1. PHYSICAL EDUCATION I PE 002/TABLE TENNIS PREPARED BY: FAIZA SAEED LECTURER IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION YUC,WOMEN’S CAMPUS

2. THE TABLE International rules state that the table must be 2.74m (nine feet) long, 1.525m (five feet) wide and 76cm (30 inches) high.

3. THE TABLE A white line divides the table lengthwise, and white lines form the border of the top surface.

4. THE NET Table should be divided into two halves by a 15.2cm (six inches) high net.

5. THE BALL The ball can either be orange or white, depending on light conditions and/or personal preferences The high-bouncing hollow celluloid ball weighs 2.7g and is 40mm in diameter.

6. THE RACQUET Table tennis is the only racquet sport that allows different surfaces on each side of the racket and most players will customize their paddle to suit their style of play.

7. THE RACQUET Racquets are made out of wood and covered with rubber - there is no limit to the size and weight, so you could conceivably play with a frying pan- sized paddle should you so desire.

8. THE RACQUET Different rubbers help impart spin and speed on the ball, but even if the rubbers on each side of the paddle are the same, one must be red in colour and the other black, so opponents can tell which side of the paddle you are using.

9. Guide to Grips The shake hands grip is the prevalent grip of table tennis today (as of 1998), used by the majority of recreational and professional players.

10. Guide to Grips The pen hold grip still has its supporters, world class players included. The racket is gripped as one would grip a pen,

11. The Ready Position A ready stance must be kept at all available times during play to ensure maximum control, power, and consistency. The typical table tennis stance is a slight crouch forward, feet shoulder-width apart. Make sure you bend your knees and ankles.

12. The Ready Position Most of the weight should be on the balls of the feet, because this makes quick sudden movements and pivots necessary for good shots much easier. The upper arm should be close, but not flush, to your body. The forearm and racket should point forward, which requires that the elbow be bent. A relaxed posture is important, adjust the stance until most of the tension is gone.

13. Basic Service Rules The following are the basic rules of service: The ball must be held above the table level in order for the opponent and umpire to see it.

14. Basic Service Rules The ball must be held in the palm of the hand with fingers stretched, and tossed vertically at least six inches.

15. Basic Service Rules The ball must be struck only on the way down. The ball must be struck behind the end line.

16. The Drive FOREHAND DRIVE: FOREHAND DRIVE: Keep the upper arm close, but not flush, to the torso. The forearm (form a rough 90 degree bend with the upper arm) should be drawn back to the 3 o'clock position, and let the waist turn naturally along with the arm (this is where relaxing is important).

17. The Drive FOREHAND DRIVE: Shift your weight toward the right foot at the same time. While shifting your weight back to your left foot, swing forward with a slight upward motion, with the waist providing additional force in the swing.

18. The Drive FOREHAND DRIVE: Use the elbow as a pivot point; it should not move so much up and down, but also should be allowed to move slightly forward in the follow- through. Contact with the ball should be made slightly to the side of the body after the top of the bounce.

19. GOOD LUCK FOR EXAM HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE GAME FOR YOUR LIFETIME