TABLE TENNIS

DENNIS WALTON GAVIOLA BALBERO

PE 3 INSTRUCTOR - BISU CALAPE
Table Tennis, also called (trademark) Ping-Pong, ball game similar in
principle to lawn tennis and played on a flat table divided into two equal
courts by a net fixed across its width at the middle. The object is to hit the
ball so that it goes over the net and bounces on the opponent’s half of the
table in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it or return it correctly.
The lightweight hollow ball is propelled back and forth across the net by
small rackets (bats, or paddles) held by the players. The game is popular
all over the world. In most countries it is very highly organized as a
competitive sport, especially in Europe and Asia, particularly in China
and Japan.
 HISTORY

Table tennis has been around for over 140 years and in that time a lot has
changed since its humble beginnings being played in homes by the upper
classes to now being played by millions of players in hundreds of countries
all over the world. Table tennis (or Ping Pong as it is more commonly known
in the US) was invented in 1880s Victorian, England. It was an adaptation the
popular game lawn tennis as a way of continuing to play inside during the
winter when it was too cold to play outside. It caught on very quickly being a
lot more accessible for people to play at home as they didn’t need a big
outside space.

Lots of games companies began marketing sets that came with nets, bats and
balls. Back then the game went by a lot of different names depending on the
company that was selling the equipment. Some of the names that it was known
by are: Ping-Pong or Gossima, Table Tennis, Whiff Waff, Po -Pom, Pim-Pam and
Lots of others.
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Eventually, Ping Pong and Table Tennis stuck and in 1901 The Ping Pong
Association and The Table Tennis Association were formed.
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), founded in 1926, is the world-
governing body of the sport of table tennis with 226 member Associations in
the world.
Table tennis officially became an Olympic sport at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, with
singles and doubles competition for both men and women. Fun fact: television
coverage of the men’s singles final attracted an astounding worldwide audience
of almost 2 billion!
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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Ball
The ball that is used in the game is a 2.7 gram, small celluloid ball that is
usually colored white or orange depending on the preference of the players.
They can come in different qualities with those possessing 3 stars being the
best kind and is often recommended especially to those who are just
starting up.
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Rubber, Racket or Paddle

The table tennis racket or paddle is another important piece
of equipment that is used in hitting the ball back and forth on
the table. Its shape is similar to the ones used in the game of
tennis except that it is smaller and is made of different materia
ls. The racket is usually made of wood and rubber and is divide
d into two parts: the handle and the blade. The quality of
both of the parts of the racket can affect the force that can be
applied by the player and it is important the player choose the
best kind of rackets in order to really improve. Aside from that,
the player must take notice of the kind of rubber that is used
on the blade as this can affect the type and amount of spin
that can be used in hitting the ball. Rackets are available in
pre-made as well as customized conditions. All beginners are
recommended to acquire the pre-made ones in order to avoid
the confusion of making customized ones. However, they must
be sure to buy from reputable table tennis stores or sports
shops, or online table tennis stores.
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Table Tennis Table

Included in the list of important table tennis equipment is the table where the game
is to be played. The ITTF specifies that the official table tennis tables that are used in
the tournament must be 9 ft long, 5 ft wide and must be placed 30 inches high from
the ground. They come in either green, blue or black in color and are usually made
from a type of hardboard. The surface must be smooth as to provide the lowest
friction as possible.
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Net and PostThe net which is the last piece of important equipment is usually brought
together with the table or with the rackets or it can be bought by itself. Whatever the
case, it should be six feet long and six inches wide and has an upper white tape that is
not more than 15mm wide. Also, it should include an assembly so that it can be
attached to the middle of the table tennis table.
These are the four basic types of equipment that any aspiring player must be familiar
with. All of these are necessary in order to be able to play a game of table tennis.
There are still other types of table tennis equipment for table tennis that must be learn
ed such as shoes, clothing, and accessories. However, these are optional and can be
readily availed later on.
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GRIPS

Shakehand
• To begin with, grip the handle of the paddle as if you were holding into
something, and wrap your hand loosely around it.
• Next, extend your index (pointer) finger across the paddle, as if you were
making a ‘gun’ shape.
• Now, where you decide to place your thumb will define whether you are
using a shallow or deep hold. Thumb placement is also the main factor
that determines which is your stronger side - Forehand or Backhand.
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Penhold
One thing that Penhold grips have in common is the position of your thumb
and index finger. To begin with, open your thumb and index finger to form a
C shape – from here you need to place the handle of the paddle (facing down
into the middle of your thumb and forefinger. Your thumb should press loosely
into the rubber on the paddle, whilst the side of your index finger should rest
where the rubber on the paddle begins – they should NOT touch.
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 BASIC RULES
SCORING AND GAMES
•Games are played to 11 points. (Previously played to 21 points).
•If a game is tied at 10 apiece, a player must win by two points.
•Players serve two serves each, alternating. (Previously five serves each).When the
game is tied at 10 points, each player serves once, alternating until a player wins
the game.
•A player doesn’t need to win explicitly off their very own serve to win a point.
•Matches shall consist of an odd number of games (Usually 3, 5 or 7). After each
game players shall switch sides.
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SERVICE
•The service would resume with the ball freely resting on the open
palm of the server’s free hand which is also stationary.
•The server has to then project the ball vertically upwards, without
having to impart spin, so that it can rise for at least 16 cm after it has
left the palm and then comes down without making any contact with
anything before it is struck.
•The moment the ball is falling, the server can strike it to ensure it
makes contact first with his court, before then passing directly around
or over the net assembly, as it touches the court of the receiver.
•In doubles games, the ball has to successively move the right half
court of the receiver and server.(That means in singles you do not
have to serve the ball diagonally.)
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•From the start of service to when it is struck, the ball has to be directly
above the level of the surface designed for playing and then behind the
end line of the server. It shall not be kept from the receiver through the
aid of the body or even the clothing of the server or that of his doubles
partner. (That means that ball has to behind and above the table during
the services).
•After the ball is thrown up the server must remove his free hand from
the space between the ball and the net. (This is for that the receiver
can the see the ball).
•If in the process of doing a service, a player does not strike the ball
when it is being played, his opponent will then be given a point.
•In doubles, the doubles pair must serve the ball alternately.
•In doubles, at the change of the serve, after two serves, the receiver
now serves and the opponent’s partner who served becomes the
receiver.
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SINGLES - SERVE ANYWHERE ON THE OPPONENT'S COURTS

DOUBLES - SERVE THE BALL DIAGONALLY

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A LET
A rally is considered as a let:
•If while doing service with the ball, or in passing around or over the
net assembly, provided the service is deemed as good or is hindered
in any way by either the receiver or even his partner.
•If the service has been made when either the receiving player or
pair was not ready for it in any way, with the provision that both the
receiver and his partner tried to hit the ball.
•If, the reluctance to achieve a good return or service or otherwise to
obey the Laws is because of a hindrance made entirely outside of the
control of the player.
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A POINT
A point is given when:
•If an opponent fails to make a good serve.
•If an opponent fails to make a good return.
•If the passes your court or beyond your end line without hitting your court, after
the ball is hit by the opponent. (That means if your opponent hit the ball and it hit
you without hitting your court, you win that point. This is not dodgeball!!).
•If the opponent hits the ball and the ball hits the net stays in the opponent’s
court or passes through the net or passes between the net and the post or passes
under the net.
•If the opponent hits the ball more than once deliberately. (That means if he
accidently hits the ball more than once and it is a good return, the play continues).
•If the opponent moves the table or touches the net or the table with his free hand.
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BASIC TABLE TENNIS DEFINITIONS

•A rally is defined as the period when the ball is being played.

•A let is defined as a rally which does not have a scored result.
•A point is referred to as a rally which has a scored result.
•The hand carrying the racquet is the racquet hand.
•The hand not carrying the racquet is freehand.
•A player hits the ball if he anyway touches it with his racket
during play, with his racket hand below the wrist or which is
held in the racket hand.
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•A player can be said to obstruct the ball if he/she or anything he/she

carries or wears, touches it during play when it is moving towards
the playing surface, and it had not gone past the end line, as it
had not reached his court since the last time when it was struck
by his opponent.
•The server is referred to as the player who is due to strike the
first ball during a rally.
•The receiver is also the player who strikes the ball secondly in a
rally.
•The ball would be said to be passing around or over the net
assembly if it moves
outside or under the projection of the net assembly which is
placed outside the table.
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