History of table tennis/ Ping-Pong

 Table tennis (also known by the term “ping-pong”) a recreational activity

and an Olympic sport siTable tennis, a recreational activity and an olympic
sport since 1988.
 For the very first time, table tennis was featured in the Olympic Games,
held in Seoul, South Korea 1988
 The sport originated in Victorian England in late 19th century.
 Also known by the term “ping-pong”
 First player belonged to middle class victorian society.
 In 1890, Englishman David Foster, attracted by its wide appeal,
introduced the first game of tennis table
 In 1897, the first national championship were organized in Hungary.
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 An indoor game played on a flat table between two or four players.
 A sport that emphasizes endurance and reflexes above simple size and
strength, people of all ages and genders can play on an equal field.
 The first game would have been played using a champage cork as ball,
cigar boxes as bats, and books as net.
 1926- International Table Tennis Federation was created (ITTF)
 In the 1950s, table tennis become integral to the countries of asia.
 In 1977, during the World Championships in Birmingham, the first
“Chinese service” was used.
Size of table tennis ball
Diameter = 40 mm
Mass/weight = 2.7g
Radius = 2cm/ 20mm

Size of table
Length =2.74 cm
Width = 152.5 cm
Height = 76 cm
Net height = 15.25 cm
Net overhang/supporter = 15.25

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Types of Table tanneis balls
Table tennis balls are typically divided into 3 different star ratings (1-star, 2-
star, and 3-star). In simple terms, the 1-star balls are the most basic and are
suited to social environments and casual play. 2-stars can be useful for
practicing and learning, and the 3-star balls are the premium for.

Polymer ball
Celluloid ball
Equipment in table tennis
Racket/ paddle
Table tennis ball
Table
Nets

Different types of table tennis grips

1. The shakehand grip (forehand and backhand)
2. Penhold grip
3. Two-Sided Penhold (aka "Modern Penhold" or "Chinese Penhold")
4. Seemiller grip
5. V - grip

Hand signals in table tennis

In 1981, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) introduced hand
signals for use by international umpires. In addition to controlling the match
with verbal communication, umpires can also use approved handsignals to
indicate certain decisions.
• Umpires are instructed that these hand signals should be clear and positive
but not unnecessarily flamboyant or aggressive.
• Umpires must also ensure that hand signals are clearly separated. For
example, they should not indicatea point scored with one arm and
simultaneously indicate the next server with the other arm. However, we need
to be aware that the use of hand signals is included in the Regulations for
International Competitions rather than laws (rules) of table tennis.

Three common hand signals:

1. Next Server
2. Let or Announcement
3. Awarding a point
■ Hand Signals with Yellow, Red and White Cards
Yellow and red cards for misbehaviour /or when the rules are broken
White card use when they decide on a timeout.

Other Hand Signals - Illegal Services

1. Ball not resting on palm
2. Palm not open and flat
3. Ball not above the level of playing surface
4. Ball not behind server's end line
5. Ball not thrown up at 16 cm (approx 6 inches)
6. Ball not projected near vertically upwards
7. Ball hidden from the receiver