Table Tennis Flashcards
1
Q
Where did table tennis descend from?
A
Ancient medieval game of tennis.
2
Q
What are two other names for table tennis?
A
Gossima
Whiff-Whaff
3
Q
Who made the name ping pong?
A
J. Jamies and son
4
Q
How many competitive players of table tennis are there?
A
Around 30 million
5
Q
How many games are played in a match?
A
Best 3 out of 5 games
6
Q
Your hand must be _______ when serving a ball.
A
Open hand
7
Q
How high must you throw the ball up on a serve?
A
6 inches
8
Q
How big is the ball?
A
40mm in size
9
Q
What is the width and length of the table?
A
Width- 152.5 cm
Length- 274 cm
10
Q
What is the height and net height of the table?
A
Height of table: 76cm
Height of net: 15.25 cm
