Table Tennis Flashcards
Founding Father of Table Tennis
Ivor Montagu
ball game similar in principle to lawn tennis and played on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a net fixed across its width at the middle.
Ping-Pong (England)
Hit the ball so that it goes over the net and bounces on the opponent’s half of the table in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it or return it correctly
Objective of Table Tennis
YEAR: The sports was adapted after lawn tennis, where dining table was used with improvised equipment
1880s
In 1885 this Englishman was granted provisional patent for Table tennis
James Devonshire
YEAR: the introduction of celluloid balls was introduced, replacing the rubber and cork bones
1900
YEAR: The first world championships were held in London
1926
In 1936, the first rally took place, taking over 2 hours. It was between who?
Alex Ehrlich of Poland and Paneth Farcas of Romania
YEAR: Asian dominance in table tennis began (China and Japan)
1950s
In 1952 he became the first player to win a World Championship
Hiroji Satoh (JPN)
In 1956, she is the first female player from Asia to win the World Championships and stops the European reign on world’s female table tennis.
Tomie Okada-Okawa (JPN)
YEAR: For the first time the table tennis was featured at the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.
1988
Length of Table
2.74m (9ft)
Width of Table
1.52 (5ft)
The playing surface is divided into two equal parts by a net running parallel to the end of the lines. It is suspended by a cord attached at each end to an upright post of 15.25 cm high.
Net
is spherical with a diameter of 40mm made of white, yellow and matt celluloid or a similar plastic. It must weigh 2.67-2.77 g.
Ball
may be of any size, shape, or weight. Its blade is flat and rigid. At least 85 percent of the blade by thickness is made of natural wood.
Racket/Paddle
Hold the paddle like shaking someone’s hand. Your index finger is extended over the bottom part of the rubber on the backhand side and your thumb slightly touching the rubber on the forehand.
Shakehand Grip
Hold the paddle like pen. You grasp the paddle at the top of the handle. Players using this grip use special handles that are more comfortable for them.
Penhold Grip
affects the balance and the trajectory of the ball. It can be applied in serving and returning a serve.
Spin
Your paddle must be in a position where your forehand side faces 45 degrees downward. Remember to swing over the ball.
Top Spin
Your paddle should be angled upward so that your forehand side faces the ceiling. You swing through the ball with less speed to rise. Remember to swing under the ball. This is also called underspin
Back Spin
The angle of your paddle in sidespin is sideward and swings sideways. Usually this is combined with topspin or backspin in serves.
Side Spin
For all the strokes, you have to have full focus and concentration. Your arm should be very relaxed and power should concentrate on the waist, forearm, and wrist. Always return to ready position after each shot. You should remain relaxed but responsive.
Basic Strokes
basic backspin shots you use to change the pace of an exchange or to return very low and close shots.
Push
allow you to use your opponent’s force against him or her. You usually execute this after a bounce to retain maximum control and speed over the ball.
Block
combines waist, forearm, and wrist movements to the fullest extent. It is the “kill” in the table tennis.
Smash
