Equipment and Facilities Flashcards
Equipment and Facilities in Table Tennis
- Table
- Ball
- Racket
- Net Assembly
- Playing Conditions
Table:
Long, Wide, High
Long: 2.74m (9 ft)
Wide: 1.525m (5 ft)
High: 76m (30 inch)
The table in Table Tennis is layered with ____
a smooth coating
The table or playing surface is divided into ___ _____ by a _____
- two halves
- 15.25 cm (6 inch) high net
Color of the table surface
- Green
- Blue
- Dark color
Ball used in playing table tennis specify by the International rules
a light 2.7 gram, 40 mm diameter ball
The ball is made of
- celluloid material
- colored white or orange
- matte finish
It indicates the quality of the ball
Stars on the ball
- it indicates that it is of the highest quality
- used in official competition
Three stars in the ball
It is an equipment for the player
Racket
The player’s racket is
- laminated wooden racket
- covered with rubber on one or two sides depending on the grip of the player
A racket is also called as
- paddle
- blade
- bat
The wooden portion of the racket is often referred to as the _____
blade
International rules specify that the racket must be
red on one side and the other must be black
The player has the right to
inspect his opponent’s racket before a match to see the type of rubber used and what color it is
