, the ball leaves the receiver’s court after touching it by either of its sidelines.
Table Tennis Terminologies
- Ace: A good serve that cannot be returned.
- All: Both players have the same score.
- Backhand: A shot executed with your backhand facing the opponent, to the left of the elbow for a right-handed player and vice versa.
- Backspin: A type of spin with a push for defensive play, often used to return a drive.
- Block: A response to a powerful looping game.
- Chop: A return made with forward and downward movement, like chopping with an axe.
- Drive: A shot with moderate speed and a flat trajectory, used to put pressure on the opponent and force errors.
- Dead ball: The ball is not in play.
- Deuce: Indicates a tied score.
- Doubles: A format where two players on each side must alternate turns striking the ball.
- Drop shot: A short shot played very close to the net.
- Free hand: The hand not holding the racket.
- Grip: The proper way to hold the racket.
- ITTF: International Table Tennis Federation (the governing body for table tennis).
- Let: A stoppage of play due to a serve hitting the net or interference outside the playing court.
- Loop: An offensive shot with a lot of topspin.
- Match: A competition format with the winner winning two out of three or three out of five games.
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Explore the fascinating world of table tennis, from its indoor gameplay to the different types of competitions such as singles and doubles. Discover its rich history, including key developments like the introduction of the celluloid ball and the formation of various associations. Test your knowledge on the equipment and rules that define this exciting sport.
