Table tennis

Table tennis

Table Tennis is a sport, played on a table bisected by a low net, in which players hit a lightweight ball using small rackets to volley the ball back and forth with the object of completing a move your opponent is unable to return.

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topspin forehand

Sports; Table tennis

This is an attacking shot. A forward spin is put on the ball by striking it with an upward motion of the paddle.

umpire

Sports; Table tennis

He is in charge of the match. He announces when points are scored and also announces when a ball is hit out of bounds.

unforced error

Sports; Table tennis

A player loses a point because they make a mistake but not because of an excellent shot by the other player.

volley

Sports; Table tennis

This is when a player hits the ball before it has bounced on their side of the table. This results in a loss of the point.

white line

Sports; Table tennis

This is the white line that is .8 inches (2 centimeters) wide that runs around the outside edge of the table that is called the end line.

yellow card

Sports; Table tennis

This is a card given to a player, which is yellow in color that indicates a warning for a violation of the rules.

Table tennis terminology

Sports; Table tennis

Table tennis terminology is a set of English words and phrases used in the game of table tennis to describe the game, the play and the equipment. This article lists some of them. Antispin – A smooth ...