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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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What are the 30 terminologies in table tennis?
1.Antispin - A smooth rubber with very low surface friction, used to defend against strong spin or to confuse the opponent. This type of rubber is rarely (if at all) seen in modern top-level table tennis, but is popular with amateur and veteran players.
2.Backhand- A shot executed where the back of your hand is pointing towards the opponent, to the left of the elbow for a right handed player and vice versa for a left handed player.
3.Bat - Racket, paddle.
4.Blade - Wooden part of the racket.
5.Block - A stroke executed very close to the table, often before the top of the bounce of the ball. The blocker angles the racket so the ball bounces back fast to the other side of the table.
6.Chop - A heavy under-spin shot. A chop forces the ball to drop downwards when it hits the opponent's racket.
7.Crossover - The point where a player has to change from playing a forehand stroke to backhand stroke; often a target for attack, since it is difficult to return balls aimed at this area.
8.Drive - Also called a counter, counter-drive or smash.
9.Drop Shot - Short placement, very close to the net.
10.Duece - When a game's score is 20-20, or even at any point after 20, such as 21-21, 22-22, 23-23, etc.
11.Early - The rising part of a ball's bounce
12.Flick - A topspin or flat shot generated with speed and power close to the net using wrist action.
13.Game - Each game is played to 11 points, unless a duece occurs. There are usually "2 out of 3" games, "3 out of 5" or "4 out of 7 " games per match. (Games are NO longer played to 21 points - see RULES).
14.Game Point - The determining point in a game.
15.Let - An interference in the game, such as a serve hitting the net or a distraction, which causes the point to be played over.
16.Lob - A particular shot used when a player is far back from the table in a defensive situation and the ball is lobbed high into the air as a return.
17.Loop - An extreme topspin shot, when executed properly can curve in the air before it hits the table. The spin of the ball causes the ball to dive down onto the table and will "skip" taking sharp changes in direction. The ball, if retrieved by the opponent's racket, will jump off unpredictably. It can be delivered above, below, close to or far from the table.
18.Match - A match consists of "2 out of 3" or "3 out of 5" games.
19.Paddle - Racket, bat.
20.Penhold - Style of player who grips the paddle in a manner similar to holding a pen
21.Point - When an opponent or the other gets a score.
22.Push- An under-spin shot where the ball is literally pushed over or towards the net, close to the net. It is a passive shot used when it is impossible to attack the ball or used when trying to set up for a more aggressive shot.
23. Rally - The period in which the ball is in play
24.. Receiver- The player due to strike the ball second in a rally.
25.Rubber - The rubber sheet portion of the racket.
26.Shakehand - The most popular table-tennis grip; similar to a tennis grip, with the index finger extended over the paddle head perpendicular to the handle
27.SIidespin - A spin placed on the ball to allow it to curve left or right.
28.Spin - Rotation of the ball.
29.Topspin - Spin placed on the ball that makes the ball curve down into the table.
30.Twirl - Turning the racket, usually in the middle of a serve or while the ball is in play, to confuse the opponent as to which type of rubber is being used at a specific time. Not as deceptive as it once was, because of the "two color rubber" law.
What are the rules for table tennis?
"Table tennis has many more rules than one would typically envision. Including net height, ball weight and size; size, shape and components of the table itself are important. 11 points will win an individual or team the game, and scores are made when the ball cannot be returned."
What two world leaders eased tensions through ping pong diplomacy?
Politicians from the United States and China were involved in the "ping-pong diplomacy."
Why is ping pong called table tennis?
In the early days of the sport (around 1890-1900) various names were used for this new game.
Different manufacturers used different names and Indoor Tennis, Gossima, Whiff-Whaff and Ping Pong were all early examples of patented or trademarked names.
But as the sport developed and manufacturers began to enforce their patents and trademarks, a new name was required, so in 1926 the international sport of Table Tennis was born.
So although most people use the names ping pong and table tennis interchangeably, Ping Pong is actually a registered trademark in the USA and a brand of equipment used to play the sport of table tennis.
However, particularly in the USA, the name ping pong has continued to be used.
This is probably because ping pong was promoted extensively in the early 1900s by the equipment manufacturers who owned the trademark, and therefore it became ingrained in peoples minds - just as any other product which is widely advertised and promoted.
You have to hit it on your right.
She's bad there, but she'll always hit the ball.
If you hit it with enough skill, she'll probably hit it out.
You won't get it the first time, but practice makes perfect!
Diagram of a table tennis table showing the official dimensions?
9 feet long and 5 feet wide for an ITTF regulation sized ping pong table.
Is pong pong dispersed by water or animal?
It is dispersed by water because of the fibrous husk which traps air for it to float on water. The pong pong fruit is poisonous therefore it can't be eaten by either humans or animals. However, the pong pong fruit is a natural repellant for mice.
How to Easily Set Up Table Tennis Equipment?
Table tennis, also known as Ping Pong, is a popular racquet sport that is commonly played in most game rooms. Despite the similar names, Table tennis is quite different than tennis. The equipment used in both of these racquet sports vary greatly in material, mechanics, price, and other factors.
The three basic parts of table tennis equipment are tables, balls, and racquets. These are essentially all the equipment you will need to play this sport. One of the great benefits of table tennis is that it can be played indoors all year round. Additionally, the sport requires very little space as a standard table is 9 feet (2.74 meters) long, 5 feet (1.525 meters) wide, and 30 inches (76 centimeters) high. It is recommended to have a few feet of clearance space behind the table and along the sides.
Another important tip for playing this sport is having the right light source. It is highly recommended that players install fluorescent lighting (tubes are the best) in the room where they play. This will create a well lit atmosphere and eliminate any discomfort and strain to your eyes that is usually caused by old incandescent light bulbs.
The table is the largest equipment in table tennis. Tables come in a variety of sizes, but a standard table measures 9 ft in length x 5 ft in width x 30 inches in height. The net should be 6 inches high (15.25 centimeters tall), and extend over the side of the table for 6 inches. The top of the table is made of some type of hard wood, and covered with a smooth finish. A table is supported by multiple legs, and may include casters and wheels for easy mobility. Tennis tables are typically sold in stores in disassembled parts. So you’ll have to spend some time assembling the table together, unless the store offers this service fox extra fees.
A table tennis racquet is made of wood, and covered with special rubber and sponge materials. The grip is also usually wooden, and it is rare to use overgrips like in tennis. Various combinations of thickness and density of the wood, rubber, and sponge give a table tennis racquet different power and control. The most expensive racquets, which may cost over $100, guarantee to have the perfect formula to provide players with spin, control, and power on their shots.
Last but not least, table tennis balls are not supposed to be bigger than 40 mm in diameter and must bounce 23 centimeters when dropped from 30 cm. However, for recreational use, there may be slight variations in the size and bounciness of the balls, which may make it easier to play the game. The balls are made of durable plastic shells, and are hollow inside and filled with air. Table tennis balls are sometimes rated by stars, with three stars indicating a high quality.
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Can you compare and contrast tennis and ping pong?
they are pretty much the same rules but table tennis is played on a table and tennis is played on an outdoor court
What is the role of line judges in table tennis?
Table tennis does not have a line judge.
It has an umpire and assistant umpire.
Where an umpire is officiating alone, his is the final decision on all questions of fact that arise during a match, including decisions on all edge balls and on all aspects of service.
Where there is an assistant umpire, he is solely responsible for decisions on edge balls at the side of the table nearest to him, and he has the same power as the umpire to decide the legality of a player's service action, whether a player obstructs the ball and some of the conditions for a let
Why did the original Pong game break down on its first release day?
The original Pong game broke down on the day if its release because there were too many coins stuffed into the machine by excited gamers.
The game was so popular that people swamped the machine and overfilled it with money, so staff couldn't empty the machine in time.
Are glow in the dark retainers bad for you?
No, glow in the dark retainers are not bad for you. they are just another color like red or purple just more fun!
Where can one purchase Stiga ping pong paddles?
Stiga ping pong paddles can be purchased individually or in sets through online retailers including Amazaon and the Paddle Palace. Alternatively, second-hand products might be found through online classifieds such as those appearing on eBay.
A refractory table has leaves at ends, not in center....Expandable.
The correct name is a refectory (dining hall) table. The answer is basically correct for that term. Refractory describes heat resistant and/or insulating materials used in kilns, furnaces, wood stoves, etc (e.g. refractory brick). I suppose you could make a table out of firebrick.
What is the minimum distance required between two table tennis tables?
The minimum distance depends on the standard of competition being played.
For International events each table must be enclosed within a court size measuring no less than 14 metres long (46 feet) and 7 metres (23 feet) wide.
However, for lower level events, it is for the organiser of the event to decide what is suitable, but the usual minimum court size measurements are...
National tournaments
12m x 6m (40 feet x 20 feet)
National league / Representative matches
10m x 5m (33 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)
Local league / Local tournaments
9m x 5m (30 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)
Recreational play and coaching
8.5m x 4.12m (28 feet x 13 feet 6 inches)
Home Use
You can use any sized space that will accommodate a table tennis table (9 feet long and 5 feet wide - 2.7m x 1.5m)
In Table tenis when you use red ball and when white ball?
Table tennis balls must be white or orange.
The tournament organiser will choose which one to use.
The white ball is the most popular.
Where can one purchase an Ercol table?
There are many places where one can purchase an Ercol table. One can purchase an Ercol table at Furniture Village, John Lewis, eBay, and Barker and Stone House.
