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Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a sport that can be played indoors or outdoors using a table, net, rackets, and ball. The objective is to hit the ball over the net so the opponent cannot return it. The sport originated in 1890 and the International Table Tennis Federation was established in 1926. Facilities include a table, net, rackets with rubber surfaces, and a small white or orange ball. Fundamental skills include grips, serves like push and topspin serves, shots like drop shots and smashes, and footwork stances for serving and receiving.

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Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a sport that can be played indoors or outdoors using a table, net, rackets, and ball. The objective is to hit the ball over the net so the opponent cannot return it. The sport originated in 1890 and the International Table Tennis Federation was established in 1926. Facilities include a table, net, rackets with rubber surfaces, and a small white or orange ball. Fundamental skills include grips, serves like push and topspin serves, shots like drop shots and smashes, and footwork stances for serving and receiving.

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TABLE TENNIS

WHAT IS TABLE TENNIS?


 Table Tennis is a common sport that should be played inside the
gymnasium, but this can also be played outside or any available
room. This game can be played single or double.
 The objective of the game is to hit/ paddle the ball over the net and
return it to the opponents court.
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT
OF TABLE TENNIS
 1890- it is generally agreed that the game started this year and was know
before as “ping- pong “ of “whiff- whaff”
 1921- it was revised to the extent that a spot was provided for a table in the
RUMPUS room of almost every game.
 1926- the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was established in
Berlin.
 1933- the United States Table Tennis Association was established.
 TATAP – or Table Tennis Association of the Philippines, is the governing body
of table tennis in the Philippines.
FACILITIES OF TABLE TENNIS
 Table- it is a rectangular table made of a suitable materials such as
plywood with ¾ to 1 inch thick measuring nine feet (2.74 m) in
length and five feet (1.52 m) in width and it is elevated at the height
of 30 inches from the floor.
 The Net – light in texture and stretched across the center of the table and
attached to the outside by vertical standards. The posts supporting the net,
attached to the top and the bottom, must be 15.25 cm high and the top of the net,
along with its whole length is the same (15.25 cm) above the playing surface.
 The Paddle or Racket ( Blade) – it consists of at least 85% thickness of natural
wood, with rubber faced of different colors ( black and any light color except
white) is mandated by the rules. The striking surface of the racket must be
covered with a rubber with a pimpled part facing inward or outward. A single
layer of cellular (sponge) rubber may be located underneath the rubber surface.
 The ball- is a small celluloid, spherical, white or orange in color, 40
mm in diameter and 2.7 g in weight. It is fragile but quite hard to
break unless stepped on. It is dropped from the height of 12 inches
(30.5 cm) on a plywood table, it should bounce up to 8 ¾ to 9 ¾
inches (22-25 cm).
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND
TECHNIQUES OF TABLE TENNIS
THE GRIP
 Handshake Grip/ Orthodox Grip – the forefinger is positioned behind
the blade for support.
 Pen hold Grip – the forefinger and thumb reach over the shoulders of
the blade, with the fingers spread over the back.
THE SERVE
 Push Shot- ball resting on the palm of the free hand and toss it around six or more
inches in height, letting it bounce on the table side of the server before passing by
the net and bounce in the receiver’s side of the table.
 Top Pin Serve – the ball is put into play by projecting it upward from the palm of
the hand.
 Back Spin (Chop Stroke) – a defensive stroke where the ball is struck with a
downward and forward motion with a short chopping motion.
THE SHOTS
 Drop Shot – used for a sudden short return of the ball which just drops
over the net.
 Smash Shot - this is a large backswing and swift acceleration to make the
ball’s speed as fast as possible.
THE FOOTWORK AND STANCE

 Stance for Serving – a good stance in serving the ball is that the shoulder
of non- racket hand is parallel to the net in the forehand position.
 Stance for Receiving- the feet must be apart, with the knee slightly bent
and the body inclining forward.
END

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