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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sandwich rubber

Sports; Table tennis

A layer of rubber that covers the face of the blade, which is then covered with the layer of rubber that is used to hit the ball.

scoring

Sports; Table tennis

Players win points (See Points) and the first player to reach 21 points wins the game. If the game is tied at 20 then they play until one player is two points ahead of their opponent.

serve

Sports; Table tennis

The stroke that puts the ball in play at the start of each point. The ball is thrown into the air from an open palm the fingers can't be used. The hand must be above the level of the table and the ...

server

Sports; Table tennis

The player who serves the ball. See Serve.

shake hands grip

Sports; Table tennis

See Orthodox Grip.

side line

Sports; Table tennis

A white line that runs along its outer edge of the table. It is important for determining if a ball is in or out of bounds. If the ball hits any part of the line it is in-bounds.