Table Tennis Rules & History PDF

Table Tennis - also called (Trademark) PingPong ball game similar in principle to lawn tennis and played on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a net fixed in the middle. The object is to hit the ball so that it goes over the net and bounces on the opponent's half of the tab...

Table Tennis - also called (Trademark) PingPong ball game similar in principle to lawn tennis and played on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a net fixed in the middle. The object is to hit the ball so that it goes over the net and bounces on the opponent's half of the table in such a way that opponent cannot reach it or return it correctly The lightweight hollow ball is propelled back and fourth across the net by small rackets (bats/paddles) In most country it is very highly organized, especially in europe and asia particularly in china and japan Table tennis invented in England in 20th Century and was originally called Pingpong (Tradename) The name Table Tennis was adopted in 1921-1922 when the old PingPong Association formed in 1902 was revived The original association broken up about 1905 and continued to be played in parts of England outside London. Table Tennis led by representatives of Germany, Hungary, England The Federation Internationale de Table de Tennis (International Table Tennis Federation) was founded in 1926 ITTF founding are England, Sweden, Hungary, Whales, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Germany, India, Denmark By mid 1990’s more than 165 national associations were members. ITTF meaning International Table Tennis Federation The 1st world championships were held in London in 1926, and from then until 1939 the game was dominated by players from central europe. The mens team won 9 times by Hungary and 2 by Czechoslovakia. In mid 1950’s Asia emerged as a breeding ground of champion, men’s team has been won by either china or japan. North korea also became an international force In 1980 the 1st World Cup was held, and Guo Yuehua of China won the 12,500 price. Table Tennis became an Olympic Sport 1988, with singles and doubles competition for men and women. Kinds of grip - Handshake Grip, Penhold Grip, Seemiller Grip Handshake Grip is also called Ortodox Grip Penhold Grip is also Called Chinese Grip Kinds of serve types in table tennis - Forehand Push serve, Backhand Push serve, Top Spin serve, Back spin serve, Pendulum serve. Table is 2.74m Long Table is 1.525m Wide Table is 0.76m High Net is 15.25cm The serve is made by tossing the ball in the air hitting it with racket The serve of the ball must atleast 16cm high Game are played to 11 points Aternate serves every 2 points Toss the ball straight up when serving.