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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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Table tennis

loaded

Sports; Table tennis

This refers to a shot that has a lot of spin on it.

long pimples

Sports; Table tennis

A longer stippled rubber surface on the face of a paddle blade. Defensive players prefer this paddle because it allows them to use a wider variety of shots.

loop

Sports; Table tennis

The player uses an upward stroke that touches the ball just enough to put a great deal of topspin on it. This shot is used to set up a kill since it is hard to return.

match

Sports; Table tennis

Usually, three out of five games played to determine a winner.

mixed doubles

Sports; Table tennis

A team, which consists of one man and one woman.

net

Sports; Table tennis

The net is 15.25 centimeters or 6 inches tall. The net also hangs over the table by the same distance, 15.25 centimeters or 6 inches. Also See Let.

obstruction

Sports; Table tennis

This typically happens when the ball hits a player's body or clothing. When this happens the player it is called against loses the point.

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