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MY HANDBOOK MARK RUZZEL V. SADICON G11-GREEKS

TABLE TENNIS

History Table tennis, also called (trademark) Ping-Pong, ball game similar in principle to lawn tennis and played on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a net fixed across its width at 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 the opponent cannot reach it or return it correctly. The lightweight hollow ball is propelled back and forth across the net by small rackets (bats, or paddles) held by the players. The game is popular all over the world. In most countries it is very highly organized as a competitive sport, especially in Europe and Asia, particularly in China and Japan. The game was invented in England in the early days of the 20th century and was originally called Ping-Pong, a trade name. The name table tennis was adopted in 1921–22 when the old Ping- Pong Association formed in 1902 was revived. The original association had broken up about 1905, though apparently the game continued to be played in parts of England outside London and by the 1920s was being played in many countries.

Court Dimensions A competitive table tennis table should measure 2.74 m (9 ft) long, 1.525 m (5 ft) wide and be 76 cm (2 ft 6 in) high. The surface of a table tennis table must be the same dark colour across the court and be of a matt appearance. The net is 15.25 cm (6 in) high and extends 15.25 cm (6 in) past the end of the table.

Equipment The equipment needed to participate in a game of ping pong is similar to a shrunken down version of tennis. Table tennis is played indoors and includes just three pieces of equipment to participate. All you need is a paddle, a ball, and a table to play on! All the additional pieces of equipment are completely optional.

Basic Skills Based on Chinese coaching, there are 10 fundamental skills in table tennis. Forehand drive technique. Backhand topspin close to the table. Forehand push and backhand push. Forehand flick. Backhand flick. Backhand loop the underspin ball. Forehand attack the semi-long ball. Forehand fast serve.

Tactical and Technical skills Technical skills comprised the ball velocity, ball accuracy, efficiency, success rates and percentage errors of players. Tactical skills comprised anticipatory and decision-making skills, tactical knowledge and visual search strategies.Hun 11, 2018

Rules of the game GAMES ARE PLAYED TO 11 POINTS. ... ALTERNATE SERVES EVERY TWO POINTS. ... TOSS THE BALL STRAIGHT UP WHEN SERVING. ... THE SERVE CAN LAND ANYWHERE IN SINGLES. ... DOUBLES SERVES MUST GO RIGHT COURT TO RIGHT COURT. ... A SERVE THAT TOUCHES THE NET ON THE WAY OVER IS A “LET” ... ALTERNATE HITTING IN A DOUBLES RALLY

How to officiate the sport For every table tennis competition, a referee is appointed with a deputy who can act on their behalf. The referee is required to be present at the venue throughout a tournament and is required to uphold the rules. During a table tennis match, an umpire is appointed to decide on the result of each point or rally.