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What is the objective of table tennis?
What is the objective of table tennis?
- To hit the ball as hard as possible
- To confuse the opponent with tricky serves
- To distract the opponent with loud noises
- To score points by hitting a lightweight ball over a net (correct)
How does a player score points in table tennis?
How does a player score points in table tennis?
- By hitting the ball into the net
- By hitting the ball outside the table
- By hitting the ball over the net onto the opponent's side (correct)
- By hitting the ball onto their own side
What happens if the opponent successfully returns the ball in table tennis?
What happens if the opponent successfully returns the ball in table tennis?
- The opponent is penalized
- The player loses a point
- The player wins the game
- The game continues (correct)
How is the push stroke executed in table tennis?
How is the push stroke executed in table tennis?
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What is the key characteristic of the drive stroke in table tennis?
What is the key characteristic of the drive stroke in table tennis?
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What is the purpose of the block stroke in table tennis?
What is the purpose of the block stroke in table tennis?
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How is the 'push' stroke executed in table tennis?
How is the 'push' stroke executed in table tennis?
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What characterizes the 'drive' stroke in table tennis?
What characterizes the 'drive' stroke in table tennis?
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How is the 'block' stroke executed in table tennis?
How is the 'block' stroke executed in table tennis?
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Study Notes
Objectives and Scoring
- The objective of table tennis is not explicitly stated, but presumably, it is to win points and games by hitting the ball in such a way that the opponent is unable to return it.
Scoring Points
- A player scores points in table tennis when the opponent is unable to return the ball to the other side of the table.
Returning the Ball
- If the opponent successfully returns the ball, the rally continues until one player fails to return the ball or makes an error.
Execution of Strokes
Push Stroke
- The push stroke is executed by using a short, soft, and controlled motion to return a short ball.
Drive Stroke
- The key characteristic of the drive stroke is its speed and power, using a forearm motion to generate pace and depth.
Block Stroke
- The purpose of the block stroke is to counter strong loops and drives by using a firm, short motion to redirect the ball back to the opponent.
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