Table tennis - JSS2 Physical and health education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the original name of table tennis?
Ping-pong
Tennis
Paddleball
Netball
When was table tennis recognized as an Olympic sport?
1988
1976
2000
1964
Which organization governs international table tennis?
ITTF
FIFA
IOC
NBA
What are the two main types of grips in table tennis?
Shakehand and Penhold
Backhand and Forehand
Western and Eastern
Butterfly and Stiga
Which serve technique involves a swinging motion resembling a pendulum?
Pendulum serve
Backhand serve
Tomahawk serve
Reverse serve
Which shot is used defensively to return heavy topspin shots with backspin?
Chop
Drive
Smash
Flick
What is the main objective of a drive shot in table tennis?
To impart speed and spin
To return heavy topspin shots with backspin
To play close to the table
To deceive opponents with variations
Which shot is executed with a downward motion to generate power and accuracy?
Smash
Lob
Block
Push
How many basic types of table tennis grips are there?
Two
Three
Four
Five
What is the main function of the ITTF?
Governing international table tennis
Regulating basketball tournaments
Organizing soccer leagues
Promoting chess championships