Table tennis originated in England in the 1880s and was originally called "ping-pong". The document discusses the history and development of the sport, equipment used including balls, tables, and rackets. It also covers game play rules including service, scoring, and fouls called "lets". Grips, offensive and defensive stroke techniques, effects of spin, and competition in table tennis are described.

1. Table
Tennis

2. Index
Brief History
 Equipment
 Game Play
 Grips
 Strokes
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3. History
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The game originated in
England during the 1880s.
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The name “ping-pong”.
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Development of rackets in
the 1950s.

4. Equipment
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Ball
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Table
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Rackets

5. Game Play
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The beginning
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Service & Return
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Let (Fouls)
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Scoring

6. Grips
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Pen hold
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Shake hand
(Forehand & Backhand)

7. Types of Strokes
Offensive Strokes:
Speed Drive
 Loop
 Counter Drive
 Flick
 Smash
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8. Types of Strokes
Defensives Strokes
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Push
Chop
Block
Lob

9. Effects of Spin
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Backspin
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Topspin

10. Competition
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Table tennis is popular in Europe and
Asia.
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Most of strong teams are from east
Asia.