The document describes key equipment used in table tennis, including the table, racket/paddle, ball, and net/post. It notes that the table provides a smooth, low-friction surface, the racket/paddle is vital and its quality impacts force on the ball. The ball size affects speed and spin, with smaller balls faster and more spin. The net must be 6 feet long and 6 inches wide, with an upper white tape no more than 15mm wide, and include an assembly to attach to the center of the table.
The document describes key equipment used in table tennis, including the table, racket/paddle, ball, and net/post. It notes that the table provides a smooth, low-friction surface, the racket/paddle is vital and its quality impacts force on the ball. The ball size affects speed and spin, with smaller balls faster and more spin. The net must be 6 feet long and 6 inches wide, with an upper white tape no more than 15mm wide, and include an assembly to attach to the center of the table.
The document describes key equipment used in table tennis, including the table, racket/paddle, ball, and net/post. It notes that the table provides a smooth, low-friction surface, the racket/paddle is vital and its quality impacts force on the ball. The ball size affects speed and spin, with smaller balls faster and more spin. The net must be 6 feet long and 6 inches wide, with an upper white tape no more than 15mm wide, and include an assembly to attach to the center of the table.
Pre-Assessment: Write any words that best describe the following
equipment in relation to strategies and techniques used in table tennis
game:
Table Tennis Table Smooth flat surface to provide
lowest friction possible. Racket/Paddle Most vital equipment of table tennis. The quality of both sides can affect the force applied on ball. Ball Larger balls is slower and spins less, smaller ball is faster and spins more. Net and Post It should be six feet long and six inches wide and have an upper white tape that is not more than 15mm wide. Also, it should include an assembly that can be attached to the middle of the table tennis table.