TABLE TENNIS

Nature and Background

Activity # 3

List down the things you

already know and the things
youstill want to know
about table tennis.
TABLE TENNIS
 Is an exemplary game of skill requiring
remarkable hand eye coordination by
the players.
 It was first called PING PONG, it is a
sport in which two or four players hit a
lightweight ball back and forth across a
table using a small, round bat.
Ping pong became the game’s
registered name during 1901 until it
was altered to Table Tennis
 I t was initially an after-dinner
amusement for British officers in India
and South Africa during the 1800s.
 I s an exemplary game of skill requiring
remarkable hand eye coordination by
the players.
 I t requires high degree of perseverance
and concentration to position the ball at
the required place in the opponent’s side
of the table.
1935
 During this year, The U.S Table Tennis
Association was formed which was
later renamed as U.S.A Table Tennis
(year 1994).
The first table tennis world
championship tournament was played in
London during the year 1927.
 O l y m p i c Table Tennis was first played
in 1988 (with both men and women
singles and double matches)
Below is a picture of the table tennis
equipment in the 1800’s.
 Grips
– Pen Hold
• The penhold grip is so-named because one grips the
racket similarly to the way one holds a
writing instrument.
Grips
– Shake hand
• The shakehand grip (also called the
"shakehands grip") is so-named because one
grips the racket similarly to the way one
performs a handshake.
 BASIC SKILLS OF TABLE TENNIS

o The table tennis grip is important because

it controls the angle of the racket
(paddle/bat)… And the angle of the racket
controls the height of the ball, the depth of
the ball, the speed of the ball, the
direction of the ball, the type of spin and
the amount of spin.
TABLE TENNIS STROKES
 BACKHAND PUSH is a defensive stroke
using backspin to make it hard for your
opponent to attack. By pushing short you
really limit the options your opponent has
to take the initiative.
FOREHAND PUSH
 T h i s makes it hard for your opponent
to attack the ball. By pushing short,
your opponent will not be able to take
a full swing at the ball.
 W h e n executing this, you need to impart
some backspin.
FOREHAND TOPSPIN
 I s one of the most fun strokes to play.
And once you learn how to impart a strong
topspin on the ball, it will become a very
consistent stroke.
BACKHAND TOPSPIN
 I t should be learnt at the same time as
the forehand topspin. It is a great
attacking stroke that can really improve
your game. By being able to play such
an aggressive shot from your backhand
side, your opponent will find it difficult
to stop you gaining the initiative.
BACKHAND BLOCK
 I t is used against an attacking topspin. As
your opponents shot will be fast, you won’t
need to make the pace yourself and so the
stroke can be quite short. You will need to
vary the angle of your racket depending on
the amount of topspin on the ball.
FOREHAND BLOCK
 I t is used against an attacking topspin. As
your opponents shot will be fast, you won’t
need to make the pace yourself. You will
need to vary the angle of your racket
depending on the amount of topspin on the
ball.
FOREHAND SMASH
 I t is used as an attacking stroke to try and
win the point. The most common mistake
we see players make with the forehans
smash, is failing to get themselves into
position. The key to the smash is to get
your feet moving early and get into a good
position.
SERVE
 I t is the most important stroke in the
game because it provides the only situation
in which you have total control over how
and where you play the ball.

pants
TABLE TENNIS EQUIPMENTS
 TABLE
-A rectangular surface 9 ft. (274 cm.) long
and 5 ft. (152.5 cm.) wide. The playing
surface is placed 2 ft. 6 in. (76 cm) above
the ground. The table surface should be
dark colored with a ¾ inch (2 cm) white
line running along each edge. The table
should offer uniform bounce during the
game
THE BALL
 I t is spherical and is 40mm in diameter.
The ball is made of celluloid or similar
plastic material. It generally weighs 2.7
gm.
THE NET
 I t is placed at the center, dividing the
table into two equal halves. The net is
placed 6 in. (15.25 cm) above the playing
surface.
THE RACKET
 I t should be flat and rigid. It can be
any size, shape or weight. Minimum
85% of blade thickness should
constitute natural wood.
RULES
 O f f i c i a l table tennis games are played
for 11 points. The team or player to score
11 points first is declared as the winner. In
case there is a tie for 10 points between the
two teams/players then the side to first
score a lead of 2 points will be declared as
winner.
 F o r every game the players after the
starting ends. Each side serves for 2 points
then the serve switches to the other side.
After each tennis game the players are
allowed a brief interval for about 1 minute
and after every 6 points scored the players
are permitted a fleeting break for
towelling.
Common Errors in Table Tennis
 Allowing ball to bounce on your side
more than one time
 Failing to hit the ball after it bounces
on your side.
 If the ball bounces on your side of the table
after you have hit it.
 I f the ball does not bounce on the
opponent’s side after you hit (unless if the
opponent hits the ball before it bounces
on his side)
 H i t t i n g the ball in mid-air prior to the
ball hitting your side of the table.
Thank you for
Listening!!!