PE Lesson 3: Table Tennis Flashcards

1
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Founding Father of Table tennis

A

Ivor Montagu (1904-1984)

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2
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Other Names of Table Tennis

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Ping Pong (England)

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3
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A 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

A

Table Tennis

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4
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What is the objective of Table tennis

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The player must hit the ball so that it goes over the net and bounces off the opponent’s half of the table in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it or return it quickly

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5
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The sport was adapted after lawn tennis, where the dining table was used with improvised equipment

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1880’s

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6
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James Devonshire an Englishman, was granted provisional patent for “Table tennis”

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1885

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7
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The introduction of celluloid balls was introduced, replacing the rubber and cork bones

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1900

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8
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The first world championships were held in London

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1926

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9
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The first rally took place, the point taking over 2hours (Alex Ehrlich of Poland and Paneth Farcas of Romania)

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1936

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10
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Asian dominance in table tennis began (China and Japan)

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1950’s

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11
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Hiroji Satoh (JPN) became the first player to win a World Championship

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1952

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12
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Tomie Okada-Okawa (JPN) is the first female player from Asia to win the World Championships and stops the European reign on the world’s female table tennis.

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1956

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13
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For the first time the table tennis was featured at the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.

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1988

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14
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Measurements of the Table

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Rectangular surface

2.74m (9ft) in Length

1.52m (5ft) in Width

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15
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The playing surface is divided into two equal parts by a net running parallel to the end of the lines

Suspended by a cord attached at each end to an upright post of 15.25cm high

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Net

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16
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Measurements of the Ball

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40mm made of white yellow and matt celluloid or a similar plastic

Weighs 2.67 to 2.77g

17
Q

Flat and Rigid

At least 85% of the blade by thickness is made of natural wood

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Racket

18
Q

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.

A

Shakehand Grip

19
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Hold the paddle like a pen. You grasp the paddle at the top of the handle. Players using this grip use special handles that are more comfortable for them.

A

Penhold Grip

20
Q

Affects the balance and the trajectory of the ball. It can be applied in serving and returning a serve. The most commonly used spins are topspin, backspin and sidespin

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Spin

21
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Your paddle must be in a position where your forehand side faces 45 degrees downward. Remember to swing over the ball.

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Top Spin

22
Q

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

A

Back Spin

23
Q

The angle of your paddle is sideward and swings sideways.

Combined with topspin or backspin in serves.

A

Side spin

24
Q

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.

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Basic Strokes

25
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Are the basic backspin shots you use to change the pace of an exchange or to return very low and close shots.

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Push

26
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Alllows 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.

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Block

27
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Combines waist, forearm, and wrist movements to the fullest extent. It is the “kill” in the table tennis.

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Smash

28
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Illegal serves in Table tennis

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Holding the ball in your fingers
Serving in front of the end line
Contact over the table
Not vertical (serve)
Ball is hidden

29
Q

Health Benefits of Table Tennis

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  1. Improves flexibility
  2. Facilitates weight loss (200-250 calories per hour, For advanced players: 400-600 calories per hour)
  3. Develops and Improves morrow skills and balance
  4. Improves concentration and brain function
  5. Strengthens the muscles
  6. Improves the cardiovascular system and is beneficial to the internal organs
  7. High intensity physical activity with very low risk of getting injured