MAPEH ON PE(TABLE TENNIS)

Question 1

often known as ping-pong, began as a social hobby in
England in the late 1800s.

Answer 1

Table tennis,

Question 2

Army officers who used _________ ____ _____ for
balls are thought to have originated it

Answer 2

spherical wine corks

Question 3

use old ___________ as paddles.

Answer 3

cigar boxes

Question 4

It
remained popular as a rich people’s party game in England until it was formally
recognized as a competitive sport in

Answer 4

1927

Question 5

A plastic ball was introduced in the 1950s, and table tennis soared in
popularity worldwide, particularly in Asia, where countries such as _____ ____ _____ ______ have produced the majority of the world’s best players

Answer 5

China and
South Korea

Question 5

At the
_____ ________ ________ __ ______, ping-pong became an official Olympic sport.

Answer 5

1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul,

Question 6

true or false
Ping-pong is played with TWO opponents on a table.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

true or false

The player who serves the ball throws the ball into the air and THE OPPONENT hits it

Answer 7

FALSE

The player who serves the ball throws the ball into the air and hits it.

Question 8

true or false

The ball must bounce ONCE on the server’s side and ONCE on the
opposite end

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

true or false

The player who receives the serve must not then return it one bounce on
their side and one bounce on the opposite side.

Answer 9

FALSE
The player who receives the serve must then return it one bounce on
their side and one bounce on the opposite side.

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE

If a player misses the ball after it has bounced once on his or her side,
the other player scores.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

TRUE OR FALSE
A point is ADDED if a player hits the ball out of bounds, off the table,
or into the net.

Answer 11

FALSE
A point is deducted if a player hits the ball out of bounds, off the table,
or into the net.

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE

The player who scores 11 points first wins the game.

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

TRUE OR FALSE

The winner of a match is the one who wins the first ONE or TWO
games (according to the competition).

Answer 13

FALSE

The winner of a match is the one who wins the first THREE or FOUR games (according to the competition).

Question 14

TRUE OR FALSE

A game consists of 11 points.

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

TRUE OR FALSE

There must be a gap of at least ONE points between opponents.

Answer 15

FALSE
There must be a gap of at least TWO points between opponents.

Question 16

TRUE OR FALSE

If the score is 10-10, the game goes in to extra play until one of the
players has gained a lead of 2 points.

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

TRUE OR FALSE

The point goes to the player who UNsuccessfully ends a rally.

Answer 17

FALSE
The point goes to the player who successfully ends a rally.

Question 18

TRUE OR FALSE

The score of the server is always announced first.

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
SUCCESSFULLY to return the ball.

Answer 19

FALSE

Failure to return the ball

Question 20

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
Returns the ball outside the opposite side of the table.

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
Let’s the ball bounce more than TWICE in his own court before returning it.

Answer 21

FALSE

Let’s the ball bounce more than once in his own court before returning it.

Question 22

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
Touches the ball several times successively.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
Strikes the ball in volley (with it bouncing on the table) above his side of the
table.

Answer 23

FALSE
Strikes the ball in volley (without it bouncing on the table) above his side of the
table.

Question 24

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
Moves the table during play

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
DOES NOT Touches the net or a post

Answer 25

FALSE
Touches the net or a post

Question 26

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
Makes a GOOD service.

Answer 26

FALSE
Makes a bad service.

Question 26

TRUE OR FALSE
A player scores a point when his opponent commits one of the following errors:
Free hand touches the table.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

TRUE OR FALSE
Rules of the game:
If the ball touches the table surface, it is declared in

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

TRUE OR FALSE
Rules of the game:
If it touches the INside of the table, it is declared out

Answer 28

FALSE
If it touches the side of the table, it is declared out

Question 29

TRUE OR FALSE
Rules of the game:
A player is not allowed to strike the ball in volley, unless
the opponent’s ball leaves the table and I strike the ball
in volley behind the table, in which case the point would
be given to me

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

The initial order of _______ is decided by lot

Answer 30

SERVICE

Question 31

changes every 2
points, except during periods of extra play where it changes each time.

Answer 31

SERVICE

Question 32

TRUE OR FALSE
Service must adhere to the following rules:
The ball rests freely on the open palm of the hand.

Answer 32

TRUE

Question 33

TRUE OR FALSE
Service must adhere to the following rules:
The hand holding the ball must be BELOW the level of the table.

Answer 33

FALSE
The hand holding the ball must be above the level of the table.

Question 34

TRUE OR FALSE
Service must adhere to the following rules:
The ball should be projected upwards (at least 16 cm)

Answer 34

TRUE

Question 35

TRUE OR FALSE
Service must adhere to the following rules:
The ball should be struck when it is falling and FRONT OF the table

Answer 35

FALSE
The ball should be struck when it is falling and behind the table

Question 36

TRUE OR FALSE
Service must adhere to the following rules:
The ball should first bounce in one’s court, then in the opponent’s
court.

Answer 36

TRUE

Question 37

TRUE OR FALSE
Service must adhere to the following rules:
Service can be VERTICAL and also in a straight line in singles

Answer 37

FALSE
Service can be diagonal and also in a straight line in singles

Question 38

TRUE OR FALSE
Service can be replayed when:
The ball touches the net or its supporting posts before touching
the opponent’s court (“let” service)

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

TRUE OR FALSE
Service can be replayed when:
The ball touches the net then is struck in volley by the opponent
with its touching his court.

Answer 39

FALSE
The ball touches the net then is struck in volley by the opponent
without its touching his court.

Question 40

TRUE OR FALSE
Service can be replayed when:
The receiver was not ready at the time of service.

Answer 40

TRUE

Question 41

Service must be diagonal, from the right half court (marked by a white line)
to the opponent’s right half court After that, play can cover the whole
table, but each partner must take his turn.

Answer 41

DOUBLES

Question 41

TRUE OR FALSE
Service changeover in Doubles:
Al serves to B1 (2 services),
B1 then serves to A2 (2 services),
A2 then serves to B2, and
B2 serves to Al and continuing in this way for every 2 services. Following
service, each player takes turns to return the ball.

Answer 41

TRUE

Question 41

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
Table tennis footwork is a very important skill for those
who are serious about learning how to play ping pong.

Answer 41

TRUE

Question 42

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
If you
are a ADVANCE, you need to practice your footwork along
with your basic strokes and serves, because without a good
footwork you may not be able to get your strokes right.

Answer 42

FALSE
If you
are a beginner, you need to practice your footwork along
with your basic strokes and serves, because without a good
footwork you may not be able to get your strokes right.

Question 43

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
It will
also be very difficult for you to return your opponents’
offensive drives and smashes during a game, if you don’t
have a proper footwork.

Answer 43

TRUE

Question 44

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
You need to be able to position yourself Unproperly during any
game for you to have good control of the movement and speed of your
opponent.

Answer 44

FALSE
You need to be able to position yourself properly during any
game for you to have good control of the movement and speed of your
opponent.

Question 45

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
The first step in learning the table tennis footwork is to know
the ready stance in table tennis.

Answer 45

TRUE

Question 46

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
The COMPLICATED stance or ready position is how you position yourself
before receiving or returning any opponent’s serves or shots.

Answer 46

FALSE
The basic stance or ready position is how you position yourself
before receiving or returning any opponent’s serves or shots.

Question 47

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
If you are able to learn the ready stance in table tennis, you
will be able to effectively control your footwork

Answer 47

TRUE

Question 47

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
It is where
every player’s movement starts in a game

Answer 47

TRUE

Question 47

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic stance and footwork in table tennis:
The SIDE purpose of the ready
stance is to put you in a ready position for easy movement to return the
ball or serve.

Answer 47

FALSE
The main purpose of the ready
stance is to put you in a ready position for easy movement to return the
ball or serve.

Question 48

TRUE OR FALSE
Table Tennis Grips:
However, the way you grip your
racket is very important if you want to learn table
tennis

Answer 48

TRUE

Question 48

TRUE OR FALSE
Table Tennis Grips:
One of the most important basic skills in table tennis
is the racket grip

Answer 48

TRUE

Question 49

TRUE OR FALSE
Table Tennis Grips:
THERE IS 5 TABLE TENNIS GRIPS

Answer 49

FALSE
4

Question 50

WHAT ARE THE 4 TABLE TENNIS GRIPS

Answer 50

shake hand grip, Penhold grip, seemiller
and v-grip

Question 50

WHAT IS ITTF

Answer 50

International Table Tennis Federation

Question 51

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic table tennis serve:
For beginners, it is better to learn the basic table tennis
serves before learning any advanced serves

Answer 51

TRUE

Question 52

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic table tennis serve:
The two
basic serves in table tennis are the BOTTOMSPINS and FRONTSPIN
serve

Answer 52

FALSE
The two
basic serves in table tennis are the topspin and backspin
serve

Question 53

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic table tennis serve:
Before you learn the basic serves, it is advisable to
know the difference between topspin and backspin.

Answer 53

TRUE

Question 54

TRUE OR FALSE
Basic table tennis serve:
You also need to know how to make a illegal serve in table tennis,
before you can practice the topspin and backspin serve.

Answer 54

FALSE
You also need to know how to make a legal serve in table tennis,
before you can practice the topspin and backspin serve.

Question 55

TRUE OR FALSE
According to the ITTF official rules of table tennis;
”Service shall start with the ball resting freely on the open palm of the
server’s Stationary free hand

Answer 55

TRUE

Question 56

TRUE OR FALSE
According to the ITTF official rules of table tennis;
The server shall then project the ball near vertically upwards, without
imparting spin, so that it rises at least 25cm after leaving the palm of
the free hand and then falls without touching anything before being
struck

Answer 56

FALSE
The server 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

Question 57

TRUE OR FALSE
According to the ITTF official rules of table tennis;
As the ball is falling, the server shall strike it so that it
touches first his court and then, after passing over or around
the net assembly, touches directly the receiver’s court

Answer 57

TRUE

Question 58

TRUE OR FALSE
According to the ITTF official rules of table tennis;
“ Before you make a serve, you have to stand in front of the
baseline of the table, with one of your feet placed forward
then grip your racket in one hand while the ball will be in the
open palm of your free hand.

Answer 58

FALSE
“ Before you make a serve, you have to stand behind the
baseline of the table, with one of your feet placed forward
then grip your racket in one hand while the ball will be in the
open palm of your free hand.

Question 59

TRUE OR FALSE
The ball rests freely on the open palm of the hand.

Answer 59

true

Question 60

TRUE OR FALSE
The player who scores 11 points first wins the game.

Answer 60

true

Question 61

TRUE OR FALSE
table tennis was recognized as a competitive sport in 1988.

Answer 61

false
able tennis was recognized as a competitive sport in 1927.

Question 62

TRUE OR FALSE
The player who receives the serve must then return it one bounce on
their side and one bounce on the opposite side

Answer 62

true

Question 63

TRUE OR FALSE
if the ball touches the table surface, it is declared out

Answer 63

false
If the ball touches the table surface, it is declared in.