PE Flashcards

1
Q

playing surface of table tennis

A

placed 2 ft. 6 inches. (76 cm) above the ground.

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2
Q

which is spherical and hollow, was once made of white celluloid.

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ball/ pingpong ball

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3
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ball weigh, and diameter

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weighs about 0.09 ounce (2.7 grams. And has a diameter of about 1.6 inches (4 cm).

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4
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net is placed

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6 inches (15.25 cm.) above the playing surface.

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5
Q

placed at the center, dividing the table into two halves.

A

net

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6
Q

should be flat and rigid. It can be any size, shape, weight, minimum 85% of blade thickness should constitute natural wood

A

paddle/ racket

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7
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net height

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0.1525m
152.5mm
6inch
0.5 feet

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8
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height of table

A

30 inch
2.5 feet

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9
Q

width of table

A

60inch
5 feet

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10
Q

lenght of table

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108 inch
9 feet

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11
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important because it controls the angle of the racket (paddle/bat) And the angle of the racket controls the height of the ball, the depth of the ball, the speed of the ball, the direction of the ball, the type of spin and the amount of spin.

A

table tennis grip

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12
Q

Hold the racket loosely with the web between your thumb and index finger, touching the curve of the blade. Your index should rest along the edge of the backhand side and your thumb against the bottom edge of the forehand side.

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shake hand grip

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13
Q

is the Asian-style grip of holding the racket, where the head of the racket is facing down and is held the way a person holds a pen or pencil.

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pen hold grip

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14
Q

is a defensive stroke using a backspin to make it hard for your opponent to attack. By pushing short you really limit the options your opponent must take the initiative.

A

backhand push

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15
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When executing the forehand push, you need to impart some backspin. This makes it hard for your opponent to attack the ball. By pushing short, your opponent will not be able to make a full swing at the ball.

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forehand push

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16
Q

is one of the most fun strokes to play. And once you learn how to impart a strong topspin on the ball, it will become a very consistent stroke.

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forehand topspin

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17
Q

should be learn at the same time as the forehand topspin. It is a great attacking stroke that can really improve your game. By being able to play such an aggressive shot from your backhand side, your opponent will find it difficult to stop you gaining the initiative.

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backhand topspin

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18
Q

is used against an attacking topspin. As your opponents shot will be fast, you wonโ€™t need to make the pace yourself. You will need to vary the angle of your racket depending on the amount of topspin on the ball

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forehand block

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19
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is the most important stroke in the game because it provides the only situation in which you have total control over how and where you play the ball.

A

table tennis serve

20
Q

used as an attacking stroke to try and win the point. The most common mistake we see players make with the forehand smash is failing to get themselves into position. The key to the smash is to get your feet moving early and get into a good position.

A

forehand smash

21
Q

game was initially an after the dinner amusement for British officers in India and south Africa during the 1800s. It was first called ping pong

A

table tennis

22
Q

Ping pong became the games registered in

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1901

23
Q

until it was later altered to table tennis. During the year

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1935

24
Q

Olympic table tennis was first played in

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1988

25
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And the world championship tournament was held in London during the year

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1927

26
Q

badminton was played by british offices in india in

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1860s

27
Q

badminton for men were held in

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1899

28
Q

badmintonfor women

A

1890s

29
Q

hit the shuttlecock can be doubles or singles

A

badminton

30
Q
  • A GAME INVOLVING ONE PLAYER ON EACH END OF THE COURT
A

singles

31
Q

A GAME OF FOUR PLAYERS, TWO ON EACH TEAM

A

doubles

32
Q

ANY VIOLATION OF THE RULES WHOSE PENALTY IS LOSS OF SERVE OR THE POINT

A

fault

33
Q

THE OBJECT THAT FLIES OVER THE NET, OFFICIALLY KNOWN AS A SHUTTLECOCK.

A

bird

34
Q

A PLAY ALLOWED TO BE REPLAYED.

A

let

35
Q

SET OF CUSTOMS AND RULES FOR POLITE BEHAVIOR, ESPECIALLY AMONG
A PARTICULAR CLASS OF PEOPLE OR IN A PARTICULAR PROFESSION.

A

etiquette

36
Q

IS A CONDUCT (SUCH AS FAIRNESS, RESPECT AND GRACIOUSNESS IN WINNING OR LOSING) BECOMING TO ONE PARTICIPATING IN SPORT.

A

sportsmanship

37
Q

TAKE A POSITION NEAR AND ON THE
PROPER SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE AND ABOUT FOUR FEET BEHIND THE SHORT SERVICE LINE. DROP THE BIRD ON THE RACKET SIDE AND SWING THE RACKET FORWARD.

A

high and deep (singles)

38
Q

TAKE A POSITION CLOSER TO THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. THE RACKET IS SWUNG FORWARD WITH LITTLE FOLLOW-THROUGH.

A

low and short(doubles)

39
Q

A QUICK SNAP OF THE WRIST IN THE BACKHAND GRIP WITH THE BIRD HELD DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE BODY. THE BIRD TRAVELS IN A DIRECT LINE AT THE RECEIVER.

A

drive (flick)

40
Q

A SHOT USED TO DRIVE YOUR OPPONENT AWAY FROM THE NET OR FORECOURT OR TO SLOW THE GAME. THE BIRD SHOULD FLY ABOVE THE OPPONENTโ€™S REACH AND FALL WITHIN ONE FOOT OF THE BASELINE.

A

clear

41
Q

AN ATTACKING SHOT MADE AT THE LIMIT OF ONEโ€™S UPWARD REACH AND SLIGHTLY IN FRONT OF THE SHOULDER. AT THE MOMENT OF CONTACT, THE ARM AND WRIST COME DOWN FORCIBLY.

A

smash

42
Q

A FLAT SHOT KEPT AS LOW AS POSSIBLE AND IS SECOND ONLY TO THE SMASH AS AN ATTACKING SHOT.

A

drive

43
Q

ANY SHOT THAT DROPS IMMEDIATELY AFTER CROSSING THE NET. THE DESCENT OF THE BIRD IS CONTROLLED WITH LITTLE FOLLOW-THROUGH.

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dropshot

44
Q
  • USING A FOREHAND GRIP,
    ROTATE THE HAND SLIGHTLY SO THE THUMB IS ALONG AND PARALLEL TO THE WIDE SIDE OF THE HANDLE.
A

backhand

45
Q
  • WITH THE RACKET HEAD
    PERPENDICULAR TO THE FLOOR, SHAKE HANDS WITH THE GRIP SO THE โ€œVโ€ FORMED BY THE THUMB AND FOREFINGER IS ON THE TOP OF THE HANDLE.
A

forehand

46
Q

badminton derive directly from

A

poona