OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

Understand the different terminologies being use in

Table Tennis.
Apply the new learning about the Rules and
Regulations of Table Tennis.
 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF TABLE TENNIS
SERVICE RULES
1.The service must start with the ball in an open
palm. This stops you from throwing it up with spin.

2.The ball must be thrown vertically, at least 16 cm. This

stops you from serving straight out of your hand and
surprising your opponent.
3.The ball must be above and behind the table throughout
the serve. This stops you getting any silly angles and
gives your opponent a fair chance at returning.

4. After throwing the ball, the server must get their free
arm and hand out of the way. This is to allow the receiver
to see the ball.
DOUBLES RULES
1.The service must go diagonally, from the server’s right-
hand side to the receivers right-hand side. This stops you
from getting the opposing pair tangled up before they’ve
even hit a ball.
2.A doubles pair must strike the ball alternately. This
makes doubles challenging. None of that front court/back
court tennis nonsense.
3. At the change of service, the previous receiver
becomes the new server and the partner of the
previous server becomes the receiver. This makes
sure everybody does everything. After eight points
you’re back to the start of the cycle.
GENERAL MATCH PLAY

1.You have two serves before it is your opponent’s turn

to serve twice. This used to be five serves each but
since changing to 11 it’s now just two.

2.At 10-10 it’s deuce. You get one serve each and must
win by two clear points. This is sudden death or table
tennis’ equivalent of a tie break.
3. If you are playing a best of 3, 5 or 7 (as opposed to
just one set) you have to change ends after each
game. This makes sure both players experience
conditions on both sides of the table. You also
change ends when the first player reaches five points
in the final game of a match.
A let is called if…

1.An otherwise good serve touches the net. This ensures

your opponent has a chance at making a return.

2.The receiver isn’t ready (and doesn’t try to hit the

ball). This is just common sense really!
3.If play is disturbed by something outside of the
players’ control. This allows you to replay the point
if your cat jumps onto the table, etc.
A point is lost if…

1.The service is missed.

2.The service is not returned.
3.A shot goes into the net.
4.A shot goes off the table without touching the court.
5.A player moves the table, touches the net or touches the
table with their free hand during play.
 TERMINOLOGIES OF TABLE TENNIS

Table tennis, also known as ping pong, has its own

set of specific terminologies. Here are some
common terms used in table tennis:
SERVE
The initial shot that starts a point, where the ball is thrown upward
and struck by the server.
RALLY
A sequence of continuous hits between opponents until a point is won.
POINT
The basic unit of scoring in table tennis.
GAME
A match is typically played as a best-of series of games, with the first
player to reach a certain number of points winning each game.
MATCH
The overall contest between two players or two teams, usually consisting
of multiple games.
FOREHAND
A shot played on the dominant side of a player (right side for right-handed
players, left side for left-handed players).
BACKHAND
A shot played on the non-dominant side of a player (left side for right-
handed players, right side for left-handed players).
TOPSPIN
A type of spin where the ball rotates forward, causing it to dip quickly after
crossing the net.
BACKSPIN
A type of spin where the ball rotates backward, causing it to bounce
lower and potentially change direction.
SIDESPIN
A type of spin where the ball rotates sideways, influencing its
trajectory.
SMASH
A powerful, offensive shot executed by hitting the ball with a forceful
downward motion.
DROP SHOT
A soft shot played close to the net, causing the ball to barely clear the
net and bounce low on the opponent's side.
DEUCE
A situation where both players or teams have scored 10 points
each, requiring a two-point advantage to win the game.
LET
A point that is replayed due to certain interruptions or faults, such
as a serve hitting the net.
PADDLE/RACKET
The equipment used by players to hit the ball.
RUBBER
The covering on both sides of the racket that helps players impart
spin on the ball.

PENHOLD GRIP
A grip style where the player holds the racket like a pen, with the
handle between the thumb and forefinger.

SHAKEHAND GRIP
A common grip style where the player holds the racket like shaking
hands, with the handle gripped between the thumb and forefinger.
Penhold grip and Shake hand grip
REFERENCES:

https://www.pongfit.org/official-rules-of-table-tennis

https://www.experttabletennis.com/table-tennis-rules-and-
regulations/
GROUP 4 MEMBERS:
Balos ,Emely
Coja, Justine Vanessa
Cuarteros, Jinmar
Entoc, Raven Danielle
Gabunada, Jocelyn
Valdez, Lhai Jane