Week 3 - Table Tennis

Question 1

Although many countries have played the game since the 1800s, no one can
really claim the origin of table tennis. Alongside this, it had a brief popularity
throughout the United States.

Answer 1

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Question 2

This is a common sport that could be played inside the gymnasium,
but this can also be played outside or in any available room. This game can be
played in singles or doubles. The objective of the game is to hit/paddle the
ball over the net and return it to the opponent’s court. Each player is given
five consecutive times to start the game

Answer 2

Table tennis

Question 3

This is a relatively new sport. The exact date of its origin is not
definitely known.However, it is generally agreed that it started in about
1890 as a game called ping pong or whiff-whaff

Answer 3

Table tennis

Question 4

The game is being played in a rectangular table made of suitable materials
such as plywood with ____ to ____ inch in thick measuring nine feet (____ m) in
length and five feet (____ m) in width and it is elevated at the height of _____
inches from the floor.

Answer 4

The game is being played in a rectangular table made of suitable materials
such as plywood with ¾ to 1 inch in thick measuring nine feet (2.74 m) in
length and five feet (1.52 m) in width and it is elevated at the height of 30
inches from the floor.

Question 5

The table is being divided by a net placed at the center,
parallel to the width of the table at the height of _____inches and a length of
_____ feet attached to the post at the side of the table protruding ____ inches
on both sides. The length of the table is divided by a line___ in thickness, used
for service in the doubles games.

Answer 5

The table is being divided by a net placed at the center,
parallel to the width of the table at the height of six (6) inches and a length of
six (6) feet attached to the post at the side of the table protruding six inches
on both sides. The length of the table is divided by a line ¾ in thickness, used
for service in the doubles games.

Question 6

Light in texture and stretched across the center of the table and attached to
the outside by vertical standards. The posts supporting the net, attached to
the top and the bottom, must be ____cm high and the top of the net, along
with its whole length is the same length (____) above the playing surface

Answer 6

The net

Light in texture and stretched across the center of the table and attached to
the outside by vertical standards. The posts supporting the net, attached to
the top and the bottom, must be 15.25cm high and the top of the net, along
with its whole length is the same length (15.25cm) above the playing surface

Question 7

The racket or paddle, of at least ____% thickness of natural wood, with rubber
faced of different colors (black and any light color except white) is mandated
by the rules. The striking surface of the racket must be covered with a rubber
with the pimpled part facing inward or outward. A single layer of cellular
(sponge) rubber may be located underneath the rubber surface.

Answer 7

The Paddle or Racket (Blade)

The racket or paddle, of at least 85% thickness of natural wood, with rubber
faced of different colors (black and any light color except white) is mandated
by the rules. The striking surface of the racket must be covered with a rubber
with the pimpled part facing inward or outward. A single layer of cellular
(sponge) rubber may be located underneath the rubber surface.

Question 8

There are several ways in holding the racket in such a way as it depends on
the most comfortable manner for the players. The player should know which grip he/she is most comfortable with as it will affect how he/she controls the
shot.

Answer 8

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Question 9

There are two ways of holding the racket:

Answer 9

the pen hold and the handshake
or orthodox grip

Question 10

the short handle of the racket is
gripped very closely to the blade, as if to shake hands with the racket.
The forefinger is positioned behind the blade for support. This grip is
also known as the Western grip as it is mostly used by players from
Western countries.

Answer 10

Handshake grip/orthodox grip

Question 11

The forefinger and thumb reach over the shoulders of
the blade, with the other fingers spread over the back. Because the
same blade surface is used for all shots, the grip position remains
unchanged. This grip is commonly used by Japanese, Chinese and
Korean players.

Answer 11

Pen hold grip

Question 12

The common service done by beginners. Ball resting on the palm of the free
hand and toss it around six or more inches in height, letting it bounce on the
table side of the server before passing by the net and bounce in the receiver’s
side of the table.

Answer 12

Pun shot

Question 13

A main offensive stroke. The ball is put into play by projecting it upward
from the palm of the hand. The swing of the racket is done forward and
upward forming an arc in the swinging action of hitting the ball

Answer 13

Top spin serve

Question 14

A defensive stroke where the ball is struck with a downward and forward
motion with a short chopping motion. The player should adjust the angle of
the racket to find the most effective spin.

Answer 14

Back spin (chop stroke)

Question 15

Used for a sudden short return of the ball which just drops over the net.

Answer 15

Drop shot

Question 16

Used rarely but effectively. This is a vicious forward and downward swing.
This uses a large backswing and swift acceleration to make the ball’s speed as
fast as possible.

Answer 16

Smash shot

Question 17

Correct ___ and ____ is needed in playing the game. One must know
the proper position of the body in order to respond correctly to the situation
that can be created by the opponent

Answer 17

Stance and footwork

Question 18

A good _____ in serving the ball is that the shoulder of the non-racket hand
is parallel to the net in the forehand position. The player must be _ to _ feet
directly behind the center of the court. In a standing position, the feet are
slightly apart with the left foot slightly put forward.

Answer 18

A good stance in serving the ball is that the shoulder of the non-racket hand
is parallel to the net in the forehand position. The player must be 1 to 2 feet
directly behind the center of the court. In a standing position, the feet are
slightly apart with the left foot slightly put forward. For reference, the correct
stance is in the first image below

Question 19

For the receiving player, he/she must stand ___ to ___ feet directly behind the
center line of the table. The feet must be apart, with the knees slightly bent
and the body inclining forward. In the next turn, the player must face the ball
as he/she plays before returning to the middle of the court quickly after
shooting. The correct receiving stance is in the second image below.

Answer 19

2 to 2 ½ feet

Question 20

This is a relatively new sport. The exact date of its origin is not
definitely known.However, it is generally agreed that it started in about
1890 as a game called

Answer 20

ping pong or whiff-whaff

Question 21

In 1926, the ______ was established in Berlin. It assumed the responsibility of
promoting and developing the game. It is also the duty of _____ to formulate
rules and regulations of the game through its technical committee.

Answer 21

International Table Tennis Federation

Question 22

In 1933, the United States Table Tennis Association was established. International
competitions at the early years of the game were dominated by

Answer 22

European countries, like Hungary and Czechoslovakia.

Question 23

In the Philippines, the governing body for table tennis is the _______ which is affiliated with ITTF and it
aims to promote the games through a series of competitions from local to
international level. It is responsible for identifying Filipino players who will
be sent for international competitions representing the country. It is also fast
becoming a popular sport in the Philippines. It is now included as one of the
events in athletic sports meet.

Answer 23

Table Tennis
Association of the Philippines (TATAP)

Question 24

The ________, of at least 85% thickness of natural wood, with rubber
faced of different colors (black and any light color except white) is mandated
by the rules.

Answer 24

The racket or paddle,

Question 25

The _____ surface of the racket must be covered with a rubber
with the pimpled part facing inward or outward. A single layer of cellular
(sponge) rubber may be located underneath the rubber surface.

Answer 25

Striking

Question 26

The ____ is small, celluloid, spherical, white or orange in color, 40mm in
diameter and 2.7g in weight. It is fragile but quite hard to break unless
stepped on.

Answer 26

The ball

Question 27

The ball is small, celluloid, spherical, white or orange in color, ____mm in
diameter and ____g in weight. It is fragile but quite hard to break unless
stepped on.

Answer 27

The ball is small, celluloid, spherical, white or orange in color, 40mm in
diameter and 2.7g in weight. It is fragile but quite hard to break unless
stepped on.

Question 28

The ITTF approved standard ball has a uniform bounce. If it is
dropped from the height of _____ on a plywood table, it should
bounce up to ____ to ____ inches (____ cm).

Answer 28

The ITTF approved standard ball has a uniform bounce. If it is
dropped from the height of 12 inches (30.5 cm) on a plywood table, it should
bounce up to 8 ¾ to 9 ¾ inches (22-25 cm).

Question 29

This grip is
also known as the Western grip as it is mostly used by players from
Western countries.

Answer 29

Handshake grip/orthodox grip

Question 30

The point of a ____ shot is that the ball travels to the
opposite end of the court fast that the opponent cannot return it.

Answer 30

Smash