TABLE TENNIS

Prepared by:

Carlos Reyes
Jesley Jan Menor
Lj Veronica Lastimosa Espejo
Lyron Kyle Agullana
Nelson Dalisay Jr.
Allan Ancheta
Angel Ragsac Laru-an
Marc Darrel Patoc Cabacungan
Nick John Agarano
Rafonzel Ildefonzo Vicente
Ronalyn Abadilla
Learning Outcome

at the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. define the meaning of Table Tennis;

2. identify the different fundamental and basic skills; and
3. improving physical fitness, including agility, speed and cardiovascular endurance.
 Historical Background of Table Tennis

Table Tennis, one of the most thrilling sporting

spectacles, is a game of intense speed and jaw-dropping
perfection. The game was first known as ping pong
before being renamed table tennis in 1922. It was
originally a pastime for the affluent in Victorian-era
England. Europeans, particularly Hungarians, played and
dominated the sport in their early years. However, after
making its way to the continent in the 1950s, table tennis
gained enormous popularity in Asia, where it has since
served as a breeding ground for some of the top players
in the world. Table Tennis debuted at the 1988 Summer
Olympics in Seoul, just eight years after China hosted its
first World Cup, and has since become a regular event at
the Olympic Games.
 Development of the Sports

• It was in England, in the late 18th century, that table tennis

made its appearance. Taking inspiration from lawn tennis,
the first players belonged to middle-class Victorian society.
The first game would have been played using a champagne
cork as a ball, cigar boxes as bats and books for the net.

• In 1901, James Gibb brought back the first celluloid ball,

which was a lot lighter than the rubber balls. A year later,
in 1902, E.C. Gould, a British enthusiast of the game,
introduced the first bats covered in rubber and rubberized
pimples.
Gears and Equipment
 Table

The playing surface is a

rectangular table
measuring 2.74 (9 feet)
in length and 1.525
meters (5 feet) in width.
The table stands 76
centimeters (30 inches)
above the ground and is
usually made of wood or
a similar material with a
low friction coating.
 Net and Post

The net divides the table

into two halves and is
suspended over the
center of the table. It is
15.25 centimeters (6
inches) high and extends
the full width of the
table, 1.83 meters (6
feet) wide. The net posts
are positioned at each
end of the table to
support the net.
 Table Tennis Racket

A table tennis racket, also

known as a paddle or bat,
is the most crucial piece of
equipment. It consists of a
blade and two rubber
sheets attached to it.
Here are some factors to consider while choosing a racket:
• Blade: The blade is the wooden part of
the racket. It comes in different sizes
and weights.
• Rubber Sheets: Sheets come in
various types, such as pimples-in,
pimples-out and anti spin. The most
common types are:
• Inverted: The rubber surface is
smooth, provides better spin and
control.
• Pimples-in: The rubber surface has
small pimples facing inward, offers
better control and less spin.
• Pimples-out: The rubber surface has
small pimples facing outward,
provides more spin and less control.
Table Tennis Ball: Table Tennis
balls are rated with a star
system to denote quality. One
star being the softest and
easiest to break while three
stars is the most durable and
approved for tournament play.
The official table tennis ball
has changed over the years
from a composition of celluloid
to polymer and from a size of
1.5” (38mm) to 1.57” (40mm).
Fundamental and Basic skills of
the Sport
Table Tennis requires a
combination of fundamental skills
to play effectively. Here are the
basic skills necessary for success
in the sport:

1. Grip: Mastering the correct

grip is fundamental in table
tennis. The Shakehand grip
and the Penhold grip are the
most common. The shakehand
grip involves holding the
racket like shaking hands,
while the Penhold grip holds
the racket similar to holding a
pen.
2. Footwork: Good footwork is
crucial for positioning and
balance during play. Players
need to move quickly and
efficiently to reach the ball and
maintain optimal positioning
for their strokes.
3. Stroke Technique
• Forehand Stroke: Executing a proper
forehand stroke involves using the
dominant hand to generate power
and spin by brushing the ball with a
forward motion.
• Backhand Stroke: The backhand
stroke is executed with the non-
dominant side of the body, and
players must develop proper timing
and wrist action to generate power
and accuracy.
• Serve: Mastering various types of
serves, including topspin, backspin,
sidespin, and fast serves, is essential
for gaining an advantage and
initiating offensive play.
Rules of the Game: Who are officiating
official? What are their functions
In table tennis matches,
officiating officials ensure fair
play and adherence to the
rules. Here are the key
officials and their functions:

• Umpire: The umpire is the

primary official responsible
for enforcing the rules
during a match. Their duties
include overseeing the coin
toss, ensuring proper
conduct and sportsmanship,
making decisions on points
and faults, and resolving
disputes between players or
teams
• Assistant Umpire: In
higher-level matches,
there may be assistant
umpires who assist the
main umpire in making
calls, particularly for line
judgments and other
technical aspects of the
game.
• Referee: The referee
oversees multiple matches
and ensures that the
competition runs smoothly.
They handle any issues
that arise outside of
individual matches, such
as scheduling conflicts,
protests, or disputes that
cannot be resolved by the
umpire.
Mechanics of the Court
• Games are played to 11 points
- A game is played to 11 points. A game must be won
by two points. A match is generally the best three of
five games.
• Alternative serves every two points
- Each side of the table alternates serving two points
at a time. EXCEPTION: After tied 10-10 (“deuce”),
service alternates at every point. Can you lose on a
serve in table tennis? Yes! There is no separate rule
for serving on Game Point.
• Toss the ball straight up
when serving
- How do you serve the ball
in table tennis? Hold the
ball in your open palm,
behind your end of the
table. Toss at least 6”
straight up, and strike it on
the way down. It must hit
your side of the table and
then the other side.
Note: Once the ball leaves
the server’s hand it is in
play, and so counts as the
receiver’s point if the ball is
missed or miss-hit.
• The serve can land
anywhere in singles
- There is no restriction on
where the ball lands on
your side or your
opponent’s side of the table.
It can bounce two or more
times on your opponent’s
side (if so, that’s your
point), bounce over the
side, or even hit the edge.
• Doubles serves must go
right court to right court
- The serve must bounce in
the server’s right court,
and receiver’s right court
(NOTE: landing on center
line is fair). Doubles
partners switch places after
their team serves twice.
Basic Terminologies of the Sport
• Forehand: A stroke made by
hitting the ball with the front
side of the racket hand facing
the ball.
• Backhand: A stroke made by
hitting the ball with the back
side of the racket hand
facing the ball.
• Topspin: A type of spin
applied to the ball by
brushing the top of the ball
with the racket. It causes the
ball to spin forward and
downward.
• Backspin: A type of spin
applied to the ball by brushing
the bottom of the ball with the
racket. It causes the ball to
spin backward and upward.
• Side spin: A spin applied to
the ball by brushing the side
of the ball with the racket. It
causes the ball to curve in the
air.
• Serve: The act of hitting the ball
to start a point
• A series of continuous shots
exchanged between players
during a point
• Point: A unit of scoring in table tennis

• Game: A complete unit of play, consisting several points.

• Match: A series of games played to determine the winner of a

competition.

• Let: A situation where a point is replayed due to certain

circumstances, such as the ball hitting the net during a serve.

• Deuce: A situation where both players or teams have scored 10

points each, and one must win by a margin of two points to win
the game.
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