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TABLE TENNIS
Table tennis (also known as ping-pong or whiff-whaff) is a racket sport that originated in tennis but
is set apart by having its playing surface on a stationary table as opposed to the court where players
stand. Players work in teams of two or individually, taking turns using small rackets to return a light,
hollow ball over the table's net and onto the other half of the court. If they are unable to do so, the
other team scores a point. Unlike other ball games, play is fast-paced, demanding continual focus and
quick reflexes. Spin is greatly valued in this activity, as it can significantly impact the trajectory of the
ball.Table tennis has been an olimpic sports since 1988. with event categories in both men's and
women's singles, and men's and women's teams since replacing doubles in 2008.The name "ping-
pong" then came to describe the game played using the rather expensive Jaques's equipment, with
other manufacturers calling it table tennis. A similar situation arose in the United States, where
Jaques sold the rights to the "ping-pong" name to Parker Brothers. Parker Brothers then enforced its
trademark for the term in the 1920s, making the various associations change their names to "table
tennis" instead of the more common, but trademarked.

Table tennis have a rules, First rules, GAMES ARE PLAYED TO 11 POINTS, A Game is played to 11 points.
A Game must be won by two points. A Match is generally the best three of five Games. ALTERNATE
SERVES EVERY TWO POINTS, Each side of the table alternates serving two points at a time.
EXCEPTION: After tied 10-10 (“deuce”), service alternates at every point. Can you lose on a serve in
ping pong? Yes! There is no separate rule for serving on Game Point.TOSS THE BALL STRAIGHT UP
WHEN SERVING, How do you serve the ball in ping pong? Hold the ball in your open palm, behind your
end of the table. Toss at least 6” straight up, and strike it on the way down. It must hit your side of the
table and then the other side. NOTE: Once the ball leaves the server’s hand it is in play, and so counts
as the receiver’s point if the ball is missed or mis-hit. THE SERVE CAN LAND ANYWHERE IN SINGLES,
There is no restriction on where the ball lands on your side or your opponent’s side of the table. It can
bounce two or more times on your opponent’s side (if so, that’s your point), bounce over the side, or
even hit the edge. DOUBLES SERVES MUST GO RIGHT COURT TO RIGHT COURT, The serve must
bounce in the server’s right court, and receiver’s right court (NOTE: landing on center line is fair).
Doubles partners switch places after their team serves twice.

Table tennis also have equipment. TABLE, The table is 2.74 metres long, 1.525 metres wide and 76
centimetres high. The playing surface may be of any material but is usually made from wood or
synthetic materials.Wheelchair friendly tables should have table legs at least 40 cm from the end line
of the table for players competing in a wheelchair.NET, The net is 15.25 centimetres high and extends
along the width of the centre of the table, dividing it into two equal parts.BALL, The ball is spherical
and has a 40mm diameter and weighs 2.7 grams. It is made of celluloid or of similar plastic material
and is coloured white or orange, and matt.RACKETS, The racket may be of any size, shape or weight
but the blade shall be flat and rigid. The surface of the covering material on a side of the blade, shall
be matt, bright red on one side and black on the other.