History of table tennis
When was table tennis/ping pong invented
1890
What did first players of table tennis from the middle-class Victorian society use a pingpong ball?
a champagne cork
What is a table tennis table made of?
high density fiberboard
How many times can a table tennis bounce on your side?
one time
What is the rubber on a table tennis paddle sometimes called?
blade
Where was table tennis invented?
England
When was the first national championships?
1897
List 3 common colours of a ping pong table
usually blue, green or black
How many times must a table tennis ball bounce on a serve?
once on your side once on opponents. 2 times total
How much does a table tennis ball weigh?
2.7 grams
What is a common grip used my Chinese players
Penhold grip (a unique grip where you hold paddle upside down)
Who is the current world and olympic table tennis champion?
Zhang Jike
what is the best most known table tennis brand
what is stiga, this is debatable but from sales is best
Do you win the point if your opponent touches ball after play has ended?
False, this is commonly mistaken by inexperienced players that you win the point if hit player this is not true
what is the diameter of a table tennis ball?
40 mm
How many grips are there in table tennis?
Three different styles to hold a table tennis paddle
What is Jan Ove Waldner referred as?
The Mozart of table tennis
How are table tennis balls rated?
amount of stars 5 stars being the best till 1
How high do you need to throw ball on a serve vertically?
6.3 inches
What happens when you hit the net on a serve and hits opponents side?
a let
Who invented table tennis?
David Foster
Who do many think the G.O.A.T. of table tennis is?
Jan Ove Waldner
How Much Money Can You Earn Playing Table Tennis Annually?
Zhang Jike, according to Sports Flu made $8.7 million USD in 2016 alone.
How high do you have to toss a table tennis ball on serve?
6 inches
What happens on a let serve?
you replay point