PE Lesson 3: Table Tennis

Question 1

Founding Father of Table tennis

Answer 1

Ivor Montagu (1904-1984)

Question 2

Other Names of Table Tennis

Answer 2

Ping Pong (England)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Table Tennis

Question 4

What is the objective of Table tennis

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

1880’s

Question 6

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

Answer 6

1885

Question 7

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

Answer 7

1900

Question 8

The first world championships were held in London

Answer 8

1926

Question 9

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

Answer 9

1936

Question 10

Asian dominance in table tennis began (China and Japan)

Answer 10

1950’s

Question 11

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

Answer 11

1952

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

1956

Question 13

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

Answer 13

1988

Question 14

Measurements of the Table

Answer 14

Rectangular surface

2.74m (9ft) in Length

1.52m (5ft) in Width

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Net

Question 16

Measurements of the Ball

Answer 16

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

Weighs 2.67 to 2.77g

Question 17

Flat and Rigid

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

Answer 17

Racket

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 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.

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. The most commonly used spins are topspin, backspin and sidespin

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 is sideward and swings sideways.

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

Are the 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

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.

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

Question 28

Illegal serves in Table tennis

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Health Benefits of Table Tennis

Answer 29

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