1. ProD Table Tennis
with Alex CSS

2. Table of Content Intro – 10 min (8:30-8:40)
Part 1 – Theory 40 min (8:40 ~ 9:20)
Why table tennis?
Rules and terminologies of Table Tennis
Strokes and strategies of Table tennis
Choosing equipment and funding + resources
Break - 5 minutes + Setup – 5 minutes Part 2 – Action (9:30~10:55)
Rallies and drill (10 min break rally) (till 9:40)
Double elimination (30 min lunch game) (till 10:10)
Round robin (50 min club game) (till 11:00)
Part 2 – Discussion (11:00~11:30)
Moving forward (intermural game, getting together …etc)

3. Why table tennis? Health benefit Low Risk of Injury Weight Loss
PART 1 Theory
Why table tennis?
Health benefit
Low Risk of Injury
Weight Loss
Social Bonding
Benefit for Older People
Good for the brain
Anytime/anywhere
Low cost
Easy to improve (machine training)

4. Rules and terminologies
PART 1 Theory
Rules and terminologies
Service
Net height toss from palm
Strike above table and behind line.
One bounce each side
Unlimited let/reserve.
Free hand not touching table
Keywords
Service: net, let, re-serve, toss, strike, net-height, rally, point, net assembly
Rally: let, edge, side.
Game: 11-point game, deuce, game-point
Match: change side/service, 3 of 5, match-point
Double’s game: Right side serve, alternate hits, swap at end of service

5. Rules and terminologies
PART 1 Theory
Rules and terminologies
Rally
Return ball on first bounce
Must hit opponent’s side
Let is good return
Must hit surface or edge of table, not sides
Keywords
Service: net, let, re-serve, toss, strike, net-height, rally, point, net assembly
Rally: let, edge, side.
Game: 11-point game, deuce, game-point
Match: change side/service, 3 of 5, match-point
Double’s game: Right side serve, alternate hits, swap at end of service

6. Rules and terminologies
PART 1 Theory
Rules and terminologies
Game
Return ball on first bounce
Must hit opponent’s side
“Let” is a good return
Must hit surface or edge of table, not sides
2 serves each, coin toss or rally to decide start or side
When 10-10, one serve each, must win by 2 pts
Re-serve on dispute
5:9, server : receiver
5:9, 9:5 change service
Last point to win is call game-point
Keywords
Service: net, let, re-serve, toss, strike, net-height, rally, point, net assembly
Rally: let, edge, side.
Game: 11-point game, deuce, game-point
Match: change side/service, 3 of 5, match-point
Double’s game: Right side serve, alternate hits, swap at end of service

7. Rules and terminologies
PART 1 Theory
Rules and terminologies
Match
Each match consists of many games. Number of games can be any odd number 1, 3, 5, 9
Winner of the match must win more than half of total games
3 of 5 match, is also called best of 5. Match ends when a player reaches the winning number of games.
Last point to win match is called match-point
Keywords
Service: net, let, re-serve, toss, strike, net-height, rally, point, net assembly
Rally: let, edge, side.
Game: 11-point game, deuce, game-point
Match: change side/service, 3 of 5, match-point
Double’s game: Right side serve, alternate hits, swap at end of service

8. Rules and terminologies
PART 1 Theory
Rules and terminologies
Double’s game
Men’s, Women’s, Mix double
Service from server’s right side table to receiver’s right side table.
Swap after service ends
Must alternate hits
Keywords
Service: net, let, re-serve, toss, strike, net-height, rally, point, net assembly
Rally: let, edge, side.
Game: 11-point game, deuce, game-point
Match: change side/service, 3 of 5, match-point
Double’s game: Right side serve, alternate hits, swap at end of service

9. Stroke and Strategies Hitting Side Keywords
PART 1 Theory
Stroke and Strategies
Hitting Side
Forehand hit: right side hit with right hand hold (and vice versa)
Backhand hit: left side hit with right hand hold (and vice versa)
Keywords
Hitting Sides: forehand, backhand
Offensive: hit, loop, counter, flick, smash
Defensive: push, chop, block, lob
Spin

10. Stroke and Strategies Offensive Strokes Keywords
PART 1 Theory
Stroke and Strategies
Offensive Strokes
Hit: perpendicular to direction of ball, for speed rather than spin
Loop: create top spin, more spin, better control, less speed
Counter: hold racket steady, to hit off the bounce
Flick: close to table stroke, focus on wrist motion
Smash: strike high or close to net ball, hard strike
Keywords
Hitting Sides: forehand, backhand
Offensive: hit, loop, counter, flick, smash
Defensive: push, chop, block, lob
Spin

11. Stroke and Strategies Defensive Strokes Keywords
PART 1 Theory
Stroke and Strategies
Defensive Strokes
Push: keep ball alive, minor underspin. Emphasize on placement
Chop: create strong backspin, creates float effect
Block: Like a counter, position racket to bounce ball back.
Lob: high loop, aim to gain time, providing trick spins.
Keywords
Hitting Sides: forehand, backhand
Offensive: hit, loop, counter, flick, smash
Defensive: push, chop, block, lob
Spin

12. Stroke and Strategies Types of Spin Keywords
PART 1 Theory
Stroke and Strategies
Types of Spin
Back spin: float
Top spin: drives forward
Side spin: curves
Cork spin: back + side spin, short serve with multiple bounces
Keywords
Hitting Sides: forehand, backhand
Offensive: hit, loop, counter, flick, smash
Defensive: push, chop, block, lob
Spin

13. Equipment and funding Keywords Tables: table top, folding mechanism,
PART 1 Theory
Equipment and funding
Table
Top: MDF board, ½ in to 1 in
Folding material and mechanism (plastic or metal, save hinges)
Racket
Pre-assembled, cheap, good for defense rackets
Assembled rackets
Purchase blade/rubber separately, infinite combination
Net
Clip-on on vs screw-on.
Keywords
Tables: table top, folding mechanism,
Racket: defensive
Assembled rackets: blade and rubber
Ball: stars, hardness
Net: Clip on vs screw on, net replacements
PAC Gaming fund

14. Equipment and funding Keywords Tables: table top, folding mechanism,
PART 1 Theory
Equipment and funding
Funding
Weekly game
Community donation / drop-in fee
PAC gaming fund
Keywords
Tables: table top, folding mechanism,
Racket: defensive
Assembled rackets: blade and rubber
Ball: stars, hardness
Net: Clip on vs screw on, net replacements
PAC Gaming fund

15. Action Keywords Rallies and drill (10 min break rally) (till 9:40)
PART 2 Action
Action
Rallies (10 min)
Break rallies
Sample rally, fh/bh, all corners, single/double
“Reach 10” or “3 ball strike” system to move forward
Score card
Keywords
Rallies and drill (10 min break rally) (till 9:40)
Double elimination (30 min lunch game) (till 10:10)
Round robin (50 min club game) (till 11:00)

16. Action Keywords Rallies and drill (10 min break rally) (till 9:40)
PART 2 Action
Action
Double elimination (30 min)
Setting up – spreadsheet
Game master and umpire (next up or eliminated player)
Score card
Keywords
Rallies and drill (10 min break rally) (till 9:40)
Double elimination (30 min lunch game) (till 10:10)
Round robin (50 min club game) (till 11:00)

17. Action Keywords Rallies and drill (10 min break rally) (till 9:40)
PART 2 Action
Action
Round robin (50 min)
Everyone plays everyone
Setting up – spreadsheet
Score card
Keywords
Rallies and drill (10 min break rally) (till 9:40)
Double elimination (30 min lunch game) (till 10:10)
Round robin (50 min club game) (till 11:00)

18. PART 3 Discussion
Discussion
CSS TT Club practice times and resource
CMS TT Club practice time and resource
Keywords
Moving forward (intermural game, getting together …etc)