Handouts PEDU 08table Tennis1 2
Handouts PEDU 08table Tennis1 2
Handouts PEDU 08table Tennis1 2
I.Course Description: This course is designed to provide physical activities for the purpose of
optimizing health and wellness. It will emphasize on the development and advancement of the
skills in playing and officiating, inculcate enjoyment, values, etiquette, and teamwork in sports
and recreational activities.
Credit: 2 UNITS
Pre-requisite/s: PEDU 05
Target Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
A. Competencies
1.) Identify the nature of different recreational activities.
II.COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE:
II. Learning the Basic Skills and Basic Officiating of Specific Sports TABLE
TENNIS
2. Performance Tasks………………………..25%
2.3 Serve
LECTURES/TOPICS
TOPIC 1: “SPORTS and OFFICIATING”
A. Meaning of Sports
B. Types of Sports
C. What is Sports Officiating
D. Different Mode/Types of Tournaments
A. Meaning of Sports
Sport (or sports) is all forms of usually competitive physical activity which, through
casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and
skills while providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators.
B. Types of Sports
The different types of sports categories are:
Individual Sports
Partner Sports
Team Sports
Extreme Sports
Individual Dual/Partner Team Sports Extreme Sports
Sports Sports
Alpine & Cross Badminton American Football BASE Jumping
Country Skiing Diving Athletics Bobsleigh
Archery Figure Skating Australian Rules BMX
Arm Wrestling Golf Football Climbing
Athletic Track Table Tennis Baseball Free Climbing
and Field Tennis Basketball Free running
Badminton Trampolining Bobsleigh Freestyle
(Singles) Volleybal Cricket skiing
Biathlon l Gaelic Football Gliding
Bodyboarding Handball Ice Climbing
Body Building Hockey Ice Cross
Bowling Hurling Ice Diving
Bowls Ice Hockey Ironman
Boxing Korfball events
Canoeing Lacrosse Kayaking
Chess Netball Luge
Chess Boxing Polo Mountain
Croquet Rowing Boarding
CyclingDarts Rugby Union Mountain
Diving (Singles) Rugby League Climbing
Draughts Rounders Paragliding
Downhill Skiing Roller Hockey Parkour
Duathlon Roller Derby RockClimbing
Fencing Soccer/ Scuba diving
Golf Association Ski Jumping
Gymnastics Football Skeleton
Horse Riding Softball Trail running
Jet Skiing Swimming Skateboardin
Judo Ultimate Frisbee g
Kayaking Underwater Skydiving
Mixed Martial Football Water Skiing
Arts Volleyball Whitewater
Motor sports Water Polo Rafting/kayaking
(Auto & Bike)
Orienteering
Powerlifting
Tennis
Rodeo
Rollerblading
Rock Climbing
Skateboarding
Skating (figure)
Sport Climbing
Snooker
Snowboarding
Squash
Surfing
Swimming
Table
Tennis(singles)
Trampolining
Triathlon
Weight Lifting
Wrestling
What is Sports Officiating?
Sports officiating - a system of managing a sports, specifically on implementing the
game rules and keeping order in the duration of the game.
-is the supervision of sports competitions in accordance with
established rules. Other sports officials include timekeepers,
field judges, score announcers, and competition marshals.
Officials in Sport
Referee
Linesman
Third Official
Umpire
Scorer
Line Judge
Service Judge
Judge
Timekeeper
N- Number of participants
1. ) Knock-out
N-1= Total number of games
2. ) Double Elimination
N-1(2)= Total number of games
3. ) Round-Robin
N-1(N-1) = Total number of games
1883
Slazenger patent, nets for games, mentions tennis on a table
6.26
1920s –
Classic Hard Bat Era (European Dominance)
1950
1926– Maria Mednyanszky (HUN) wins the World Championships five times
1931 consecutively. Mednyanszky wins 18 gold medals over-all
Victor Barna (HUN) becomes five times world champion. Barna wins a
1930–
record 22 gold medals at world championships during his career, 40
1935
medals overall
China entered the World Championships for the first time. Thick
1953
sponge bat causes major controversies for the next several years.
Tomie Okada-Okawa (JPN) is the first female player from Asia to win
1956 the World Championships and stops the European reign on world’s
female table tennis.
For the very first time, table tennis was featured in the Olympic
1988
Games, held in Seoul, South Korea
A United North & South Korea team won the Corbillon Cup at the World
1991
Championships in Chiba, Japan
1996 Beginning of the ITTF Pro Tour, with events taking place worldwide
After the Olympics in Sydney, the ball size is increased to 40mm for
2000
improved television viewing
During the Olympic Games in Athens, Table Tennis ranked 5th among
2004
all sports for television viewing audience
2005 World Championships held in Shanghai, China. Total triumph again for
China, winning all of the five gold medals.
China wins World Team Golds and all the Gold medals at the London
Olympic Games, and 24 of a possible 28 Golds in 7 Olympic Games.
2012
Persson (SWE), Primorac (CRO) and J-M Saive (BEL) participated in
all 7 Olympic Games.
B. Shakehand- is so named because one grips the racket similarly to the way one performs
A handshake also called “tennis grip” or “Western Grip”
C. Unusual grips
V-grip- experimental style developed in China, forming a “V for victory” sign and
Gripping the blade between forefinger and middle finger, having the other
Fingers rest under the top of the handle; requires modified blade to grip
Successfully.
2. The Serve
A game of table tennis begins with a serve, and having a strong, unpredictable serve can be a
considerable advantage
High Toss Serve: By tossing the ball high, players can generate extra spin, making it harder for the
opponent to predict the ball's trajectory.
Short Serve: Keeping serving in table tennis short and close to the net can disrupt an opponent's rhythm
and prepare you for an attacking return.
Side Spin Serve: By striking the ball on the sides, you can make it curve, creating challenges for your
opponent.
Pro Tip: Mix up your serves during the game to keep your opponent guessing and off-balance.
Drives form the core of table tennis rallies and are essential for maintaining an offensive stance in the
game.
Forehand Drive: Performed from the player's dominant side, this stroke is powerful and can be used
both defensively and offensively.
Backhand Drive: Executed from the non-dominant side, the backhand drive is crucial for balls coming to
the player's left (for right-handers) or right (for left-handers).
Pro Tip: Ensure you're rotating your torso and using your waist's twist to power the drives, rather than
just relying on your arm.
4. The Spin
Introducing spin to the ball can make your shots unpredictable and challenging to return.
Topspin: By brushing the ball's upper surface, players can make the ball dive down faster, ideal for
aggressive shots.
Backspin: Striking the ball's lower surface, this spin makes the ball bounce back towards the player after
landing, often used in defensive shots.
Side Spin: As the name suggests, brushing the ball on its sides will make it curve to the left or right.
Pro Tip: Mastering spin requires understanding the angle of your paddle and the point of contact on
the ball. Practice consistently to perfect this skill.
Basic skills and techniques in table tennis that focus on defense are just as vital as offensive tactics. They
allow a player to not only return aggressive shots but also transition seamlessly from defense to offense.
Blocking: This is the ability to absorb the speed and spin from an opponent's shot and return the ball
with minimal motion. It's most effective against top-spin attacks. A well-executed block can reduce the
opponent's time to react, putting them on the defensive.
Counter-Driving: This involves returning an aggressive top-spin shot with another top-spin shot. The aim
is to use the speed and spin from the opponent's shot against them, creating a rapid counter-attack.
Pro Tip: The key to effective blocking and counter-driving lies in proper paddle angle and timely
reaction. A slight misjudgment can lead to the ball going off the table or into the net. Practice by
asking a partner to play continuous top-spin shots while you focus solely on blocking and counter-
driving.
6. Footwork
Last but certainly not least, proper footwork ensures you're always in the right position to make your
next shot.
Side-to-Side Movement: This helps in reaching balls played wide to your forehand or backhand.
In-and-Out Movement: Crucial for adjusting to short balls or those that are deep on the table.
Pivoting: Useful when you need to use a powerful forehand shot from the backhand side.
Pro Tip: Good footwork is not just about speed but also about anticipation. Reading your opponent's
moves and predicting the ball's trajectory will put you in an advantageous position.
Table tennis, is a captivating blend of strategy, speed, and skill. Whether you're a newcomer holding a
paddle for the first time, or a seasoned enthusiast aiming to elevate your gameplay, the sport offers
endless avenues for growth and excitement.
By honing both offensive and defensive techniques, from fundamental grips to advanced blocking and
counter-driving, players can develop a truly holistic approach to the game. This balanced mastery
ensures preparedness for diverse opponents and dynamic play styles. After all, in the fast-paced rallies of
table tennis, a robust defense often turns into the most strategic offense.
Sidespin
Topspin
Backspin
Combination of a sidespin and topspin
Combination of a sidespin and backspin
4.) Timing points – particular timing one has to execute the stroke
A B C
The figure illustrates the different timing points and each has its own uses.
A timing point – early; basically used for push, block, flick counter attack,
3.4.3 Practice
3.4.3.1 Players are entitled to practise on the match table for up to 2 minutesimmediately before the
start of a match but not during normal intervals; the specified practice period may be extended only
with the permission of thereferee.
3.4.3.2 During an emergency suspension of play the referee may allow players to practise on any table,
including the match table.
3.4.3.3 Players shall be given reasonable opportunity to check and to familiarise themselves with any
equipment which they are to use, but this shall not automatically entitle them to more than a few
practice rallies before resuming play after the replacement of a damaged ball or racket.
3.4.4 Intervals
3.4.4.1 Play shall be continuous throughout an individual match except that any
player is entitled to:
3.4.4.1.1 an interval of up to 1 minute between successive games of an individual match;
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3.4.4.1.2 brief intervals for towelling after every 6 points from the start of each game and at the change
of ends in the last possible game of an individual match.
3.4.4.2 A player or pair may claim one time-out period of up to 1 minute during an individual match.
3.4.4.2.1 In an individual event the request for a time-out may be made by the player or pair or by the
designated adviser; in a team event it may be made by the player or pair or by the team captain.
3.4.4.2.2 If a player or pair and an adviser or captain disagree whether a time-out is to be taken, the final
decision shall be made by the player or pair in an individual event and by the captain in a team event.
3.4.4.2.3 The request for a time-out, which can be made only between rallies in a game, shall be
indicated by making a "T" sign with the hands.
3.4.4.2.4 On receiving a valid request for a time-out the umpire shall suspend play and shall hold up a
white card with the hand on the side of the player or pair who requested it; the white card or another
appropriate marker shall be placed on the court of that player or pair.
3.4.4.2.5 The white card or marker shall be removed and play resumed as soon as the player or pair
making the request is ready to continue or at the end of 1 minute, whichever is the sooner.
3.4.4.2.6 If a valid request for a time-out is made simultaneously by or on behalf of both players or pairs,
play will resume when both players or pairs are ready or at the end of 1 minute, whichever is the sooner,
and neither player or pair shall be entitled to another time-out during that individual match.
3.4.4.3 There shall be no intervals between successive individual matches of a team match except that a
player who is required to play in successive matches may claim an interval of up to 5 minutes between
those matches.
3.4.4.4 The referee may allow a suspension of play, of the shortest practical duration, and in no
circumstances more than 10 minutes, if a player is temporarily incapacitated by an accident, provided
that in the opinion of the referee the suspension is not likely to be unduly disadvantageous to the
opposing player or pair.
3.4.4.5 A suspension shall not be allowed for a disability which was present or was reasonably to be
expected at the beginning of the match, or where it is due to the normal stress of play; disability such as
cramp or exhaustion, caused by the player's current state of fitness or by the manner in which play has
proceeded, does not justify such an emergency suspension, which may be allowed only for incapacity
resulting from an accident, such as injury caused by a fall.
3.4.4.6 If anyone in the playing area is bleeding, play shall be suspended immediately and shall not
resume until that person has received medical treatment and all traces of blood have been removed
from the playing area.
3.4.4.7 Players shall remain in or near the playing area throughout an individual match, except with the
permission of the referee; during intervals between games and time-outs they shall remain within 3
metres of the playing area,under the supervision of the umpire.
-an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another
or others for entertainment.
Recreational activity means any outdoor activity undertaken for the purpose of exercise,
relaxation or pleasure, including practice or instruction in any such activity.
Instructions:
1. ) Read and understand the topic/lesson.
2. ) Choose 1 ( one) recreational activity that you want to do.
3. ) Make a video presentation on or about the following:
A. ) What are the preparations you’ve done or needed to do days before the activity?
B. ) What are the things that you have to consider or do, before,during,and after the activity?
C. ) Show some details about your activity, it can be pictures or recorded video, before,during, and
after the recreational activity you’ve done.
D. ) What have you learned and experienced in conducting the activity?
4. ) You can do the activity with family or/with friends,classmates or love ones.
5. ) If you can’t conduct the activity before the deadline, you can send/used your previous
recreational activities that you’ve done before. Providing the same video presentation that is needed
in item 3.
6. ) Limit your video presentation within 3-5 minutes only.
7. ) Grading/Evaluation System:
A. ) Following Instructions………………………..15%
B. )Correct/Proper Answers……………………..50%
C. )Clarity/Illustrations/Documentation…..35%
Total…………………………………………..100%
8.) Send your Video in Google Class or Personal Messenger of Instructor on or before the
deadline of submission.