Table Tennis Rules and Techniques

In badminton, what is a smash?

A hard-hit overhead shot

What is the standard diameter of a table tennis ball?

40 mm

What is the maximum number of games in a badminton match?

Three games

Who claimed the production of the first table tennis balls?

J.Jaques Signup and view all the answers

What is the color restriction for a badminton racket or paddle?

Can be any color Signup and view all the answers

What is the regulation height of a table tennis table?

0.76m Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of badminton is responsible for generating power and accuracy in shots?

Grip on the racket Signup and view all the answers

In badminton, how is a 'let' called by the referee defined?

A hindrance during play that requires a rally replay Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a basic piece of equipment needed to play table tennis?

Racquet Signup and view all the answers

What is a common stroke utilized in badminton to hit the shuttlecock deep into the opponent's court?

Smash Signup and view all the answers

Which country is credited with the invention and early development of table tennis?

England Signup and view all the answers

'Pips-out' and 'inverted' are terms commonly associated with which piece of table tennis equipment?

Rubber covering on the racket Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a drive in badminton?

To make the shuttlecock fly horizontally over the net Signup and view all the answers

Why is competitive badminton best played indoors?

To avoid wind interference Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a backhand stroke in badminton?

To return the shuttlecock to the left of a right-handed player Signup and view all the answers

What was badminton known as when it was definitively launched in 1873?

The Game of Badminton Signup and view all the answers

What does a grip in badminton equipment allow players to do?

Increase the thickness of the racket handle Signup and view all the answers

Why are badminton courts wider for doubles compared to singles?

To allow more space for players to move around Signup and view all the answers