2. Olympic Sport TABLE TENNIS

3. Table tennis is a racquet sport, played between two players or two pairs (doubles).

4. Diagram showing the dimensions of a table tennis table.

5. CREATED IN 1872 AND IS FROM OLYMPIC 1988.

6. The ball is spherical and has a diameter of 40 mm, and weighing 2.7 grams. Will be a film or similar plastic material, white, yellow or orange. Until recently (about 2001), the diameter of the ball was 38 mm, but was increased to 40 mm in order to get points longer and greater visibility on television broadcasts. The table tennis balls are classified according to their quality. They come in four types, the more stars you have the rating, the higher the quality of the ball: Simple: no stars and simple. Star: of inferior quality. Two stars: intermediate quality. Three stars: from high quality for professional use.

7. To hit the ball a racquet is used, which can be any size, shape or weight, consisting of a wood and two rubbers. Each side of the racket (paddle) should be covered by a different color (red and black). None of these should be free of defects that may impede the normal development of a game. Gums, different types smooth: That in turn have different types of rubber depending on the desired game from the aggressive type (for players who want the speed and attack) to the antitop (rubber without the stickiness that have the above and in order for players of profile purely defensive). Short beak: They are used by players looking for a sure shot to the table in the middle and short distances. Long bill: These gums are used by defensive players.

8. The racket may be gripped in two main ways: European type (also called classical) that lets you use both sides of the racket, leading to the classic hits from the right, and vice versa. Most players practice this style. Asian or penholder type (pen), which gives rise to variations, Japanese (only used the front, or right to strike, and placed his fingers on the back to give more support), a good example of this style Ryu Seung Min is Japanese, or Chinese butterfly pen (using the front, or right, and the reverse, to hit the tree), such as Wang Hao and Ma lin practiced this style.

9. Parties can be single or double. Each player or pair will draw twice, then the kick from the opposing player or pair. In the case of the ball after making a throw right, give the player taking the field, hit the net or its supports and into the opponent, you have to repeat the throw as many times as necessary.? If either player touches the table with any body part except the racket, will point to the contrary.? In doubles matches, the players of the couple will have to hit the ball alternately (one first and one after). In doubles, the serve is made ​​always crossed from the right side of the player who pulls to the right side of the opposing team including the rebound in the center line as valid. The game ends when one or set of the players reaches 11 Unlike points winning by two. Where are tied at 10, will continue playing successive points in which each player will make a throw in turn until one side wins by difference of two. Matches are played at 3, 5 or 7 sets depending on the competition. In an individual will be taken to either side of the table.

10. The service is free. Must be removed completely still holding the ball in the palm of the hand (not the fingers), with an open hand, raise it vertically at least 16 cm and hit from behind and above the level of the playing surface. The ball must bounce once on the field that serves and once in the field of the receiver. You just have to accomplish that, otherwise, the service is valid. If the ball touches the net and take out everything that meets the above, the net error is called and the serve is repeated (no limit on the number of times). You may be given effect to the ball on the break.? The normal game attire consists of a short-sleeved polo (usually red, blue or white), trousers as short as possible or a skirt (to facilitate the movement of the player ), socks and sneakers, and during the game may not be used other garments, unless the referee allows. You may not use the same color clothes of the ball game.

11. Conditions of play The playing area shall measure at least 14 m long, 7 m wide and 75.743 inches high. The playing area shall be enclosed by fences of about 75 cm in height, all the same color dark background to be separated from adjacent areas and spectators. in competitions for the world title or Olympic light intensity measured at the height of the playing surface must be at least 1000 lux uniformly distributed over the total of the playing surface and at least 500 lux in the rest of the playing area, in other competitions, the intensity will be at least 600 lux, uniformly distributed over the playing surface, and at least 400 lux in the rest of the playing area.? When playing multiple tables at once, the light level must be the same for all, and the bottom of the playing hall should not be greater than the minimum in the play area. the light source must be at least 5 m above the ground.? the fund shall be generally dark and shall not contain bright light sources or miss clearly through uncovered windows or other openings.? the soil may not be clear or reflective shiny or slippery, the surface may not be of brick, ceramic, cement or stone, in World title competitions or Olympic, the floor should be wood or other synthetic material roller, a brand and type authorized by the ITTF.

12. Lui Song ORO EN GUADALAJARA 2011 Lui Song, el chino dorado de Argentina. Tenismesista. El medallista panamericano llegó a Buenos Aires en el 95; trabajó en la lavandería familiar. Es hincha de Boca.

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