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Table Tennis
Table Tennis, also known as Ping Pong, is a sport where two players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth with paddles. It originated from England in the Victorian era and was made an Olympic sport in 1988.
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In ping pong if the ball hits your paddle when it's out is it the other person's point?
It depends.
The crucial test for whether a player wins a point after volleying the ball is ... was the ball moving towards, or away from, the playing surface?
Let me explain with a question and answer ...If I hit a ball to my opponent, and it doesn't hit their half of the playing surface (table) because it's a bad shot ... but they hit the ball anyway, who gets the point?
Well, it depends ...If your opponent hits/volleys the ball whilst it's still travelling over the playing surface, you win the point.
But if it's already passed over the playing surface and it's obviously not going hit the table, your opponent wins the point.
In other words, if there's a chance that the ball might hit the table because it's still travelling towards it, your opponent would lose the point if he prevented it from doing so by hitting/volleying it ...
But ...
If the ball has already passed over the table and/or is travelling away from the table, your opponent wins the point whether he hits/volleys it or not.
How high is a ping pong table?
A table is 9 feet (2.74m) long,
5 feet (1.525m) wide and
2 feet 6 inches (76cm) high
... and the net is 6 feet (1.83m) long and
6 inches (15.25 cm) high.
In table tennis what does one player have to score to win the game?
It depends on what game you mean - football, soccer, basketball? Generally speaking, to score in any game, you first need to know the rules of that game. Second, you need to practice a lot. And third, watch how others score points and use their tricks and approaches; mimic their moves.
The game of table tennis has its roots in lawn tennis.
When lawn tennis became very popular in the 1870s & 1880s, game makers tried to emulate its success by developing indoor versions of the game.
So there were card games, board & dice games, rackets & balloon games and even tiddledy winks tennis games.
But the first use of the name Table Tennis occurred on a board and dice game by J.H.Singer of New York around 1884 and it's also known that a game of Table Tennis was offered in the 1887 game catalogue of George S. Parker, founder of the famed Parker Brothers in America.
But the first action game of tennis on a table was in 1890, so it was David Foster of England who is the founder/inventor of table tennis in 1890.
In table tennis what is the only colour that players are not allowed to wear?
No, but the rules of table tennis say that the main colour of clothing must be clearly different from that of the ball in use.
So if a white ball is being used, players cannot wear white shirts.
Where can one find a local business that sells pingpong tables?
Ping pong tables can be purchased at retail stores like Sears, Sports Authority and Big 5. Online stores that sell them include Ping Pong Avenue, Total Table Tennis and Kettler USA.
How many players are in a tennis team?
In high school and college teams, there are about 20 (this is an estimate) players. However, only a select few of those 20 can be placed in the competition. Here's a rough outline of the draw:
Singles #1
Singles #2
Singles #3
Singles #4
Singles #5
Singles $6
Doubles #1
Doubles #2
Doubles #3
In doubles, there are 2 players against 2 players. In singles, there is 1 player against 1 player. I've played singles and doubles, so I for sure know this part. In team competitions, the school that wins the most matches wins. If there is a tie, I believe they add up the games (actual games, compared to points).
It is hard for one school to dominate, though it is certainly possible. You have to not only have a strong player, but many strong players. If your #1 singles player is ready to go pro, good for you! But if the rest are horrible, the coach might as well toss the keys in the trash and give up hopes for winning.
How long does a table tennis game usually last?
The average 2/3 set tennis match lasts about an hour to an hour and a half.
An actual game within a set in a tennis match can last indefinitely if the players are playing with ad-scoring (where a player must win two points in a row after deuce).
Do ping pong players wear uniforms?
A ping pong player should wear tight clothing because it is illegal to touch the table during play with any part of the body, your ping pong paddle, or your clothing. If this happens you forfeit the point to your opponent. I would also recommend playing with short hair because your hair may not touch the table either. It is, after all, a part of the body.
Where is the best place to find table tennis tables?
[In which city and country do you live?]
You can also buy sport equipment at local sport shop, ebay, garage sales, small ads etc.
What is the duty of tournament referee?
The match referee is responsible for handling disciplinary matters. He has the power to fine a player for arguing with the umpires or expressing dissent.
His role is to offer a ball when the two umpires on the field ask for one.
His responsibility is to make sure that the match toss is done in the correct way.
Who is the most successful tennis player ever?
According to Wikipedia (refer to the links, below), as of January 2009, Steffi Graf held the #1 ranking for women for 377 weeks, non-consecutively, and 186 weeks, consecutively. As of June 2009, Pete Sampras held the #1 men's singles player for the longest total period of time at 286 weeks, non-consecutively, and Roger Federer had held the #1 ranking for the most consecutive weeks: 237.
What Qualifications do you need to be an official in table tennis?
76 cm or 30 inches for the net, 40mm ball and an ittf approved racket + rubbers
Where can a tennis table top be purchased?
A table tennis conversion top is an item used on pool tables. By setting up the table tennis conversion top, you can convert your pool table into a table for table tennis. Answer was found here: http://hubpages.com/hub/Stiga-Table-Tennis-Conversion-Top
What are the violations when playing table tennis?
Follow the link bellow to find the info you require
What is the average price for outdoor table tennis tables?
The price of an outdoor ping pong table varies greatly. Prices for outdoor ping pong tables can range from $199.95 all the way up to $1,500.00. They can be purchased at stores such as Sears, Target, Walmart, and online at Amazon.
What are the little bumps on the face of a table tennis paddle called?
The difference is that the bumby side lets you have more aiming ability and more traction when u hit the ball
What is second name of table tennis?
The game was first played in the UK by upper class Victorians with cigar box lids for bats and a champagne cork for a ball. As it became popular it was known as Gossima, wiff-waff and ping-pong.
What do you need to wear in table tennis?
Well, i'd say wear what you would wear as if you were playing real tennis.
