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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
57921
What is 'Multiball' training?
Answer:
A drill where a coach feeds a continuous stream of balls
Multiball is a high-intensity training method where a coach or feeder delivers balls in rapid succession to improve footwork and stroke consistency.
57922
What is the 'Crossover Point' or 'Pocket' in table tennis?
Answer:
The awkward area between a player's forehand and backhand side
The crossover point (usually the right hip/elbow for a right-hander) is a strategic target because the player must decide whether to use a forehand or backhand.
57923
What is the main restriction regarding the color of a player's shirt?
Answer:
It must be clearly different from the color of the ball
The main color of the shirt, skirt, or shorts must be clearly different from that of the ball (white or orange) to ensure visibility.
57924
Which colors are permitted for table tennis balls in ITTF competitions?
Answer:
White and Orange
ITTF regulations specify that the ball must be spherical and either white or orange, and matt.
57925
What is the 'Marcel Corbillon Cup'?
Answer:
Women's Team World Championship Trophy
The Marcel Corbillon Cup is awarded to the winners of the Women's Team event at the World Championships.
57926
What is the penalty if a player receives a Red Card after already receiving a Yellow Card?
Answer:
1 penalty point awarded to opponent
The first recurrence of misbehavior after a warning results in a Red Card and the award of 1 point to the opponent. A second recurrence results in 2 points.
57927
What does a Yellow Card indicated by the umpire mean?
Answer:
Formal warning
A Yellow Card is shown by the umpire to formally warn a player for misbehavior (e.g., kicking the table, bad language).
57928
When is a coach allowed to give advice to a player during a match?
Answer:
Only between games
According to older rules, it was only between games/timeouts. However, recent rule changes allow advice between points as long as play is not delayed, but the most standard strict answer historically and in many contexts remains during breaks (intervals) and timeouts.
57929
What is the 'Swaythling Cup' awarded for?
Answer:
Men's Team World Championship
The Swaythling Cup is the historic trophy awarded to the winning team of the Men's Team event at the World Table Tennis Championships.
57930
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Men's Singles at the World Championships?
Answer:
St. Bride Vase
The St. Bride Vase is the trophy awarded to the Men's Singles World Champion, first presented in 1929 by C. Corti Woodcock.