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Updated on January 27, 2022
by Tiwari Academy

Table Tennis is a popular indoor game. Earlier, its name was Gossima and Whif-Wharf. It was played in England in the name of Ping-Pong at the end of the 19th century. Its name was Ping-Pong based on the sound of the ball crashing against the table. Who originated the modern table tennis, is not known exactly.

Rules and Events in Table Tennis

History of Table Tennis

Many people of various countries like USA, India, South Africa claim that Table Tennis originated in their country, but most of the people assume that it began in England. Ping-Pong Association was formed in 1902. National Table Tennis Association was formed in the year 1922. In 1933 ‘United States Table Tennis Association, was constituted. Indian Table Tennis Association was formed in 1938. Table tennis was included in the Olympic Games in 1988 at Seoul. Table tennis is being played in Asian Games from 1958.

Measurements and Specifications of Equipments

Specifications	Measurements
Shape of the table of Table Tennis	Rectangular
Length of the table	274 cm
Width of the table	152.5 cm
Height of the table from the floor	76 cm
Length of the net	183 cm
Height of the net from surface of the table	15.25 cm
Diameter of the ball	40 mm
Weight of the ball	2.53 gm
Colour of the ball	White or Orange
Material of the ball	Celluloid or plastic
Interval between successive games	1 minute
Time out during match	1 minute
Width of the line which divides the surface parallel to side lines	3 mm

General Rules

1. A player has the right to choose the service and side of court by means of toss.
2. The player who scores 11 points by difference of 2 points,will be the winner.
3. Each match consists of 7 sets.
4. The service made, while the receiver is not ready, is said to be a let service.
5. One-minute interval will be provided in between the game, provided that the player has scored 6 points.
6. The dress, used by the player should have collar, half sleeves and contrast colour compared to the colour of tennis ball.
7. If a player is found misbehaving with other player or official, he will be warned. For second warning 1 point and for third warning 2 points will be awarded to the opponent player and card will be shown to that player.

Type of Basic strokes	Type of Attacking strokes
Push strokes	Topspin
Forehand push strokes	Drop shot
Backhand push strokes	Counter hitting

Terminology

Column- 1	Column- 2	Column- 3
Loop	Deuce	Pen hold grip
Volley	Rally	Let
Ace	Server	Chop
Flat	Service	Spin
Kill shot	Freehand	Racket
Loaded	Western Grip	Side spin
Forehand	Shake hand grip	Floating
Table	Pen hold grip	Bet