FITT | Midterms

Question 1

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

Answer 1

table tennis

Question 2

this game can be played in single wherein there are two players competing

Answer 2

table tennis

Question 3

this can also be played in doubles wherein there are two teams competing

Answer 3

table tennis

Question 4

the objective of this game is to hit the ball by a racket and return it to the opponent over the net

Answer 4

table tennis

Question 5

table tennis originally came from (place) in the (year)

Answer 5

England
1880s

Question 6

table tennis was made by

Answer 6

Englishman David Foster

Question 7

(sport) was used as a substitute for (sport) when it was too cold in the winter

Answer 7

table tennis
lawn tennis

Question 8

it is a game you could play for people who didn’t have a big lawn to play tennis in the summer

Answer 8

table tennis

Question 9

when does the ping pong association was formed

Answer 9

1901

Question 10

table tennis was being played all around the world at what year

Answer 10

1920s

Question 11

by that time, table tennis started to be taken more seriously as a sport

Answer 11

1920s

Question 12

table tennis was continued to be played only in

Answer 12

england

Question 13

ping pong got its official name table tennis

Answer 13

1921-1922

Question 14

the first ever table tennis championship was held in (place) in (year)

Answer 14

london
1926

Question 15

in what year do table tennis became an olympics sport with singles and doubles

Answer 15

1988

Question 16

it continues to be enjoyed all around the world, both for fun, and competitive

Answer 16

table tennis

Question 17

what are the table tennis equipment

Answer 17

table
net
ball
racket

Question 18

the table is _________ long, ________ wide and _________high

Answer 18

2.74 meters long
1.525 meters wide
76 centimeters high

Question 19

it may be of any material but is usually madefrom wood or synthetic materials

Answer 19

playing surface

Question 20

the playing surface must be of what kind of material?

Answer 20

wood or synthetic material

Question 21

the net is __________ high and extends along the width of the center of the table, dividing it into two equal parts

Answer 21

15.25 centimeters high

Question 22

the ball is spherical and has a _____ diameter and weighs _____

Answer 22

40mm diameter
2.7 grams

Question 23

it is made of celluloid or of similar plastic material and is colored white or orange, and matt

Answer 23

ball

Question 24

the ball is made up of

Answer 24

celluloid or similar plastic material

Question 25

what are the colors of the ball

Answer 25

white, orange, and matt

Question 26

the racket may be of any size, shape, or weight but the blade shall be ___ and ___

Answer 26

flat and rigid

Question 27

the surface of the covering material on a side of the blade, shall be ___, ____ on one side and ____ on the other

Answer 27

matt bright red black

Question 28

what are the parts of a table tennis racket

Answer 28

rubber sponge blade handle

Question 29

what are the fundamental skills and techniques in table tennis?

Answer 29

grip and racket control stance and footwork serving strokes

Question 30

what are the different hand grip

Answer 30

shake-hand grip penhold grip

Question 31

this is popularly used hand grip worldwide

Answer 31

shake-hand grip

Question 32

grasps the racket as if to shake-hands with it

Answer 32

shake-hand grip

Question 33

it gives you the best forehand and backhand

Answer 33

shake-hand grip

Question 34

this is similar to holding a pen between the thumb and forefinger

Answer 34

penhold grip

Question 35

the fore finger and thumb is reach over the shoulders of the blade, with the other fingers spread over the back

Answer 35

penhold grip

Question 36

only one side of racket is used for both forehand and backhand shots

Answer 36

penhold grip

Question 37

____ and _____ in serving or receiving are just as important in learning table tennis as they are in tennis, badminton, or any sport skill that requires a constantly alert player

Answer 37

proper stance and foot work

Question 38

face slightly to the right side with feet well apart and the left foot forward

Answer 38

beginner stance in serving

Question 39

be in position about 1 1/2 to 2 ft. directly behind the center line of own court

Answer 39

beginner stance in serving

Question 40

position is about 2 to 2 ½ feet directly in the back at the center line at own court

Answer 40

stance in receiving

Question 41

feet are well apart, knees slightly bent, and body inclined forward in ready position

Answer 41

stance in receiving

Question 42

the left foot and left shoulder point approx. toward the table

Answer 42

forehand stroke

Question 43

the right foot and shoulder should point approx. toward the table

Answer 43

backhand stroke

Question 44

types of service

Answer 44

topspin serve backspin serve

Question 45

with either a forehand or backhand stroke the ball is put into play by projecting it upward from the flat free hand

Answer 45

topspin serve

Question 46

as the ball hit the racket which is swing forward and upward meets descending it, and the racket face is closed (facing upward from the tabletop and net)

Answer 46

topspin serve

Question 47

the ball is struck with a downward, forward motion of the racket

Answer 47

backspin serve

Question 48

the racket face is open (facing upward from the tabletop and net)

Answer 48

backspin serve

Question 49

what are the strokes

Answer 49

push shot forehand and backhand drive forehand/backhand chop smash shot

Question 50

it is the basic defensive shot

Answer 50

push shot

Question 51

this is primarily a defensive stroke

Answer 51

forehand/backhand chop

Question 52

it is used an a higher the better

Answer 52

smash shot

Question 53

it is a high straight forward and downward without spin on the opponent’s court

Answer 53

smash shot

Question 54

this is an offensive stroke

Answer 54

smash shot

Question 55

the upper surface of the table is also known as the

Answer 55

playing surface

Question 56

it is the period during which the ball is in play

Answer 56

rally

Question 57

it is a rally of which the result is not scored

Answer 57

let

Question 58

it is a rally of which the result is scored

Answer 58

point

Question 59

it is the hand carrying the racket

Answer 59

racket hand

Question 60

it is the hand not carrying the racket

Answer 60

free hand

Question 61

if he touches it in play with his racket, held in the hand, or with his racket hand below the wrist

Answer 61

a player strikes the ball

Question 62

if he, or anything he wears or carries, touches it in play when it is above or travelling towards the playing surface and has not passed beyond his end line, not having touched his court since last being struck by his opponent

Answer 62

a player obstructs the ball

Question 63

it is the player due to strike the ball first in a rally

Answer 63

server

Question 64

it is the player due to strike the ball second in a rally

Answer 64

receiver

Question 65

it is the person appointed to control a match

Answer 65

umpire

Question 66

it is the person appointed to assist the umpire with certain decisions

Answer 66

assistant umpire

Question 67

it shall be regarded as passing over or around the net assembly if it passes anywhere other than between the net and the net post or between the net and the playing surface

Answer 67

ball

Question 68

it shall be regarded as extending indefinitely in both directions

Answer 68

end line

Question 69

it shall start with the ball resting freely on the open palm of the server's stationary free hand

Answer 69

service

Question 70

it shall then project the ball near vertically upwards, without imparting spin, so that it rises at least 16cm after leaving the palm of the free hand and then falls without touching anything before being struck

Answer 70

server

Question 71

if the umpire is doubtful of the legality of a service he may, on the first occasion in a match, declare a ____ and warn the server

Answer 71

let

Question 72

any subsequent service of doubtful legality of that player or his doubles partner will result in a ____ to the receiver

Answer 72

point

Question 73

the ball, having been served or returned, shall be struck so that it passes over or around the net assembly and touches the opponent's court, either directly or after touching the net assembly

Answer 73

a good return

Question 74

the server shall first make a good service, the receiver shall then make a good return and thereafter server and receiver alternately shall each make a good return

Answer 74

in singles

Question 75

the server shall first make a good service, the receiver shall then make a good return, the partner of the server shall then make a good return, the partner of the receiver shall then make a good return and thereafter each player in turn in that sequence shall make a good return

Answer 75

in doubles

Question 76

it shall be won by the player or pair first scoring 11 points unless both players or pairs score 10 points, when the game shall be won by the first player or pair subsequently gaining a lead of 2 points

Answer 76

a game

Question 77

it shall consist of the best of any odd number of games

Answer 77

a match

Question 78

each player shall serve for 1 point in turn until the end of the game and if the receiving player or pair makes 13 good returns the receiver shall score a point

Answer 78

expedite system

Question 79

a single layer of non-cellular rubber

Answer 79

ordinary pimpled rubber

Question 80

natural or synthetic, with pimples evenly distributed over its surface at a density of not less than 10 per sq. cm and not more than 30 per sq. cm

Answer 80

ordinary pimpled rubber

Question 81

a single layer of cellular rubber covered with a single outer layer of ordinary pimpled rubber

Answer 81

sandwich rubber

Question 82

the thickness of the pimpled rubber not being more than 2mm

Answer 82

sandwich rubber

Question 83

At least __% of the blade by thickness shall be of natural wood

Answer 83

85%

Question 84

net assembly shall consist of

Answer 84

net suspension supporting posts clamps

Question 85

the _____ ____ shall be regarded as part of each right half-court

Answer 85

center line