PE & HEALTH

Table Tennis
Group 2
 Table Tennis
Table tennis, also known as
ping-pong, is a sport in which
two or four players hit a
lightweight ball, called the
ping-pong ball, back and forth
across a table using small solid
rackets. The game takes place
on a hard table divided by a
net.
 The game was In 1920s, the game
invented in England in continued to be
the early 20th century played in England and
(1901-1940) and was in many countries.
originally called ping-

History of pong.

Table Tennis In 1926, International

Table Tennis
In 1926, first world
championship were
Federation was
held in London.
founded led by
1950s- Asia emerged
representatives of
as breeding grounds
England, Germany,
of champions
and Hungary.
 1970s-a period in 1971 - first event held
which Cold War in Beijing paved the
tensions between way for U.S. Pres.
China and the United Richard Nixon’s
States were eased historic visit to China

History of the following year.

Table Tennis In 1980, the first 1988 - table tennis

World Cup was held. became an olympic
sport
 Equipments needed

table tennis ball table tennis paddle table tennis table table tennis net
Technical and Tactical skills
in Table Tennis
 1. GRIP

Technical 2. STANCE & Footwork

Skills
3. serving

4. STROKES
 1. GRIP
Holding the racket determines how you play the game.

2 basic grips recommended:

a. Orthodox or Shakehand grip - This kind of grip is used by most professional
and recreational players. The basic position is to hold the paddle-like when
you are shaking somebody’s hand.

b. Penhold grip - Penhold is very powerful in performing the forehand spin. It is

most common for Asian players to play ping pong with this type of grip. This
is similar to holding a pen between the thumb and forefinger.
 2. stance and footwork
Proper stance and footwork in serving or receiving are just as important as
learning table tennis itself. It is any sport skill that requires a constantly alert
player.
types of stance:
a. Stance in serving - face slightly to the right side with feet well apart and the
left foot forward. Position about 1 1/2 to 2 ft directly behind the center line of
own court.
b. Stance in receiving - Position about 2 to 2 1/2 ft directly at the back of the
center line of own court. Feet well apart, knees slightly bent, and body
inclined forward in ready position.
 2. stance and footwork
a. Forehand stroke - both left foot and shoulder should point approx. toward
the table.
b. Backhand stroke - both right foot and shoulder should point approx. toward
the table.
 3. serving
Types of serving:
a. Topspin serve - with either a forehand or backhand stroke, the ball is put
into play by projecting it upward from the flat free hand.
b. Backspin serve - the ball is struck with a downward , forward motion of the
racket. The racket face is facing upward from the tabletop and net.
 4. strokes
Types of stroke:
a. Push Shot - Basic defensive shot.
b. Forehand and Backhand drive - an offensive (Forehand) and attacking
(backhand) stroke.
c. Forehand and backhand chop - primarily a defensive stroke.
d. Smash shot - It is a high, straight forward and downward without a spin on
the opponent's court. This is an offensive stroke used on higher-than-the-net
bounce.
 1. Play on your opponent's weaknesses.

2. Play consistently and do not make

unforced errors.

Tactical skills 3. Move your opponent around the table.

4. Vary your strokes.

5. Vary the spin, speed, and the direction of

your strokes.

6. Play to your own strengths.

table tennis rules
1. Games are played to 11 points.
2. Alternate serves every 2 points.
3. Toss the ball straight up when serving.
4. The serve can land anywhere in singles.
5. Doubles serves must go right court to right court.
6. A serve that touches the net on the way over is a "LET".
7. Alternate hitting in a doubles rally.
8. Volleys are not allowed.
9. If your hit bounces back over the net by itself, it is your point.
10. Touching the ball with your paddle hand is allowed.
11. You may not touch the table with your non-paddle hand.
12. An "edge" ball bouncing off the horizontal table top surface is good
13. Honor system applies to disagreements.
 Table tennis officials

1. Referees - They uphold the laws of the game on the field of play.
2. Umpires or judges - They use voice and hand signals to control the
game and communicate the score to the players. These sports now
have the use of video technology to assist them. Points are then
awarded accordingly.
3. Time-keepers - they are vital in Sport where time is stopped and
started frequently.
4. Starters - They control the beginning of a race. These officials
monitor false starts and penalize those who break the rules.