table tennis: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Ping-Pong

Photos and Videos

Michael Maze of Denmark prepares to serve as Jun Mizutani of Japan stands ready during a table tennis match at the HYUNDAI Asia-Europe All Stars Series in Beijing.

Dimensions of the ball and playing surface in table tennis.

Study how to execute a downward graze to impart backspin with a table tennis backhand chop

Observe the open racket face required to execute a forehand chop in table tennis

Notice how the table tennis player drives through the shot to achieve spin over speed

Study how the table tennis player imparts topspin by brushing the ball's upper half with a closed racket face

Study the psychomotor coordination required to execute a successful table tennis serve

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Deng Yaping

Chinese table tennis player

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