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    Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a sport that originated in Victorian England in the late 19th century. It involves hitting a lightweight ball back and forth with a small racquet. The game is played on a hard table divided by a net by two or four players. It requires excellent hand-eye coordination and concentration. Major table tennis organizations were established in the early 20th century and it became an Olympic sport in 1988. The game involves various strokes including forehand and backhand pushes and topspins, as well as smashes, blocks and serves. Proper technique and equipment like racquets, balls, nets and tables are important for playing correctly according to official rules.

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    Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a sport that originated in Victorian England in the late 19th century. It involves hitting a lightweight ball back and forth with a small racquet. The game is played on a hard table divided by a net by two or four players. It requires excellent hand-eye coordination and concentration. Major table tennis organizations were established in the early 20th century and it became an Olympic sport in 1988. The game involves various strokes including forehand and backhand pushes and topspins, as well as smashes, blocks and serves. Proper technique and equipment like racquets, balls, nets and tables are important for playing correctly according to official rules.

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    Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a sport that originated in Victorian England in the late 19th century. It involves hitting a lightweight ball back and forth with a small racquet. The game is played on a hard table divided by a net by two or four players. It requires excellent hand-eye coordination and concentration. Major table tennis organizations were established in the early 20th century and it became an Olympic sport in 1988. The game involves various strokes including forehand and backhand pushes and topspins, as well as smashes, blocks and serves. Proper technique and equipment like racquets, balls, nets and tables are important for playing correctly according to official rules.

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    Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a sport that originated in Victorian England in the late 19th century. It involves hitting a lightweight ball back and forth with a small racquet. The game is played on a hard table divided by a net by two or four players. It requires excellent hand-eye coordination and concentration. Major table tennis organizations were established in the early 20th century and it became an Olympic sport in 1988. The game involves various strokes including forehand and backhand pushes and topspins, as well as smashes, blocks and serves. Proper technique and equipment like racquets, balls, nets and tables are important for playing correctly according to official rules.

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    TABLE TENNIS

    Nature and Background

    BRENDA E. CACHERO
    KAYPIAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
    Activity # 3

    List down the things you


    already know and the things
    you still want to know about
    table tennis.
    TABLE TENNIS
     Is an exemplary game of skill requiring
    remarkable hand eye coordination by the
    players.
     It was first called PING PONG, it is a sport
    in which two or four players hit a
    lightweight ball back and forth across a
    table using a small, round bat.
     Ping pong became the game’s registered
    name during 1901 until it was altered to
    Table Tennis
     It was initially an after-dinner amusement
    for British officers in India and South
    Africa during the 1800s.
     Is an exemplary game of skill requiring
    remarkable hand eye coordination by the
    players.
     It requires high degree of perseverance and
    concentration to position the ball at the
    required place in the opponent’s side of the
    table.
    1935
     During this year, The U.S Table Tennis
    Association was formed which was later
    renamed as U.S.A Table Tennis (year
    1994).
     The first table tennis world championship
    tournament was played in London during
    the year 1927.
     Olympic Table Tennis was first played in
    1988 (with both men and women singles
    and double matches)
    Below is a picture of the table tennis
    equipment in the 1800’s.
    Grips
    – Pen Hold
    • The penhold grip is so-named because one grips the
    racket similarly to the way one holds a writing
    instrument.
    Grips
    – Shake hand
    • The shakehand grip (also called the "shakehands
    grip") is so-named because one grips the racket
    similarly to the way one performs a handshake.
    BASIC SKILLS OF TABLE TENNIS

    o The table tennis grip is important because it


    controls the angle of the racket
    (paddle/bat)… And the angle of the racket
    controls the height of the ball, the depth of
    the ball, the speed of the ball, the direction
    of the ball, the type of spin and the amount
    of spin.
    TABLE TENNIS STROKES
     BACKHAND PUSH is a defensive stroke
    using backspin to make it hard for your
    opponent to attack. By pushing short you
    really limit the options your opponent has to
    take the initiative.
    FOREHAND PUSH
     This makes it hard for your opponent to
    attack the ball. By pushing short, your
    opponent will not be able to take a full
    swing at the ball.
     When executing this, you need to impart
    some backspin.
    FOREHAND TOPSPIN
     Is one of the most fun strokes to play. And
    once you learn how to impart a strong
    topspin on the ball, it will become a very
    consistent stroke.
    BACKHAND TOPSPIN
     It should be learnt at the same time as the
    forehand topspin. It is a great attacking
    stroke that can really improve your game.
    By being able to play such an aggressive
    shot from your backhand side, your
    opponent will find it difficult to stop you
    gaining the initiative.
    BACKHAND BLOCK
     It is used against an attacking topspin. As
    your opponents shot will be fast, you won’t
    need to make the pace yourself and so the
    stroke can be quite short. You will need to
    vary the angle of your racket depending on
    the amount of topspin on the ball.
    FOREHAND BLOCK
     It is used against an attacking topspin. As
    your opponents shot will be fast, you won’t
    need to make the pace yourself. You will
    need to vary the angle of your racket
    depending on the amount of topspin on the
    ball.
    FOREHAND SMASH
     It is used as an attacking stroke to try and
    win the point. The most common mistake
    we see players make with the forehans
    smash, is failing to get themselves into
    position. The key to the smash is to get your
    feet moving early and get into a good
    position.
    SERVE
     It is the most important stroke in the game
    because it provides the only situation in
    which you have total control over how and
    where you play the ball.

    pants
    TABLE TENNIS EQUIPMENTS
     TABLE
    -A rectangular surface 9 ft. (274 cm.) long
    and 5 ft. (152.5 cm.) wide. The playing
    surface is placed 2 ft. 6 in. (76 cm) above
    the ground. The table surface should be
    dark colored with a ¾ inch (2 cm) white
    line running along each edge. The table
    should offer uniform bounce during the
    game.
    the
    THE BALL
     It is spherical and is 40mm in diameter. The
    ball is made of celluloid or similar plastic
    material. It generally weighs 2.7 gm.
    THE NET
     It is placed at the center, dividing the table
    into two equal halves. The net is placed 6
    in. (15.25 cm) above the playing surface.
    THE RACKET
     It should be flat and rigid. It can be any
    size, shape or weight. Minimum 85% of
    blade thickness should constitute natural
    wood.
    RULES
     Official table tennis games are played for 11
    points. The team or player to score 11
    points first is declared as the winner. In case
    there is a tie for 10 points between the two
    teams/players then the side to first score a
    lead of 2 points will be declared as winner.
     For every game the players after the starting
    ends. Each side serves for 2 points then the
    serve switches to the other side. After each
    tennis game the players are allowed a brief
    interval for about 1 minute and after every 6
    points scored the players are permitted a
    fleeting break for towelling.
    Common Errors in Table Tennis
     Allowing ball to bounce on your side more
    than one time
     Failing to hit the ball after it bounces on
    your side.
     If the ball bounces on your side of the table
    after you have hit it.
     If the ball does not bounce on the
    opponent’s side after you hit (unless if the
    opponent hits the ball before it bounces on
    his side)
     Hitting the ball in mid-air prior to the ball
    hitting your side of the table.
    Thank you for Listening!!!

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