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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
57951
If the ball hits the edge of the table (the top edge), is it in or out?
Answer:
In
A ball hitting the top edge of the playing surface is considered 'in'. However, if it hits the side of the table below the edge, it is 'out'.
57952
What is the maximum allowed warm-up practice period before a match?
Answer:
2 minutes
Players are entitled to practice on the match table for up to 2 minutes immediately before the start of a match.
57953
In doubles, who hits the ball after the server serves and the receiver returns?
Answer:
The server's partner
Doubles play follows a strict rotation: Server -> Receiver -> Server's Partner -> Receiver's Partner.
57954
Which of the following is an illegal service?
Answer:
Hiding the ball contact with the body
The ball must be visible to the receiver throughout the service; hiding the contact point with the body or arm is illegal.
57955
What is a 'Chop' in table tennis?
Answer:
A defensive shot with heavy backspin
A chop is a defensive stroke played away from the table, chopping underneath the ball to generate heavy backspin.
57956
What is the height of the table tennis table from the floor?
Answer:
76 cm
The playing surface is situated 76 cm above the floor.
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What happens if a player accidentally moves the table surface while the ball is in play?
Answer:
The player who moved it loses the point
If a player, or anything they wear or carry, moves the playing surface while the ball is in play, they lose the point.
57958
Which country is historically credited with originating table tennis?
Answer:
England
Table tennis originated in Victorian England as an after-dinner parlour game, often called 'Whiff-Whaff'.
57959
What material must the blade of the racket be primarily made of?
Answer:
Natural Wood
At least 85% of the blade by thickness must be of natural wood.
57960
What color combinations are generally required for the two sides of the racket?
Answer:
Red and Black (or distinct bright color and Black)
Historically Red and Black, recent rules allow one side to be black and the other to be a bright, clearly distinguishable color (like pink, violet, green, or blue), but one side must strictly be black.