Lumanog, Ronalyn L.

BEE EGE 2-1

5 Learnings in History of Table Tennis

 I learned that the game was invented in England in the early days of the 20th century
and was originally called Ping-Pong.
 I learned that the name "Ping-Pong" was invented by the English firm J. Jaques and Son
at the end of the 1800s and later trademarked in the United States by Parker Brothers,
the board game company.
 In addition, I learned that Ivor Montague is the Father of Table Tennis.
 Also, I learned that the sport originated in Victorian England, where it was played among
the upper-class as an after-dinner parlor game.
 I am also informed that in April 24, 1927, the English Table Tennis Association was
created. It was chaired and directed by Ivor Montague, who was the son of Lord
Ewatthling.

5 Learnings of How To Play Table Tennis

 I learned that the toss of a coin or another form of lot-drawing determines which of the
players shall serve first.
 I am informed that a match usually consists of the best of seven games (the first to win
four), but in competition this can also be best out of five or even nine.
 Also, I learned that if a serve goes straight into the net and does not pass over into the
court on the other side, then it is a point for the opponent.
 I also learned that if a serve hits the net, but goes over, it is considered a ‘let’, and can
be taken again with no penalty.
 Also, this game is won by being the first player to win 11 points, and be at least 2 points
ahead of his or her opponent. If both players have won 10 points, then the first player to
get a 2 point lead wins the game.