PE REVIEWER A whiff-whaff was registered and it is claimed as a “new

game” on December 31, 1900 in London, England.

Table Tennis
Did you know that the sport table tennis is the most
popular racket game in the world? Many people called
it as “ping pong”. The sport has been an Olympic sport
since 1988.
The game became the largest participated by any group
of age (young and old), male or female, abled and
disabled, fit or not fit, it is basically a sport for everyone.
And since it is an indoor game, even in limited space or
small room, the equipment needed is easy to set up and
not expensive. As a school activity a table tennis game
promotes the following:
a. Mind and body coordination
Equipment
The basic equipment requirements in the table tennis
are at the very least: tables, nets, racket and balls. Table
tennis equipment are very inexpensive and easy to set
up: it is very safe for younger students.
1. Tables - Quality of table is usually determined
by its thickness. The recommended is 18mm
thick and above. There are (3) types of tables:
a. Free Standing Table
b. Roll away table with playback facility
c. Fold and roll away table

b. A space user friendly

c. Not weather dependent since it can be played

in a gymnasium, classroom, hallways and other
open spaces.

Table tennis is the indoor version of the game Lawn

Tennis; the game was invented by an Englishman
named David Foster I the late 1880’s.

David Foster

He introduced the actual game done on a table in July

1890 with strung rackets, 30mm cloth covered rubber
ball, a small wooden perimeter fence with side nets to
catch the stray ball. 2. Net and Posts - It should be easy to assemble
and can be easily positioned to the table with
Emma Baker
any thickness. Detachable nets and posts are
She filed an American patent under the name of Indoor recommended to use for safety purposes and
Tennis on January 21, 1981. It has a net fixture at the easily storage.
center and racket with strap.

John Jacques

He registered the game under the name of Gossima on

July 16,1981, he used the Vellum Drum Battledores
(racket), a 50mm webbed cork ball and a net with 30cm
high. 3. Racket - The racket has many distinct names
like paddle, bat, and blade. The names are
Hamley Brothers mostly from where it is played. For example, the
American table tennis player use the term
He trademarked a ping pong name in September 20,
“paddle”, in Europe it is called a “bat” and the
1900.
official term from the ITTF it is called “racket”.
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 kind of grip that is why it is also known as the
"western gap"

This kind of gap is versatile and the most versatile:

● Backhand Shakehand Grip

● Forehand Shakehand Grip

4. Ball
2. Penhold Grip - this is the second type of grip
✔ 2.1 gram
used in the world of the table tennis.
✔ 40mm diameter The kind of Grip has 3 varieties namely:
✔ Made of high-bouncing gas filled celluloid a. Traditional Chinese Grip
✔ Matte finish(orange/white) b. Japanese/Korean Grip

✔ High quality has 3 stars c. The Reverse Penhold Back Grip

The way of holding the penhold grip is like holding a

writing pen, the thumb and the index finger is in front of
the handle, while the remaining three fingers are at the
back of the racket for support.

Basic Racket Angle

Table Tennis Skills and Drills
Proper Racket angles are very important in certain
The Grip
shots. There are 3 varieties of racket angles that the
Since table tennis is a racket sport, the players' main player/student can choose from and these are the
weapon of defense is in their hands and it is the paddle neutral angle, closed angle and the open angle.
or racket.

How to hold a racket is the fundamental of the game,

it is the most basic thing the student has to know and
remember.

Purpose

The purpose of the GRIP is to control the angle of the

racket.
Basic Strokes
With the correct angle of the racket it can control the:
Service - it is the most important stroke of the game
● angle of the racket because the player has the total control over the ball on
● speed of the ball how and where he/she wants to place them into the
opponent's table.
● ball direction
Points to Remember:
● the spin of the ball
● Keep the elbow low
● the ball amount of the spin
● Aim a particular part of the table
2 types of Grip
● Make sure to do a correct service
1. The Shakehand Grip- this type is known in the
Western world, it is the player's most favorite Basic Service (using forehand and backhand)

1. Basic Forehand Service

 2. Basic Backhand Service

3. Backhand Side Spin Serve- advance level

4. High Toss Forehand service- advance level

Proper Way to Serve the Ball

1. Server put the ball to his/her palm

2. The server must release the ball upward and

before it touches the table it must be struck by
the server. Basic Strokes
3. The ball must bounce first at his court/box There are so many different strokes in table tennis that
before passing over the net and bounce again at a player can choose from. But there are strokes that are
the opponent's court/box; in doubles play, the easier to learn and these are:
ball must bounce on the right box direct to the
receiver's side. A. The Forehand Push - the purpose of this stroke
is to stop the opponent from attacking. To play
Kinds of Service this stroke the player must:
A. Basic Forehand Service a. Stand near the table and keep a proper stance.
B. Basic Backhand Service b. Strike the ball on its highest peak.
C. Basic Side Spin Serve c. Strike that ball at the back bottom part to
D. High Toss Serve create a slight back spin.

Table Tennis: Skills and Drills, Rules of the game, and

Strokes

Service Return - the importance of service is the chance

to return the ball in a rally and create an opportunity for
a play or a possible score.

Different ways in returning the ball: there are

B. The Backhand Push - the purpose of this stroke is
Beginners, basic level like and the advanced level.
to stop the opponent to attack, keep the ball short just
over the net. To play this stroke the player must:

a. Stand close to the table with proper stance and

racket facing slightly upward.

b. Hit the ball at its highest point.

c. Strike the ball on the bottom part for a slight

back spin.
 C. The Forehand Drive- the purpose of this stroke is
to play aggressively and to stop the opponent from
attacking, make sure that the shot you made lands on
the baseline or sidelines of the opponent's court.
D. The Backhand Drive - the purpose of this stroke is
to play aggressively and to stop the opponent from
attacking, make sure that the shot you made lands on
the baseline or sidelines of the opponent's court.
Series of Games
Singles Game - this game is done with single player
from each team; it is a match between two males
and/or females.
Doubles Game - it is a game with pairs (male or female),
all the rules in a single game is also applied except in the
in a line along the long axis of the table, this line divides
the table between the partners right side box and left
side box. (for service purpose)
Table Tennis Rules
A game:
● A game is won if the player/s (for doubles),
reach 11 points against the opponent; but there
will be an application of deuce in case both
player/s tied in 10 points.
● For a double game,
a. Scoring system is up to 21 points with 5 services
privilege per player.
b. For doubles service the ball must bounce on the
right box of the receiving player.
c. After every change of service, the players must
switch places. The next server is the one who
receives the service ball.
d. During rally alternate receiving of the ball
between players are applied.
A match:
● To start a match toss a coin or foe common
games the ball is hidden under the table by the
umpire allowing the player to guess which hand
it is in.
● Each player is given service privileges. But in
case of a deuce (10-10 or 20-20 points) the
players will apply an alternate service privilege.
● A match consists of 3 sets or 5 sets.
● Alternate service will be applied between
players every end of a set.
● A rally point system is applied on every match.
Badminton
Introduction to the world of Badminton
It is believed to have originated in Greece some 200
years ago; it was a child's game with the names
"Battledore" and "Shuttlecock''. Aside from Greece it is
believed to be played in China, Japan, India and Siam.
The game was also referred to as "Poona" that time
there are British Soldiers playing the game in the City of
Pune, India. Between the years of 1856 to 1859 the
game was known as "Battledore and Shuttlecock" until
it evolved into a modern badminton game.
In 1877 a first club in badminton was formed which was
called the "Bath Badminton Club". This club wrote most
of the rules that were used in the first Badminton
competition in the world in 1899 it was called as "The
All England Open Badminton Championships".
Badminton is considered as an ideal sport for
everybody; here's why:
● The play format and skills needed are very
basic.
● The equipment used is not expensive.
● The playing areas are very accessible.
● It is a safe and low impact sport.
● It is accessible even to people with disabilities.
● Anyone can play badminton for life.
Equipment:
Court - rectangular in shape with an outline with 40mm
thick white or yellow in color line. The recommended
surface is made up of wood or vinyl floor cover (Taraflex
Badminton Portable) to reduce risk of injury.
Net and Post - posts should stand erect and remain firm
and strong even with net on it. A net is made of dark
colored interlocked cord with 15mm to 20mm, the top
part of the net should have a 75mm white cloth
attached to it.
Racket - badminton rackets are very light weighing
about 80-100 grams; the first rackets used are made up
of wood until it was replace into carbon fiber for its
strength and lightness.
Shuttlecock
A. Natural Shuttlecock that is made of goose/duck
feathers the official shuttlecock used in games and
competition.
B. The Nylon Shuttlecock that is made of synthetic
material, it is commonly used in a day to day practice
because of its durability.
Badminton: Stance, The Grip, Drills, and Rules of the
Game
The Grip - proper way of holding a badminton racket is
very important for the sport. It is part of the basic skill
that the students/players must perfect.
Two types of Grip:
a. Thumb Grip - this type of grip is used for basic
backhand strokes in front of the player's body. It is
usually used in the following shot and service like net
shots, net lifts, net kills, backhand drive, and in
backhand service.
b. V-grip - this type of grip is used for play where b. Forehand High Serve - this kind of service is
the shuttle is in the player's level. This can be used in frequently used in single rarely in doubles, the flight of
forehand and backhand sides. the shuttle is very high and falls at the back of the
receiver's court.

Shots Category:

Kinds of Stance

Lunging - lunging in badminton is like a big stride. It is

commonly used in stopping a shuttle; most lunging is
done with the racket leg of the player.

Service -The service in badminton is a shot to start the

rally or play. Proper position of the players (server and
receiver) during service is properly observed. The server
must serve in the right box for even number points like
(0,2,4,6), and for odd points the server must take
his/her last serve in the left side of his/her court (e.g.
1,3,5,9).

Two types of service:

a. Backhand Low Service - the shuttle must travel

just above the net from the server's box diagonally to
the opponent's box. This kind of serve can be used in
singles and doubles games, but it is frequently used in
doubles.
 first players who wins 2 sets over 3 will be the
winner or a set with straight point of 35.

- If the score of both players tied on the 20th

point a deuce will be applied (advantage of 2
points). But if both players reach the 29th point,
the first player reached the 30th point wins the
game, no need for a 2-point lead.

Match:

- A match will start with a tossing of coin

administered by the umpire. Whoever wins the
toss coin can choose between service or side of
the court.

- A match consists of 3 sets per game, there will

be a change court between the players after the
set ends; for the 3rd set players will change ends
at 8 points in the game of 15. The first player
who wins 2 sets will be the winner.

- Matches always use a rally point system if there

is fault a score awarded plus the service
privilege.

There is a fault if:

a. If the player touches the net;

b. If the players’ racket invades the opponent

court;
LESSON 4: BADMINTON
c. If the shuttlecock lands outside the boundary
INTRDUCTION TO THE WORLD OF BADMINTON line;

Series of Game d. If the shuttlecock lands on the wrong side of the

court during service;
a. Singles Game – for “singles” it is match
between 2 players (1 player per side) either e. If the shuttlecock passes at the bottom of the
male to male or female to female match. The net;
singles game uses the narrow but longer lines of
f. If the shuttlecock caught at the strings of the
the court.
racket during an attack;
b. Doubles Game – for “doubles” it is a match
g. If the shuttlecock caught in the net during
between four player (2 per side of the court)
service;
male pair, female pair or both 1 male and 1
female for mixed doubles. Both games use the h. If the shuttlecock was hit twice by the same
same rules and regulations except to the size of player successively;
the court. For doubles it is shorter but with
wider width. i. If the shuttlecock was hit with the wrong player
during service in doubles
Rules for the Game
There is LET if:
- A badminton match is played with the best-of-
three game format with 21 points per set. The
 a. If the shuttlecock was caught in the net and
remain suspended during rally, except on
service;

b. If both players committed a fault at the same

time during service;

c. If the servers serve when the receiver is not yet

ready;

d. If the shuttlecock breaks (the base separates

from the feather) at the middle of a rally;

e. If the umpire unable to make a decision.

For Service and Receive:

Singles Match:

a. For odd points, a server should serve on the

LEFT going to the LEFT side box of the
opponents’ court.

b. For even points, a server should serve on the

RIGHT going to the RIGHT side box of the
opponents’ court.

c. Proper court boundaries will be applied; see

picture for reference;

Doubles Match:

a. The player who is in the right side box will serve

and receive first;

b. For odd points, a server should serve on the

LEFT going to the LEFT side box of the
opponents’ court.

c. For even points, a server should serve on the

RIGHT going to the RIGHT side box of the
opponents’ court.

d. Proper court boundaries will be applied; see

picture for reference;