Table tennis, originally called ping pong, is a sport played with paddles and a lightweight ball on a table divided by a net. It was initially an after-dinner amusement for British officers in the 1800s. The game requires remarkable hand-eye coordination and concentration from players to precisely place fast-moving balls. Key skills and strokes in table tennis include forehand and backhand topspin, push, block, and smash shots as well as accurate serving. Proper grip technique and positioning are important for controlling ball speed, spin, angle, and depth. International competitions and Olympic table tennis have been held since the 1920s.

1. TABLE TENNIS
Nature and Background
BRENDA E. CACHERO
KAYPIAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

2. Notes

3. Welcome

4. Activity # 3
List down the things you
already know and the things
you still want to know about
table tennis.

6. TABLE TENNIS
Is an exemplary game of skill requiring
remarkable hand eye coordination by the
players.
It was first called PING PONG, it is a sport
in which two or four players hit a
lightweight ball back and forth across a
table using a small, round bat.

7. Ping pong became the game’s registered
name during 1901 until it was altered to
Table Tennis
It was initially an after-dinner amusement
for British officers in India and South
Africa during the 1800s.
Is an exemplary game of skill requiring
remarkable hand eye coordination by the
players.
It requires high degree of perseverance and
concentration to position the ball at the
required place in the opponent’s side of the
table.

8. 1935
During this year, The U.S Table Tennis
Association was formed which was later
renamed as U.S.A Table Tennis (year
1994).

9. The first table tennis world championship
tournament was played in London during
the year 1927.
Olympic Table Tennis was first played in
1988 (with both men and women singles
and double matches)

10. Below is a picture of the table tennis
equipment in the 1800’s.

11. Grips
– Pen Hold
• The penhold grip is so-named because one grips the
racket similarly to the way one holds a writing
instrument.

12. Grips
– Shake hand
• The shakehand grip (also called the "shakehands
grip") is so-named because one grips the racket
similarly to the way one performs a handshake.

13. BASIC SKILLS OF TABLE TENNIS
o The table tennis grip is important because it
controls the angle of the racket
(paddle/bat)… And the angle of the racket
controls the height of the ball, the depth of
the ball, the speed of the ball, the direction
of the ball, the type of spin and the amount
of spin.

14. TABLE TENNIS STROKES
BACKHAND PUSH is a defensive stroke
using backspin to make it hard for your
opponent to attack. By pushing short you
really limit the options your opponent has to
take the initiative.

15. FOREHAND PUSH
This makes it hard for your opponent to
attack the ball. By pushing short, your
opponent will not be able to take a full
swing at the ball.
When executing this, you need to impart
some backspin.

17. FOREHAND TOPSPIN
Is one of the most fun strokes to play. And
once you learn how to impart a strong
topspin on the ball, it will become a very
consistent stroke.

19. BACKHAND TOPSPIN
It should be learnt at the same time as the
forehand topspin. It is a great attacking
stroke that can really improve your game.
By being able to play such an aggressive
shot from your backhand side, your
opponent will find it difficult to stop you
gaining the initiative.

20. BACKHAND BLOCK
It is used against an attacking topspin. As
your opponents shot will be fast, you won’t
need to make the pace yourself and so the
stroke can be quite short. You will need to
vary the angle of your racket depending on
the amount of topspin on the ball.

21. FOREHAND BLOCK
It is used against an attacking topspin. As
your opponents shot will be fast, you won’t
need to make the pace yourself. You will
need to vary the angle of your racket
depending on the amount of topspin on the
ball.

22. FOREHAND SMASH
It is used as an attacking stroke to try and
win the point. The most common mistake
we see players make with the forehans
smash, is failing to get themselves into
position. The key to the smash is to get your
feet moving early and get into a good
position.

23. SERVE
pants
It is the most important stroke in the game
because it provides the only situation in
which you have total control over how and
where you play the ball.

24. TABLE TENNIS EQUIPMENTS
TABLE
-A rectangular surface 9 ft. (274 cm.) long
and 5 ft. (152.5 cm.) wide. The playing
surface is placed 2 ft. 6 in. (76 cm) above
the ground. The table surface should be
dark colored with a ¾ inch (2 cm) white
line running along each edge. The table
should offer uniform bounce during the
gatm
he
e.

26. THE BALL
It is spherical and is 40mm in diameter. The
ball is made of celluloid or similar plastic
material. It generally weighs 2.7 gm.

27. THE NET
It is placed at the center, dividing the table
into two equal halves. The net is placed 6
in. (15.25 cm) above the playing surface.

28. THE RACKET
It should be flat and rigid. It can be any
size, shape or weight. Minimum 85% of
blade thickness should constitute natural
wood.

29. RULES
Official table tennis games are played for 11
points. The team or player to score 11
points first is declared as the winner. In case
there is a tie for 10 points between the two
teams/players then the side to first score a
lead of 2 points will be declared as winner.

30. For every game the players after the starting
ends. Each side serves for 2 points then the
serve switches to the other side. After each
tennis game the players are allowed a brief
interval for about 1 minute and after every 6
points scored the players are permitted a
fleeting break for towelling.

31. Common Errors in Table Tennis
Allowing ball to bounce on your side more
than one time
Failing to hit the ball after it bounces on
your side.
 If the ball bounces on your side of the table
after you have hit it.

32. If the ball does not bounce on the
opponent’s side after you hit (unless if the
opponent hits the ball before it bounces on
his side)
Hitting the ball in mid-air prior to the ball
hitting your side of the table.

33. Thank you for Listening!!!

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