Table Tennis, Requiring a Fast Play

Table Tennis, Requiring a Fast Play

What is Table Tennis?It is known as ping pongA sport which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rocketsIt takes place on a hard table divided by a netSince 1998, it has been an Olympic sport with copious event categories such as:-mens singles-womens singles-mens doubles -womens doubles

Kinds of Grip

A. The Handshake GripIn performing the grip, grasp the bat like shaking hands with the handle, with your pointing finger across the bottom of one side of the blade. The other three fingers grip the handle and the thumb rest along the lower part of the other side of the blade.

B. Chinese Penhold Grip This Grip is similar to holding a pen between the thumb and forefinger.

C. Japanese and Korean Penhold GripThe only difference of this grip from the Chinese penhold grip is that you do not hold the bat straight up and down but directly out to the side.

D. Seemiller GripThe grip is a combination of handshake and penhold grips. The only difference is that the thumb and forefinger grip the sides of the bat. The grip is named after its developer, 5 time U.S. champion Dan Seemiller.

The Strokes

A. The Forehand CounterdriveAt the start, the forearm does the stroke with the racket above the waist. Strike the ball at the top of the bounce to have a good stroke. The follow through ends up with a position like a salute.

B. The Forehand SmashThis is the most fundamental and effective stroke against topspin and underspin. To counter topspin, make the motion of your serving longer and racket faster, weight shift faster and powerful. To counter, begin the swing just above the top of the table and with an open blade, drive your racket upward a little.

C. The Backhand CounterdriveOpen the blade slightly, take a short backswing and follow through after the hit by straightening your arm for power.

How to Serve:1.The ball must be held above the table level in order for the opponent and umpire to see it. 2.The ball must be held in the palm of tHe hand with fingers stretched, and tossed vertically at least six inches. 3.The ball must be struck only on the way down. 4.The ball must be struck behind the end line.

ServesA strong serve controls the flow of the game. Your opponent will be off-balanced and it is an indication of sure score.

A good serve varies in spin, speed and placement of the ball. This will make the receiver have difficulty in guessing what kind of spin and where the ball will be placed.

Warm-up Exercises A. Pre-stretch Warm-upB. Stretching1. Shoulder Stretch2. Neck Stretch3. Abdominal Stretch4. Hamstring Stretch5. Back Stretch6. Ankle StretchC. Sport-Based Warm-up

Discipline

A. AdviceIn a team event, players may receive advice from anyone.

In an individual event, a player or pair may receive advice only from one person designated beforehand to the umpire.

B. Misbehavior Players and coaches shall refrain from behavior that may unfairly affect an opponent, offend spectators like: a. abusive language b. deliberately breaking the ball or hitting it out of the playing area c. kicking the table; and d. disrespect to the officials.Sanctions: a. less serious offense hold up a yellow cardb. warning is given for penaltiesc. second offense 1 point is awarded to the opponentd. further offense 2 points are awarded to the opponent

Sample Play in Table Tennis

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By: Lyra V. Montecillo and Kate Dianne Lozano