PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (PEH)

HISTORY

Table tennis or also famously called as ping-pong, is a mild social diversion. It was played by England
with improvised equipment.
During the last quarter of the 19th Though it evolved along with Badminton and Lawn Tennis, from the
ancient game of Tennis “Jeu de Paume” , Real Tennis, Court Tennis or Royal Tennis Ancient woodcut
showing jeu de paume game, published in 1576.

TABLE TENNIS – a sport played by two or four in which they hit a s lightweight ball back and forth across
a table using small rackets
DAVID FOSTER – invented table tennis (locally important trader devised an indoor game for amusement
during winter)
TABLE TENNIS INVENTED
 1800s Ping-Pong
 20th century – Table Tennis
 England (originally called ping-pong)
 The original association had broken up about 1905
 1920s was being played in many countries.

VICTORIAN ENGLAND – table tennis first played by the upper class people as an after dinner parlour
game.

INTERNATION TABLE TENNIS FEDERATION (ITTF)

 Table Tennis began as a mild social diversion.
 The game was developed after Lawn Tennis became popular in the 1880’s.
 This organization was founded in 1926 by William Henry Lawes.
 The first International Tournament was held in January 1926 in Berlin
 The first World Table Tennis Championships was held in December 1926 in London
 Founded by England, Sweden, India, Hungary, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Wales, and etc.
 Toward the end of 2020, the organization changed the rules of the game to make thE sport viable
as a televised spectator sport.
 The older 38 mm balls were replaced by 40 mm balls. This made the ball’s air resistance and
effectively slowed down the game.

TABLE TENNIS INTRODUCED IN THE PHILIPPINES

 1901, THOMASITES (using sandpaper rackets)
 table tennis remained as a primary form of inexpensive recreation in the Philippines.
 Emilio Aguinaldo was the president when table tennis was introduced in our country.
 The Table Tennis Association of the Philippines(TATAP ) was formed in 1951 as a governing
body for table tennis in the Philippines.
 The President of Philippine Table Tennis Federation, Inc. (PTTFI) is the national governing
body for table tennis in the Philippines. The President of this Incorporation is Ting Ledesma.

FIRST LOCAL TABLE TENNIS FEDERATION

 Philippine Table Tennis Federation, Inc. (PTTFI) is the national governing body for table tennis
in the Philippines.
 In 2016, the Philippines Olympic Committee(POC) defunct TATAP as member of the National
Sports Association(NSA). Philippine Table Tennis Federation, Inc.(PTTFI) replaced TATAP,
which was later certified as a regular member of POC and the recognize by NSA as the sole
governing body for table tennis.

5 INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS OF TABLE TENNIS

 Wang Chen: Born on January 14, 1971 in Shanghai, China, Competed at the 2008 Summer
Olympics reaching the quarterfinals of the singles competition. She announced her retirement on
August 21, 2008.
 Jan-Ove Waldner: Born on October 3, 1956 in Sweden. known as the “Mozart of table tennis”.
He participated in the World Cup 1990 Chiba City and won a gold medal in the singles match.
  Shen Qiang: Born on May 11, 1990 in Heilongjiang, China. As of August 2010, Shen is ranked
no. 366 in the world by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). attended the 2007
Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro where he earned a bronze medal.
 Ma Lin: Born on February 19, 1980 in Shenyang, China and is a retired Chinese table tennis
player. He learned to play table tennis at the age of five. the only male player ever to win
Olympic gold in Singles, Doubles and Team.
 Crystal Huang: Born on July 6, 1979 in Hunan, China. Huang earned a spot on the US team for
the 2008 Summer Olympics. Huang is ranked no.196 in the world by the International Table
Tennis Federation (ITTF)

LOCAL TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS

 Richard Pugoy Gonzales: = SEA Games ( 2009 )Bronze Medalist, SEA Games ( 2015 ) Silver
Medalist, SEA Games ( 2013 ) Bronze Medalist
 Ian Nietes Lariba: represent Philippines in 2016 Summer Olympics , but died because of
Leukemia.
 Josephine Rebeta Medina: single Player in Table Tennis. represented the Philippines in
Summer Paralympics Class B. Won 5 golds
 Jann Mari Nayri: First Filipino player to land a spot in Youth Olympic Games. represent
Philippines in SEA Games 2017 in Kuala Lumpur
 Aljay Villena: Youngest Table Tennis who competed in World Championship at age of 11

• 1880s- Adaptation of lawn tennis to the dining table with improvised equipment
• 1883- Slazenger patent, nets for games, mentions tennis on a table • 1890s- Several patents registered in
England and the USA
• 1900- Introduction of celluloid balls to replace rubber and cork ones. The celluloid ball had the perfect
bounce, and the game became a huge success
• 1904- Ping Pong craze fades, some pockets of popularity in eastern Europe continue
• 1922- Establishment of standard laws of the game in England • 1926- International Table Tennis Federation
(ITTF) initiated in Berlin First World Championships held in London, England. ITTF Constitution adopted,
along with first set of standardized Laws. Ivor Montagu (ENG) elected Chairman
• 1920s – 1950- Classic Hard Bat Era (European Dominance) • 1936- Tenth World
Championships held in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The longest rally took place, the first point taking over two
hours due to pushing style play.
• 1937- A lowering of the net to 6 inches (15.24cm) encouraged more attacking style, and time limits imposed
on matches. Both women singles finalists defaulted at the World Championships due to misunderstanding
about time limit law. Ruth Aarons (USA) & Trude Pritzi (AUT) declared co-champions in 2001.
• 1939- First World Championship held outside Europe: Cairo, Egypt
• 1940-1946- Due to World War II the ITTF suspended activities, & no World Championships were held
• 1947- ITTF resumes activity; World Championships held in Paris, but Richard Bergmann (ENG), defending
World Singles Champion, not allowed to participate by Montagu due to Bergmann accepting money for
exhibition play during War years without official permission.
• 1950s- Age of Sponge Bat and Technology (Beginning of Asian Dominance)
• 1952- Nineteenth World Championships held in Bombay, India the first to be staged in Asia. Japan’s entry
to the international scene Hiroji Satoh (JPN) became the first player to win a World Championship when using
a racket covered with thick sponge and is the first nonEuropean winner. Inauguration of the Asian
Federation & First Asian Federation Championships
• 1957- World Championship changes to a two-year cycle
• 1958- First European Championships, Budapest, Hungary. The USSR made their entry to the international
scene
• 1959- Rong Guotuan (CHN) is the first Chinese world champion in any sport. Racket standardization laws
enacted
• 1967- Ivor Montagu retired as President of the ITTF after forty years in office. Swaythling Club International
founded, Victor Barna President.
• 1971- First Commonwealth
Championships held in Singapore . Stellan Bengtsson (SWE) wins the men’s singles title • 1977- ITTF
received formal declaration of its recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
• 1981- World Championships held in Nova Sad, Yugoslavia. Total triumph for China, whose athletes win all of
the seven gold medals Table tennis admitted to the Olympic programme (84th session IOC)
• 1988- For the very first time, table tennis was featured in the Olympic Games, held in Seoul, South Korea
• 2000- After the Olympics in Sydney, the ball size is increased to 40mm for improved television viewing
• 2001- Game score changed from 21 to 11 points World Championships held in Osaka, Japan.
Total triumph for China for the third time, winning all of the seven gold medals
• 2016- Plastic balls used at World Championships & Olympics

 International Table Tennis Federation – Founded 1926 is the world governing body of the sport
Table Tennis.
 Doubles – A format where two people play on each side and must alternate turns at striking the ball.
 Umpire/Referee – An official who keeps scores and enforces rules during a match.
 Expedite Rule – After time limit (10 mins.) has expired during a single game, the receiver
automatically wins the point if he/she returns the ball successfully 13 times in a row. This forces the
server to change his rallying tactics.
 Skunk – An informal rule in table tennis that says that a player wins a game at a score of 7-0 or 11-1.
 Early – This is to refer, rising of the ball.
 Late – The fall of the ball's bounce.
 Anti-topspin – A rubber type that deactivates spin and speed, returning a “dead ball”. Long-pips -A
rubber type whose surface consists of fairy long pimples. Produces unpredictable spin.
 Pen hold – A grip where the racket is held exactly as it sounds, with the racket handle held straight up
and down.
 Pips-in – A rubber type whose surface is smooth yet gripping. Produces much spin and in many
cases, better speed. Also known as inverted rubber.
 Pips-out – A rubber type whose surface consists of many pimples. Produces much control and speed,
but little spin.
 Seemiller – Name of 5 time US Champion Dan Seemiller. Also the name of table tennis grip.
 Shakehands – A grip where the racket is held exactly as it sounds but with the middle, ring, and pinky
fingers wrapped around the handle.
 Blade – Wooden part of the racket.
 Pimples (Pips) – Rubber side of the racket that gives different spin effects unlike inverted rubber.
 Open – Holding the racket such hat, he/she’s racket’s hitting surface is aim ward, with the top edge
leaning towards you.
 Closed – Holding the racket such that, he/she’s racket’s hitting surface is downward, with the top
edge leaning away from you.
 Backhand – A shot done with the racket to the left of the elbow for a right hander, the reverse for a
lefthander.
 Backspin – A type of spin where, if struck with a normal racket position, the ball would not make it
over the net.
 Topspin – A type of spin where, if struck with a normal racket position, the ball would travel over the
opposite side of the table without hitting the surface.
 Sidespin – A type of spin, if struck with a normal racket position, the ball would travel either to the
right or left without landing on the table.
 Let – Service balk hitting the net or a distraction that causes the point played over. Cross-court -A ball
that is hit diagonally from corner to corner.
 Down the line – A ball that is hit along the side of the table, parallel to the sidelines, is hit down the
line.
 Flat – A ball that has no spin, usually traveling with good pace.
 Junk – Rubber that produces no spin, such as anti-spin and long pips.
 Twirl/Twiddle – Turning of the paddle, used for confusing opponents on which side of the paddle is
being used. Not as deceptive now due to the two color laws, namely black on one side and bright red
on the other side. Usually utilized with a combination bat.
 Tight – A strong return which is difficult for the opponent to handle. It is usually a combination of spin
and strong stroke.
 Loose – weak return that has insufficient spin or stroke or both, and is easy for the opponent to play.
 Heavy – Used to describe a strong spin.
 Anti-spin – A defense spin used to confuse the opponent or even as a reaction to one strong spin.
Top-level players rarely use this technique, but it is very famous among amateurs. Player uses the
pimpled side of rubber of the racket.
 Block – A defensive shot done mostly against loops and smashes, where the racket is in a closed
position to keep the ball on the table.
 Chop – A defensive shot that carries a tremendous amount of backspin.
 Dead/Dead Ball – A ball returned without any spin. Very difficult to execute, read, and return.
 Drive – An offensive shot used mostly as a setup or in rallies, where the racket is in a normal position
and the ball is struck at a medium pace.
 Drop Shot – A surprise shot where the ball is placed precisely near the net. Stroke -Any shot used in
the game, including the serve.
  Forehand – A stroke done to the right-front (for right-handers) of the body, with the racket in normal
position (palm of hand facing the opponent).
 Lob – A defensive shot used against high-speed balls, where the ball (usually with the unpredictable
spin) is returned very high in the air, causing difficulty in timing and technique.
 Loop – An offensive shot that carries a tremendous amount of topspin.
 Medium-long -A serve whose second bounce, given the opportunity, would bounce near the very end
or just off the table. Difficult because the opponent cannot execute a good attacking stroke.
 Push – A defensive shot used to successfully return backspin shots, where the racket is open to lift
the backspin over the net.
 Serve – The beginning of a point where one player strikes the ball after tossing it. Usually used
tactically to set up a strong attack.
 Short – A serve that, given the opportunity, would bounce at least twice on the table. Difficult because
the opponent cannot execute a good attacking stroke.
 Smash – An offensive, high-speed shot used against high balls, where the racket is in a normal
position to generate the most speed possible. Also called a kill.
 Kill – A put away shot. Ball is hit with enough speed so the opponent cannot make a return.
 Crossover – Point is where a player has to decide whether to play a forehand or a backhand. This is
roughly the area in line with an opponent's playing elbow. This is not a fixed position on the table. It
will keep moving depending on where your opponent is.

MATCH OFFICIALS
 Yellow and red cards – shown by umpires and referees to players and coaches who break the rules or
misbehaves during the match or tournament (white cards are for time out)
 Violations
 (Coaches giving advices)
 (Misbehavior) such as:
 Abusive language
 Deliberately breaking the ball or hitting it out of playing area
 Kicking the table
 Disrespect to match officials
- Twice bounce
- Failure to make a good serve
- Kicking the ball in anger
- Placing hand on table
- Talking during the match
- Hiding ball from receiver
 If the player repeats the said violations for a third time or depending on the violations made he or she will
be disqualified from the match.

 Match officials on the other hand rarely have violations for they are trained and tested to be qualified for
the position. But there are still possible violations a match official can make before, during or after a match:
o Discuss tournament incidents or other issues related to their duties with players, spectators
or media, but should refer any such matters to the referee and the tournament committee
o Accept personal gifts from players, coaches, and teams. Gifts provided by a host organization
to all officials can be accepted
o Consuming alcoholic beverages or take drugs or medications that will inhibit performance
before their match on the day they are to officiate.
o Publicly criticize other officials or otherwise bring the sport in disrepute, including the use
of social media.

As with the high standard of professionalism and conduct required of players, ITTF and Table Tennis England
requires a high standard of professionalism and conduct from its officials at all times. Failure to meet these
standards may result in a formal disciplinary process

Tolerate harmful or abusive behaviors but report them to the Chair of Umpires and Referees Committee where
the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties involved

 Officiating – provides the opportunity involved in the conduct of table tennis competitions at many levels-
club, regional, state, national and international, including world championships, Olympic games and
Paralympics games.
Table tennis officiating can be divided into two sections: Refereeing and umpiring.
 Referees – control the conduct of tournaments
 Umpires – control the conduct of matches.

Both sets of officials have their own responsibilities, with the referee in overall control while umpires have their
own powers in relation to their match duties

These are the officials of table tennis:

 Association umpire;
 State umpire;
 National umpire;
 International umpire;
 National referee
 International referee;
 State referee

RESPONSIBILITY OF A REFEREE
 May disqualify a player from a match, an event or a whole competition, depending on the
gravity of the offence. When a player is reported for continuing to misbehave after the award of 2
penalty points the referee would normally disqualify him or her, holding up a red card.
 Learns of instances of bad behavior from the umpire, but he or she may sometimes be able to see
them and to take action before the umpire has invoked his or her attention.
 Injury Part

HAND SIGNALS

Next Server Palm not open and

-announce the family flat
name - The umpire say can
-point to the server say “palm not
-announce the score open”

Let or
announcement
- When an umpire Ball not above level
declares a let he or of the playing
she should raise one surface.
hand above
should raise their
hand
- He or she must use
the name hand
signal to attract
umpires attention Ball not behind the
- The umpire must servers end line
repeat the score
to show that no point
has change

Awarding point
- When the point has
been won, the
umpire should raise Ball not thrown up at
their arm on the least 16cm
side nearest to the
player or pair who
won it.
 Warning (offences)
When using a yellow
card or red
card, the umpire
Ball not projected
should raise their
near vertically
arm above head
upwards.
height and holdup
a yellow or red card
towards the
offender

Ball not resting on

palm.
-In addition to this Ball hidden from
hand the umpire the receiver
can say “ ball is
resting on fingers”

MATCH OFFICIALS (2)

 They are responsible for imposing penalties and keeping the flow of the game with the guidance of the
game rules. Every match is under the control of match officials.

REFEREE
 An official who watch a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and to arbitrate
on matters arising from the play.
 Required to be present at the venue throughout a tournament and is required to uphold the rules.

the conduct of the draw;

the scheduling of the matches by time and table;
the appointment of match officials;
conducting a pre-tournament briefing for match officials;
checking the eligibility of players;
deciding whether play may be suspended in an emergency;
deciding whether players may leave the playing area during a match;
deciding whether statutory practice periods may be extended;
deciding whether players may wear track suits during a match;
deciding any question of interpretation of Laws or Regulations, including the acceptability of clothing, playing
equipment and playing conditions;
deciding whether, and where, players may practice during an emergency suspension of play;
taking disciplinary action for misbehaviour or other breaches of regulations

An umpire and assistant umpire shall be appointed for each match.

 The umpire shall sit or stand in line with the net.
 The assistant umpire shall sit directly facing him, at the other side of the table.
 Either the assistant umpire or a separate official may act as stroke counter, to count the strokes of the
receiving player or pair when the expedite system is in operation.

APPEALS
 No appeal may be made to the referee against a decision on a question of fact by the responsible
match official or to the management committee on a question of interpretation of Laws or Regulations
by the referee.

 No agreement between players, in an individual event, or between team captains, in a team event,
can alter a decision on a question of fact by the responsible match official
ADVICE
 In an individual event, a player or pair may receive advice from only one person.
  Players may receive advice only during the intervals between games, during a time- out or during
other authorized suspension of play.
 If in the same team match or the same match of an individual event anyone gives advice illegally
again, the umpire shall hold up a red card and send him away from the playing area.
 The dismissed adviser shall not be allowed to return except when required to play, until the match has
ended.
MISBEHAVIOUR
 Players and coaches or other advisers shall refrain from behavior that may unfairly affect an opponent,
offend spectators or bring the sport into disrepute, such as abusive language, deliberately breaking
the ball or hitting it out of the playing area, kicking the table or surrounds and disrespect of match
officials.
 If at any time a player, a coach or another adviser commits a serious offence the umpire shall suspend
play and report immediately to the referee; for less serious offences the umpire may, on the first
occasion, hold up a yellow card and warn the offender that any further offence is liable to incur
penalties.

TO BE AN UMPIRE A REFEREE, THE INDIVIDUAL MUST:

 Complete 20 hrs. of match prior to attending the course.
 Attend an association course (approx.: 3hrs) conducted by an authorized state
 Pass a basic written test on the rules of table tennis
 Complete another 1hr of match umpiring/ refereeing under the supervision of a mentor
 Sign an official's code of behavior

TABLE TENNIS EQUIPMENT

The standard for table tennis equipment is established by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF),
which is the organization that makes sure that national table tennis competitions are fair

Tennis Table
 rectangle that is 2.74 meters (9 feet) in length and 1.525 meters (5 feet) in width
 exactly 76 centimeters (2.5 feet) above from the floor
 upper surface of the table is known as the playing surface
 playing surface:
 does not include the vertical sides of the tabletop.
 shall be uniformly dark coloured and matt.
 A white side line along each 2.74m edge (2cm wide)
 A white end line along each 1.525m edge (2cm wide)
 A white centre line running parallel with the side lines (3mm wide)
 For doubles, each court shall be divided into 2 equal half-courts by a white centre line,
running parallel with the side lines; the centre line shall be regarded as part of each right half-
court
Ball
 should be spherical with a diameter of 40mm
 shall weigh 2.7g
 shall be made of celluloid or similar plastics material and shall be white or orange and matte
 should be ITTF approved.
 Ball quality is displayed by manufacturers with star mark ranging from one to three, three
being the highest

Racket


 The racket may be of any size, shape or weight but the blade shall be flat and rigid.
  At least 85% of the blade by thickness should be of natural wood; an adhesive layer within
the blade may be reinforced with fibrous material such as carbon fibre, glass fibre or
compressed paper, but shall not be thicker than 7.5% of the total thickness or 0.35mm,
whichever is the smaller
 ordinary pimpled rubber, (non-cellular rubber) with pimples outwards having a total
thickness including adhesive of not more than 2.0mm
 sandwich rubber, (cellular rubber) with pimples inwards or outwards, having a total
thickness including adhesive of not more than 4.0mm
 The blade, any layer within the blade and any layer of covering material or adhesive on a
side used for striking the ball shall be continuous and of even thickness
 The surface of the covering material on a side of the blade, or of a side of the blade if it is left
uncovered, shall be matt, bright red on one side and black on the other

Net Assembly
 consists of the net, its suspension and the supporting posts, including the clamps attaching
them to the table
 must be 6 feet (1.83m) long.
 It is also 6 inches (15.25cm) high above the playing surface and should stretch across the
middle of the table
 The net shall be suspended by a cord attached at each end to an upright post 15.25cm high
and the outside limits of the post also being 15.25cm outside the side line .
 The ends of the net shall be attached to the supporting posts from top to bottom

OTHER TERMS: (based on the activities) EQUIPMENTS

 maximum thickness of a table tennis racket blade – 4.0 mm
 table - playing surface of the table
 rubber - The layer of material attached to the blade that comes in contact with the ball.
 ball picker - The device used to pick up balls from the floor during practice or after a game.
 Ball diameter – 40mm (1.57 inches)
 Table width – 25.4cm (10 inches) (libog kay naas notes 1.525 meters (5 feet))
 Table length – 2.74 (9 feet)
 Edge Guard – The protective strip that is attached to the edge of the blade to prevent damage.
 Glue – The substance used to attach the rubber to the blade.
 Net height – 15.25cm to 17.78cm (6 to 7 inches)
 Sponge – The layer of foam material between the blade and rubber that affects the speed and spin
of the ball.
 Side Tape – The material used to protect the racket's sides from damage.
 Paddle length - 15.25cm to 16.51cm (6 to 6.5 inches)
 ball – The round, white or orange ball used in the game.
 Blade – The wooden part of the racket that the rubber is attached to
 Paddle width – 15.25cm (6 inches)

(HISTORY)
The game was originally called "wiff-waff."
Select one:

True

When was the first World Table Tennis Championship held?

Select one:

a. 1960

b. 1926

c. 1935

d. 1952

Table tennis was first played with paddles made of wood and parchment.
Select one:
 False

Table tennis was an Olympic sport for the first time in 1988.
Select one:

True

False

When was the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) founded?

Select one:

d. 1926

Table tennis was included in the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.
Select one:

False

What was the original name of table tennis?

Select one:

c. Whiff-Whaff

The modern table tennis ball is made of celluloid.

Select one:

False

The first world table tennis championship was held in London in 1926.
Select one:

True

Who is considered to be the greatest table tennis player of all time?

Select one:

d. Ma Long

Table tennis was banned in the Soviet Union during the 1950s.
Select one:

True

Where was the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) founded?

Select one:

a. Berlin

Table tennis was invented in England in the 19th century.

Select one:

True

The term "ping-pong diplomacy" refers to the use of table tennis to improve relations between China
and the United States in the 1970s.
Select one:

True

(DEFINITION OF TERMS)
What is the term for a shot that is hit with a combination of topspin
Answer 1
and sidespin, causing the ball to curve in the air and bounce
unpredictably? Hook or banana flip.

Answer 2
What is the term for a shot that is hit with backspin, causing the ball
to bounce backwards when it hits the opponent's side of the table? Backspin or underspin

What is the term for a shot that is hit softly, with the intention of just Answer 3
clearing the net and dropping quickly on the opponent's side of the Drop shot or dink
table?
Answer 4
What is the term for the racket used to hit the ball in table tennis? PADDLE OR BAT

Answer 5
What is the term for the small, round object used in table tennis? BALL

Answer 6
What is the term for a shot that is hit with sidespin, causing the ball
to curve in the air? Sidespin

Answer 7
What is the term for a shot that is hit very quickly, with the ball
barely clearing the net? Drive

Answer 8
What is the term for the wooden or synthetic board on which table
tennis is played? TABLE

What is the term for a shot that is hit with topspin, causing the ball Answer 9
to bounce forward and upward when it hits the opponent's side of Topspin
the table?
Answer 10
What is the term for a shot that is hit with a high arc, causing the
ball to land deep on the opponent's side of the table? Loop

(THE PLAY)
A player loses the point if they fail to return the ball over the net or hit it out of bounds
Select one:

True

A player is allowed to switch sides of the table during a match

Select one:

True

The server must serve diagonally across the table in doubles category.
Select one:

True

How many points does a player need to win a game in table tennis?
Select one:

b. 11 points

How many serves does each player get in a doubles match?

Select one:

c. 1 serve

A serve can be hit anywhere on the table in doubles.

Select one:

False

What happens if the ball hits the net during a serve but still lands on the opponent's side of the table?
Select one:
 c. The serve is a let and must be replayed

A player is allowed to touch the table with their non-racket hand during a rally.
Select one:

False

How many serves does each player get in a singles match?

Select one:

a. 2 serves

The server must toss the ball at least 6 inches in the air before hitting it
Select one:

True

False

What happens if a player touches the table with their free hand during play?
Select one:

c. The player loses the point

A player can ask their opponent for advice during a match

Select one:

False

The ball must always be hit over the net and land on the other side of the table
Select one:

True

What is the maximum height for a serve in table tennis?

Select one:

b. 6 inches

What happens if a player serves out of turn?

Select one:

c. The player loses the point

(MATCH OFFICIALS)
How many line judges are typically used in a professional table tennis match?
Select one:

a. 2

What is the penalty for a player who receives a red card during a table tennis match?
Select one:

c. The player is disqualified

What is the penalty for a player who fails to start the serve within the required time limit during a table
tennis match?
Select one:

a. The player loses the point

Which official has the authority to issue warnings and penalties to players during a table tennis match?
Select one:

c. Umpire

Which official is responsible for conducting the coin toss before a table tennis match?
Select one:

b. Umpire

Which official is responsible for enforcing the rules and making all final decisions during a table tennis
match?
Select one:

b. Referee

Which official is responsible for calling whether the ball is in or out of play during a table tennis match?
Select one:

c. Line judge

What is the minimum distance that the umpire should be from the playing area during a table tennis
match?
Select one:

b. 3 meters

What is the role of the assistant umpire in a table tennis match?

Select one:

b. To help the umpire keep track of the score

What happens if a player touches the net during play?

Select one:

a. The point is awarded to the opposing player