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Table tennis (or ping pong) had become fashionable in the year of 1880’s among the upper classes of England. In the year 1901 John Jacques register then name Ping pong as a trade name in England. The American rights to the name are sold to Parker Brothers. Table tennis was also brought to China via Western settlements.
Ball – The ______ that is used in the game is a 2.7 gram, a small celluloid ball, that is usually colored white or orange depending on the preference of the player.
Rubber, Racket or Paddle – It is another important piece of equipment that is used in hitting the ______ back and forth on the table.
Table tennis table – Included of the list of important table tennis equipment is the table where the game is to be played. The size of the table must be 9 ft. long, 5 ft. wide and must be place 30 inches high from the ground.
Study Notes
History of Table Tennis
- Table tennis became fashionable in England's upper classes in the 1880s
- John Jacques registered "Ping Pong" as a trade name in England in 1901
- The American rights to the name "Ping Pong" were sold to Parker Brothers
- Table tennis was introduced to China through Western settlements
Equipment
- The ball used in the game is a 2.7 gram, small celluloid ball, usually colored white or orange
- The racket or paddle is used to hit the ball back and forth on the table
- The table tennis table is 9 ft long, 5 ft wide, and 30 inches high from the ground
Test your knowledge about the history and equipment of table tennis in this quiz! Learn about the origins of the game and the different types of balls used.
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