Ping pong or table tennis has become a popular sport practiced in all corners of the world. Its first official appearance was made at the end of the 19th century, although there is no exact date of its creation.
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Some specialized portals say that it is an adaptation from conventional tennis to indoor spaces in order to face the weather conditions. Likewise, they suggest that the first tournaments of the sport were held in the first year of the 20th century.
“One of the first tournaments in Germany (1901). Moderne Kunst. In 1891 John Jaques, a sporting goods manufacturer, patented a game called SGOSSIMA, which was not accepted. In 1891 Charles Barter, of GLOUCESTHERSHIRE, registered a patent with cork balls”, expresses the portal ‘Ping Pong Plus’.
“On the same date James Gibb, famous athlete and founder of the AAA, improvised a material that consisted of a net fixed to two posts and on a wooden surface raised from the ground, inventing a game of 21 points and with rubber balls. Gibb found small celluloid balls in America, entering the game with immediate success”; add website.
Like all sports, the rules have changed throughout history and as the sport advances in its position worldwide. Among some curious facts, It is considered one of the most difficult disciplines, because it requires visual acumen, mental agility and a lot of reflexes.
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Three Basic Rules You Should Know
Can’t move table
One of the most important rules of the competition is that while the ball is in play no player or team may move the table or touch the ball with anything other than the racket. In this sense, if you hit the ball by mistake with your wrist, you will lose the point.
None of the participants will be able to touch the table and should only play without any support at the ends or chairs.
When do you win?
The ping pong rules indicate that the player or couple that reaches 11 points will win a game, except when the two players or couples tie at 10 points, in this case, the participant must win by getting a minimum difference of 2 points regarding the adversary.
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How to perform the service?
The serve is the kick off. The player must have the ball in the palm of his hand. Launches at least about 16 centimeters high and hit so as to hit the first bounce on the serving player’s side of the net. Then it must bounce on the side of the opponent, who will not be able to let the ball touch his ground more than once.
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