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4. TABLE TENNIS 1. TABLE TENNIS

- It is also called ping-pong. - It is also called ping-pong.
- The racket of a table tennis is called bat or paddle. - The racket of a table tennis is called bat or paddle.
- Table tennis is played by hitting a lightweight ball back and - Table tennis is played by hitting a lightweight ball back and
forth on a hard table divided by a net. forth on a hard table divided by a net.
- The first player to score 11 points wins a game. - The first player to score 11 points wins a game.
- If the players score 10 points, the first player to gain a lead of - If the players score 10 points, the first player to gain a lead of
two points wins the game. two points wins the game.
- A match is usually best of three, five, or seven games. - A match is usually best of three, five, or seven games.
5. TENNIS 2. TENNIS
- Using a racket, two players on opposite side of the court, hit the - Using a racket, two players on opposite side of the court, hit the
ball back and forth over the net. ball back and forth over the net.
- The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the - The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the
opponent will not be able to hit or return the ball back. opponent will not be able to hit or return the ball back.
- Tennis has a unique scoring system. A game is won by the first - Tennis has a unique scoring system. A game is won by the first
player to score four points counted. As love (zero), 15 (1point), player to score four points counted. As love (zero), 15 (1point),
30 (2 points), and game won (4 points). 30 (2 points), and game won (4 points).
- If the score reaches 40-40 (called deuce), the game continues - If the score reaches 40-40 (called deuce), the game continues
until one side gains a two-point lead and wins. until one side gains a two-point lead and wins.
6. BADMINTON 3. BADMINTON
- It is played on a small, rectangular court divided in the middle - It is played on a small, rectangular court divided in the middle
by a net hoisted up by wo poles. by a net hoisted up by wo poles.
- Instead of a ball, players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over - Instead of a ball, players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over
the net. the net.
- A badminton match is won via a best-of-three game system. - A badminton match is won via a best-of-three game system.
- Each game played to 21 points, with a required two-point - Each game played to 21 points, with a required two-point
difference between scores. difference between scores.
- If the score reaches 20-20, players continue until one gain a - If the score reaches 20-20, players continue until one gain a
two-point lead or reaches 30 points. two-point lead or reaches 30 points.

DIFFERENT WAYS OF HOLDING THE TABLE TENNIS DIFFERENT WAYS OF HOLDING THE TABLE TENNIS
RACKET OR PADDLE. RACKET OR PADDLE.

3.SHAKE-HAND GRIP 1.SHAKE-HAND GRIP

- The three bottom fingers grip the handle. Point finger rests on - The three bottom fingers grip the handle. Point finger rests on
the bottom of one side of the blade while thumb rests on the the bottom of one side of the blade while thumb rests on the
other side. and point finger. Racket head points downward. other side. and point finger. Racket head points downward.
Three bottom fingers curl at the center of the other side. Three bottom fingers curl at the center of the other side.
4.CHINESE PEN-HOLD GRIP 2.CHINESE PEN-HOLD GRIP
- Grip the paddle the way you would hold a pen between the - Grip the paddle the way you would hold a pen between the
thumb and point finger. Racket head points downward. Three thumb and point finger. Racket head points downward. Three
bottom fingers curl at the center of the other side. bottom fingers curl at the center of the other side.

In tennis, grip is the foundation of every stroke. There are grips that are In tennis, grip is the foundation of every stroke. There are grips that are
for executing specific strokes. for executing specific strokes.

4.CONTINENTAL GRIP 1.CONTINENTAL GRIP

- This is the only grip that can be used for every stroke or shot. It - This is the only grip that can be used for every stroke or shot. It
is, however, best for serves, volleys, overheads, and defensive is, however, best for serves, volleys, overheads, and defensive
shots. shots.
5.EASTEREN FOREHAND GRIP 2.EASTEREN FOREHAND GRIP
- The best grip to use for learning the forehand. From this grip, it - The best grip to use for learning the forehand. From this grip, it
is easy to switch to other grips. is easy to switch to other grips.
6.TWO-HANDED BACKHAND GRIP 3.TWO-HANDED BACKHAND GRIP
- This popular grip is perfect for players who want to add - This popular grip is perfect for players who want to add
strength to their one-handed backhand. It is best for returning a strength to their one-handed backhand. It is best for returning a
serve. serve.

IN BADMINTON, THERE ARE THREE FUNDAMENTAL TYPES IN BADMINTON, THERE ARE THREE FUNDAMENTAL TYPES
OF GRIPS. OF GRIPS.

3. BASIC GRIP 3. PEN-HANDLE GRIP 1. BASIC GRIP 3. PEN-HANDLE GRIP

4. THUMB GRIP 2. THUMB GRIP