Table Tennis

Question 1

Founding Father of Table Tennis

Answer 1

Ivor Montagu

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

Ping-Pong (England)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Objective of Table Tennis

Question 4

YEAR: The sports was adapted after lawn tennis, where dining table was used with improvised equipment

Answer 4

1880s

Question 5

In 1885 this Englishman was granted provisional patent for Table tennis

Answer 5

James Devonshire

Question 6

YEAR: the introduction of celluloid balls was introduced, replacing the rubber and cork bones

Answer 6

1900

Question 7

YEAR: The first world championships were held in London

Answer 7

1926

Question 8

In 1936, the first rally took place, taking over 2 hours. It was between who?

Answer 8

Alex Ehrlich of Poland and Paneth Farcas of Romania

Question 9

YEAR: Asian dominance in table tennis began (China and Japan)

Answer 9

1950s

Question 10

In 1952 he became the first player to win a World Championship

Answer 10

Hiroji Satoh (JPN)

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

Tomie Okada-Okawa (JPN)

Question 12

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

Answer 12

1988

Question 13

Length of Table

Answer 13

2.74m (9ft)

Question 14

Width of Table

Answer 14

1.52 (5ft)

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

Net

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

Ball

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

Racket/Paddle

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

Shakehand Grip

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

Penhold Grip

Question 20

affects the balance and the trajectory of the ball. It can be applied in serving and returning a serve.

Answer 20

Spin

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Top Spin

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Back Spin

Question 23

The angle of your paddle in sidespin is sideward and swings sideways. Usually this is combined with topspin or backspin in serves.

Answer 23

Side Spin

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Basic Strokes

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Push

Question 26

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.

Answer 26

Block

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Smash