Table Tennis Flashcards
It is where table tennis was invented
England
He introduced “Gossima Game”
John Jacques
year when the the name “Ping-Pong” was changed to Table Tennis
1926
This is the year when table tennis was invented by David Foster
1890
who uses the term “racket”?
ITTF
who uses the term “paddle”?
USA
a direct hit on the ball propelling it forward, back to the opponents’ side of the table
Hit
It is usually a counter attack against drives, normally a high loop drive
Counter hit
it is also known as the most powerful hit in table tennis also called as “Offensive Trump”
Smash
an overhead stroke hit downward with force usually used to score a point.
Smash
It is a defensive move using backspin counterpart to the offensive loop.
Chop
the hand not carrying the racket
Free hand
term used in indicating the proper handling of a racket or blade
Grip
the act of putting the ball into play
Serving
2.7 grams with 40 mm diameter
Ball
from the top of the net, along its whole length
15.25cm
exact measurement of table
9ft x 5 ft
respective score to win a set
11 points
how many sets to won a match?
3 out of 5 sets
Each player is given 2 serves, after each two points have been scored, the receiving player or pair shall become the serving player
have the right to choose whether to serve or to pick the side of the court
Winner of toss coin
refers to a game that is tied. In table tennis at the score of 10 all, a player should score 2 consecutive points
Deuce
side in which the serve is taken
Right service court
the ball hitting the net and rolling over the net is called
Let
if the served ball, in passing over the net, touches it or its support
Let
There is a limit on timeouts per set
The ball must be released outside the table with an open palm
The player should toss the ball upward in serving
The player should toss the ball upward in serving
The server can toss the ball without a spin
In serving the , the ball must be placed on the palm of the servers’ free hand
