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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Defender

Sports; Table tennis

This refers to a player who uses defensive strokes, to try and force their rival into making a mistake. Defensive shots include: chops, pushes, and blocks.

Deuce

Sports; Table tennis

Like tennis. A time in the game where the score is tied, and one of the players must get two consecutive points to win the game. The next point won will give that player the advantage.

Doubles

Sports; Table tennis

A match that is played by teams made up of two players.

Drive

Sports; Table tennis

This is a hard shot that puts a lot of speed on the ball.

Drop shot

Sports; Table tennis

A soft shot that only just goes over the net.

End line

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This is the white line that runs along both ends of the table. Important for determining if a ball is in or out of bounds.

End shot

Sports; Table tennis

This attempts to be a point, game or match ending shot. The paddle speed is at its maximum when it hits the ball. The player tries to hit the ball right at the top of the balls bounce.