Basic knowledge and playing style of table tennis
Table tennis is a popular indoor sport that not only exercises the body, but also the brain's reflexes. The following is an introduction to the basic knowledge and playing style of table tennis, hoping to help you better understand and master this sport.
First, the basic knowledge of table tennis.
1.Racket.
Table tennis racket is the basic tool for playing table tennis, which is divided into forehand racket and backhand racket. Choosing the right racket is based on the individual's technical characteristics and usage habits. Generally speaking, the forehand is suitable for attacking play, and the backhand is suitable for defensive play.
2.Ball. The size of the table tennis ball is 40 mm in diameter and weighs about 27 grams. The material of the ball is divided into celluloid and plastic, celluloid ball is softer and has strong rotation, but the life is shorter;Plastic balls, on the other hand, are relatively hard and have a longer lifespan, but they have less rotation.
3.Contest Rules.
Table tennis matches are divided into two formats: singles and doubles, with singles being played against two people and doubles being played by four people. In the game, the team that reaches 11 points first wins, and if the score is 10-10, the team that reaches 12 points first wins.
Second, table tennis play.
1.Forehand attack.
Forehand attack is one of the basic techniques of table tennis, mainly used in forward arc balls and smash balls. The correct movement is to stand slightly sideways, put the weight of the body on the right foot, hold the racket in the right hand and relax naturally, and place the ball in front of the body with the left hand. When the ball falls to chest height, hit the middle of the ball with the center of the paddle face while shifting the weight of your body from your right foot to your left foot and swinging the paddle forward and upward. Quickly restore body posture after hitting the ball.
2.Backhand attack.
The backhand attack is another basic technique of table tennis, which is mainly used to attack the opponent's backhand position. The correct movement is to stand slightly sideways, put the weight of the body on the left foot, hold the racket in the right hand and relax naturally, and place the ball in front of the body with the left hand. When the ball falls to waist height, hit the middle of the ball with the center of the paddle face while shifting the weight of your body from your left foot to your right foot, and swing the paddle quickly forward and upward. Quickly restore body posture after hitting the ball.
3.Curveball.
Curveball is an offensive technique with strong topspin that is mainly used to attack the opponent's backhand. The correct movement is to stand slightly sideways, put your weight on your left foot, lift the racket upwards with your right hand, and place the ball in front of your body with your left hand. When the ball falls to chest height, hit the middle of the ball with the center of the paddle face while shifting the weight of your body from your left foot to your right foot and swinging the paddle forward and upward. Quickly restore body posture after hitting the ball.
4.Smash the ball.
Smashing is an offensive technique with strong downspin that is mainly used to attack the opponent's backhand position. The correct movement is to stand slightly sideways, put your weight on your right foot, the paddle down with your right hand, and place the ball in front of your body with your left hand. When the ball hits chest height, hit the underside of the ball with the center of the paddle face.