Table Tennis Reviewer Outline
1. History of Table Tennis
Origin: Late 19th century, England
Early names: Ping Pong, Whiff-Whaff, Gossima
Trademarking: "Ping Pong" by John Jaques & Son
Developed as a parlor game for the upper class
2. Equipment
Ball:
o Diameter: 40mm
o Weight: 2.7g
o Color: White or orange for better visibility
Paddle/Racket:
o Blade: Made of wood or carbon fiber
o Rubber: Provides spin and control
o Sponge: Adds cushioning, helps control spin and speed
Table:
o Dimensions: 9 feet (length) x 5 feet (width) x 2 feet 6 inches (height)
Net:
o Height: 6 inches
3. Rules of Table Tennis
Singles rules: Serve alternates every 2 points
Winning: First to 11 points with at least a 2-point lead
Deuce: Score tied at 10-10; win requires a 2-point lead
Faults: Illegal serve or play
Let: Serve replayed if it touches the net but lands correctly
4. Basic Skills
Grips:
o Shakehand grip
o Penhold grip
Serves:
o Types: Forehand, backhand, sidespin, topspin, backspin
Strokes:
o Forehand
o Backhand
o Drive (fast, flat shot)
o Push (soft, controlled shot for low balls)
o Loop (heavy topspin stroke)
Defensive Skills:
o Blocking (used to counter fast balls)
o Chopping (adds backspin for control)
5. Key Terminologies
Rally: Continuous play until a point is scored
Let: A serve replayed due to interference or net touch
Deuce: When both players reach 10 points
Fault: Illegal serve or play
Spin: Types include topspin, backspin, sidespin
Smash: An aggressive attacking shot
6. Additional Questions Covered
How does a table tennis paddle affect gameplay?
o Answer: The blade, rubber, and sponge layers control spin, speed, and precision.
What is the importance of the sponge layer?
o Answer: Adds cushioning, enabling better control and spin.
Why are sidespin serves effective?
o Answer: They create a curved ball trajectory, making it harder for opponents to
predict the ball’s path.
Badminton Reviewer Outline
1. History of Badminton
Ancient origins: Greece, China, and India
Evolution: From "battledore and shuttlecock" to "Poona" in India
Modern game: Formalized by British officers in the 19th century
2. Equipment
Racket:
o Materials: Carbon fiber, aluminum, or titanium
o Parts: Frame, strings, grip, shaft, throat
o String tension: High tension for precision, low tension for power
Shuttlecock:
o Feathered (16 goose feathers) or synthetic (nylon)
o Cork base covered with leather or synthetic material
o 5 grams
Net:
o Width: 20 feet
o Height: 5 feet 1 inch at the edges, 5 feet at the center
3. Court Dimensions
Singles: 17 feet (width) x 44 feet (length)
Doubles: 20 feet (width) x 44 feet (length)
Service courts: Differ between singles and doubles
4. Rules of the Game
Match: Best of three games, each played to 21 points
Scoring: Rally scoring (points scored on every serve)
Deuce: If tied at 20-20, a player/team must win by 2 points
Maximum score: 30 points
5. Basic Skills
Grips:
o Forehand grip (for power shots like smashes and clears)
o Backhand grip (for backhand clears, drops, and drives)
Serves:
o Types: High serve, low serve, flick serve
Shots:
o Clear: High shot to the opponent’s backcourt
o Drop: Soft shot landing in the frontcourt
o Smash: Powerful downward shot
o Drive: Fast, flat shot traveling horizontally
Positioning:
o Singles: Stay in the center for better coverage
o Doubles: Rotational play for court coverage
6. Key Terminologies
Rally: Continuous play until a point is scored
Let: A replayed point due to interference or other valid reasons
Smash: A powerful downward shot
Drop: A soft shot that barely clears the net
Clear: A high shot aimed at the backcourt
7. Additional Questions Covered
Why does the doubles court have a wider service area?
o Answer: It accommodates two players and allows for rotational strategies.
What is the purpose of the flick serve?
o Answer: To surprise opponents by quickly sending the shuttlecock to the
backcourt.
How many feathers are on a standard shuttlecock?
o Answer: 16 feathers.
What happens when the shuttlecock lands on the line?
o Answer: It is considered in
