FITT | Midterms Flashcards
it is a common sport that could be played inside the gymnasium, esp. when it is windy outside. But this can also play outside if there is no gymnasium or a room available
table tennis
this game can be played in single wherein there are two players competing
table tennis
this can also be played in doubles wherein there are two teams competing
table tennis
the objective of this game is to hit the ball by a racket and return it to the opponent over the net
table tennis
table tennis originally came from (place) in the (year)
England
1880s
table tennis was made by
Englishman David Foster
(sport) was used as a substitute for (sport) when it was too cold in the winter
table tennis
lawn tennis
it is a game you could play for people who didn’t have a big lawn to play tennis in the summer
table tennis
when does the ping pong association was formed
1901
table tennis was being played all around the world at what year
1920s
by that time, table tennis started to be taken more seriously as a sport
1920s
table tennis was continued to be played only in
england
ping pong got its official name table tennis
1921-1922
the first ever table tennis championship was held in (place) in (year)
london
1926
in what year do table tennis became an olympics sport with singles and doubles
1988
it continues to be enjoyed all around the world, both for fun, and competitive
table tennis
what are the table tennis equipment
table
net
ball
racket
the table is _________ long, ________ wide and _________high
2.74 meters long
1.525 meters wide
76 centimeters high
it may be of any material but is usually madefrom wood or synthetic materials
playing surface
the playing surface must be of what kind of material?
wood or synthetic material
the net is __________ high and extends along the width of the center of the table, dividing it into two equal parts
15.25 centimeters high
the ball is spherical and has a _____ diameter and weighs _____
40mm diameter
2.7 grams
it is made of celluloid or of similar plastic material and is colored white or orange, and matt
ball
the ball is made up of
celluloid or similar plastic material
what are the colors of the ball
white, orange, and matt
the racket may be of any size, shape, or weight but the blade shall be ___ and ___
flat and rigid
the surface of the covering material on a side of the blade, shall be ___, ____ on one side and ____ on the other
matt
bright red
black
what are the parts of a table tennis racket
rubber
sponge
blade
handle
what are the fundamental skills and techniques in table tennis?
grip and racket control
stance and footwork
serving
strokes
what are the different hand grip
shake-hand grip
penhold grip
this is popularly used hand grip worldwide
shake-hand grip
grasps the racket as if to shake-hands with it
shake-hand grip
it gives you the best forehand and backhand
shake-hand grip
this is similar to holding a pen between the thumb and forefinger
penhold grip