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PE AND HEALTH
LEARNER'S ACTIVITY SHEET
Quarter 3 – Week 2-3:
Table Tennis
PE AND HEALTH – Grade 11
Learner's Activity Sheet
Quarter 3 – Week 2-3: Table Tennis

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 LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET IN P.E. AND HEALTH 11
FOR QUARTER 3, WEEK 2-3
Name: _____________________________ Grade & Section: ______________________
School: ____________________________ Teacher: ______________________________

Competencies:
1. Know how to play the game Table tennis
2. Learn and execute the basic skills of the game Table Tennis
3. Understand the different terminologies used in the game

General Reminders: Use this activity sheet with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s
on any part of the activity sheet. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises. Read the directions carefully before doing each task. Return this activity sheet
to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

Explore

Directions: Write down the words which relates to the game Table Tennis. Write down
as many as you can.

A D G J K T S H S H
S D R G K E D S R B
F S I F F N E T A L
D S P I N N C R C O
G R I P O I H O K C
B L O C K S O K E K
P A D D L E P E T E
Z V P O S T D S S B
 Learn (What is it?)

TABLE TENNIS

Table tennis, also called (trademark) Ping-Pong, ball game similar in

principle to lawn tennis and played on a flat table divided into two equal
courts by a net fixed across its width at the middle. The object is to hit the
ball so that it goes over the net and bounces on the opponent’s half of the
table in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it or return it correctly.
The lightweight hollow ball is propelled back and forth across the net by
small rackets (bats, or paddles) held by the players. The game is popular all
over the world. In most countries it is very highly organized as a competitive
sport, especially in Europe and Asia, particularly in China and Japan.

“The weakness may not always be where you expect them. For
example, if you decide that it is the backhand which is weak, it may
not be the stroke itself but rather poor tactics or weakness cause
by a certain style of play”
History of Table Tennis

The game was invented in England in the early days of the 20th century and was
originally called Ping-Pong, a trade name. The name table tennis was adopted in
1921–22 when the old Ping-Pong Association formed in 1902 was revived. The
original association had broken up about 1905, though apparently the game
continued to be played in parts of England outside London and by the 1920s was
being played in many countries. Led by representatives of Germany, Hungary,
and England, the Fédération Internationale de Tennis de Table (International
Table Tennis Federation) was founded in 1926, the founding members being
England, Sweden, Hungary, India, Denmark, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria,
and Wales. By the mid-1990s more than 165 national associations were
members. England played the same badminton rules until 1887
Table Tennis Timeline
1880s Game originated in England as an after-
dinner parlour game played by the upper-class. The
sound generated in play gave the game its first
name of ‘wiff-waff’.
1901 Hamley’s of Regent Street, then a sports
manufacturer, was the first to manufacture a racket
for wiff waff. The sound created by these hard bats
gave the game its next name ‘ping-pong’.
1902 Englishman James Gibb, brings celluloid
balls to the table.
1903 E.C Goode puts reinforced rubber on bat
handles.
1920 ‘Table Tennis’ officially used as the alternative
to ping pong.
1921 Table Tennis Association established.
1926 International Table Tennis Associations
established around the world.
1927 London holds world’s first international table
tennis competition.
1930 Table tennis banned in the Soviet Union for 30 years as it was believed to
be bad for your eyes.
1946 ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) established.1950s S.W
Hancock Ltd. introduces rubber and sponge to bats.
1968 The English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ETTA) was formed in 1968 to
give structure to competitive school table tennis which was on the increase
throughout the country.
1971 US team allowed to enter China, the first official Americans since the
communist takeover in 1949.
1979 Triples Table Tennis invented by Professor Günter Arndt.
1980 ITTF Men’s World Cup first held.
1988 Table tennis makes Olympic Games, (Seoul, Korea).
1990 ITTF Para Table Tennis World Championships first held.
1996 ITTF Women’s World Cup first held.
2000 Ball size increased from 38mm to 40mm to slow down the game.
2009 First Triples tournament held in Wollongong, Australia.
2013 First 3-a-side table designed, manufactured and launched in London by T3
Ping Pong Ltd.
2014 T3 SuperMini bats and tables, both specially designed for 3-6 year olds, go
into UK schools.
– ITTF confirms all their sanctioned and World Title events will now be played
using plastic composite balls not traditional celluloid balls.
– T3 All weather table unveiled by City of London on Hampstead Heath.
– T3 played in Switzerland for the first time.
2015 T3 played for the first time in Sweden and the USA.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Apart from the table tennis racket, there is also some vital equipment to play a table
tennis game. To become an outstanding player, a ping pong player must learn the
many kinds of table tennis equipment that is used.
Have adequate knowledge of this equipment helps to enhance a player’s game. In the
game, four pieces of equipment are used, and that includes the ball, the racket,
which is also known as the paddle, the table, and the net.
Other minimum requirements for table tennis equipment include the blade, rubber,
clothing, and shoes, among others. This text explains the basic types of table tennis
equipment to play a ping pong game.

1. Ball

One of the most crucial table tennis equipment to play a ping

pong table game is the ball. Ping pong table ball is made
with celluloid or another plastic. The celluloid composes of
nitrocellulose and camphor that is produced in a sheet and
soaked in a hot alcohol solution until it is soft and easy to
play with.The units are small celluloid balls that are often
colored white or orange. This hybridity of the colors allows a
player to choose the ball that completes his or her game.
Most of the time, the weight 2.7 grams and a coefficient of restitution of 0.89 to
0.92, making them a lightweight material to play your game. Also, you enjoy these
balls in different materials that are sturdy and make the ball durable.
We are recommending the balls with two stars to those who are just coming into
the game. The size of the ball ranges from 38 mm to 54 mm in diameter. This
means you can choose any size that suits your game.
On international leagues and competitions, they most of the time make use of balls
with a size of 40 mm. This is because the International Table Tennis Federation
recommends it.

2. Racket or Paddle

Another vital table tennis equipment to play

with is the racket or paddle. This unit is used
to hit the ball back and forth on the table.
Although it has a similar look with the ones
used in long tennis, this model is smaller and
is made of different materials.
Ping pong table racket is often made of wood
and rubber, and that comes into parts, which
are the handle and the blade. When compared
to a conventional paddle, this unit does not include strings strung across an open
frame.
Meanwhile, it is essential to consider the material in which the two units are made.
This factor affects the force that is applied by the player. Therefore, ping pong table
players must choose the models made with high-quality material to enjoy the table
tennis game.
Besides the racket and paddle, another necessary table tennis equipment is the
rubber on the racket. This rubber is as important as other equipment in this game.
This is because it can affect the type and amount of spin that can be used in hitting
the ball.
Another unique feature about this unit is that you can get them pre-made and at
the same time, customized conditions. For people who are just coming into this
game, it is advisable to go for customized rackets they are easy to play with.
It is vital to know that the rubber surface needs regular cleaning to retain a high
friction surface for ball spin. Likewise, this unit should not be left outdoor for a long
period as it can be damaged by sun exposure.

3. Table Tennis Table

The list of the basic types of table tennis equipment

would be incomplete without the table tennis table.
This unit is often regarded as a Ping-Pong table. This
is a wooden or metal equipment in which the game is
played.
According to the International Table Tennis
Federation, the official tables that should be used in
international leagues or competitions must be 9 ft.
Long, 5 ft. Wide, and must be installed about 30
inches high from the ground.
 The table or playing surface is uniformly dark colored and matte, and it is divided
into two halves by a net at 15.25 cm (6.0 in) in height. Unlike other equipment,
you can get this unit with different colors ranging from green, blue, and black,
among others.
Since the colors are of various types, you would be able to choose the model that
completes the look of your game. Meanwhile, it is essential to know that the
surface of the ping pong table must be smooth in other for you to enjoy your game
with the lowest friction.

4. Net and Post

Another essential type of table tennis equipment is the net and post. Although these
units enjoy little or no attention, a ping pong game cannot be played without the
availability of these units.
While some players purchase these products alongside the table, others get it with
rackets, and some acquire it separately. The net and post are perfect units for tables
with a thickness between 16 to 25 mm.
The net should be made with high-quality material not only to ensure that it lasts
you for years but also to facilitate competitive play.
Whatever way you buy your net and post, it is essential to know that this unit should
be six feet long and six inches wide. Also, it should have an upper white tape that is
not more than 15mm wide to allow the ball to move across the table accurately.
Likewise, the bottom length should be close to the playing surface.
Besides, the net and post should come with an assembly that allows you to easily
attach it to the middle of the table tennis table. Whenever your post or net is
damaged, you can replace them with a new, highly durable one that would last you
for a long time.

BASIC RULES
The aim of the game is simple; hit the ball over the net onto your opponent’s side. A
point is won by you if your opponent is unable to return the ball to your side of the
table (e.g. they miss the ball, they hit the ball but it misses your side of the table, or
the ball hits the net), or if they hit the ball before it bounces on their side of the table.

SCORING
The winner of a game is the first to 11 points. There must be a gap of at least two
points between opponents at the end of the game though, so if the score is 10-10,
the game goes in to extra play until one of the players has gained a lead of 2 points.
The point goes to the player who successfully ends a rally, regardless of who has
served.
A match can consist of the number of games you like, just make sure you agree this
in advance!

SERVING (Singles)
A player takes two serves before the ball switches to the opponent to serve, except
during periods of extra play where it changes each time. The first person to serve at
the start of the game can be determined in many different ways, we’ll leave that up to
you to decide! Service can be diagonal or in a straight line in singles
(Doubles)
Service must be diagonal, from the right half court (marked by a white line) to the
opponent’s right half court.

Service changeover in Doubles is as follows:

At the start of a game, the serving team will decide which player will serve
first. The first player to serve is A1 and;
A1 serves to B1 (2 services)
B1 then serves to A2 (2 services)
A2 then serves to B2 (2 services)
B2 serves to A1 2 services)
Repeat
At the end of game 1 and the start of game 2, team B will take the first serve; B1
must serve to A1. A1 then serves to B2 and so on.

In doubles, you should alternate hitting the ball with your partner. So, for example,
A1 serves the ball to B1, who returns the ball. A2 then hits the ball and B2 returns
this. A1 hits and B2 returns, A2 hits and B1 returns

The ball must first bounce on your side and then in your opponents. Your opponent
must allow the ball to hit their side of the table before trying to return this.

The ball must pass cleanly over the net – if it ‘clips’ the net and goes over, it is a ‘let’
and the serve is retaken. If it hits the net and doesn’t go over, the point goes to the
other player/team. There are no second serves.

TABLE TENNIS TERMINOLOGIES

Backhand A shot done with the racket to the left of the elbow for a
righthander, the reverse for a lefthander.
Backspin Backward spin placed on the ball. Also called Underspin.
Bat Same as racket.
Blade Wooden part of bat.
Block A quick, off the bounce return of an aggressive drive done
by just holding the racket in the ball’s path.
Chop A chop is a heavy underspin shot. I it usually executed
away from the table and below the table top. A chop forces
the ball to drop downwards when it hits an opponent’s
paddle.
Chopper A style of play where chopping is the primary shot.
 Closed Holding the racket such that he racket's hitting surface is
aimed downward, with the top edge leaning away from you.
Counter- drive A drive made against a drive. Some players specialize in
counter-driving.
Cross- court A ball that is hit diagonally from corner to corner.
Dead A ball without any spin.
Deep A ball that lands deep on the table. A serve that will not
bounce twice on the opponent's side of the table if given
the chance is also considered deep.
Down the line A ball that is hit along the side of the table, parallel to the
sidelines, is hit down the line.
Drive The basic topspin shot executed close to the table. Also
called a counter, counterdrive, or smash.
Drop shot Short placement - very close to the net. A key point in
making a drop shot is to not allow the ball to fall off the
table after the first bounce. i.e. Drop shots should bounce
at least twice on the opponents side of the table before
falling off.
Flat A ball that has no spin, usually travelling with good pace.
Flick or flip A topspin shot generated over the table close to the net,
usually with the power generated only from the upper arm
or the wrist. Used to start offense on a short ball.
Footwork How a person moves to make a shot.
Forehand Any shot done with the racket to the right of the elbow for
a right hander, the reverse for a lefthander.

Practice Exercises/Activity

Directions: (Fill in the blank)

Recall the correct Year of the following events. Arrange the following events in
chronological order.
ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) established.1950s S.W
Hancock Ltd. introduces rubber and sponge to bats.
Table tennis banned in the Soviet Union for 30 years as it was believed to be
bad for your eyes.
The English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ETTA) was formed in 1968 to
give structure to competitive school table tennis which was on the increase
throughout the country.
US team allowed to enter China, the first official Americans since the
communist takeover in 1949.
 ITTF Men’s World Cup first held.
Triples Table Tennis invented by Professor Günter Arndt.

Engage

Directions: Search and watch a clip or video badminton competition. Answer the
following questions:

1. Did the player/s follows the rules and regulation of the game?
2. What are the equipment used in the game?
3. Are there officiating officials present during the game?
4. Describe the emotions brought about by the game table tennis. Describe how you
feel while watching the game.

Apply

Directions: Follow the instruction to have a healthy, fun and exciting badminton game.

1. Do a warm up activities for 10 minutes. (You can do Zumba and stretching

activities)
2. Invite your friend or family member to be part of the game; select one person to
be your partner and the other 2 will be your opponent
3. Start playing the game following its rules and regulations

Post Test

Directions: Read and understand the statement carefully and select the letter of the
correct answer.

1. A quick, off the bounce return of an aggressive drive done by just holding the
racket in the ball’s path.
a. Chop c. Block
b. Chopper d. Spin
2. It is a heavy underspin shot. I it usually executed away from the table and below
the table top. A chop forces the ball to drop downwards when it hits an
opponent’s paddle.
a. Chop c. Block
b. Chopper d. Spin
3. A style of play where chopping is the primary shot.
 a. Chop c. Block
b. Chopper d. Spin
4. The basic topspin shot executed close to the table. Also called a counter,
counterdrive, or smash.
a. Dropshot c. drive
b. Flat d. spin
5. Short placement - very close to the net. A key point in making a drop shot is to
not allow the ball to fall off the table after the first bounce
a. Dropshot c. drive
b. Flat d. spin
6. A ball that has no spin, usually travelling with good pace.
a. Dropshot c. drive
b. Flat d. spin
7. Any shot done with the racket to the right of the elbow for a right hander, the
reverse for a lefthander.
a. Forehand c. dead
b. Deep d. drive
8. A ball without any spin.
a. Forehand c. dead
b. Deep d. drive
9. A ball that is hit diagonally from corner to corner.
a. Counter-drive c. cross court
b. Closed d. forehand
10. Holding the racket such that he racket's hitting surface is aimed downward,
with the top edge leaning away from you.
a. Counter-drive c. cross court
b. Closed d. forehand