Table tennis is a fast-paced indoor racket sport played on a table, where two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth using small paddles.

It was Originated in England in the (late 1800s) as a parlor game,it was Originally called “Ping Pong”, Became an Olympic sport in 1988.

• It mproves hand-eye coordination.


• It Encourages alertness and agility.


• It Builds social skills through competition.


• It Promotes discipline and strategic thinking.


• It is Easy to learn, suitable for all ages.


• There is Low injury risk compared to many sports.

1. Table (2.74m long × 1.525m wide).


2. Net (15.25 cm high).


3. Paddle/racket (wood with rubber).


4. Ball (40mm, celluloid or plastic).


5. Indoor hall with flat, well-lit surface.

1. Grip (shakehand, penhold)


2. Stance and footwork


3. Forehand and backhand drive


4. Serve and return


5. Smash


6. Push and block

• Game played to 11 points


• Must win by 2 points


• Best of 3, 5, or 7 games


• Serve alternates every 2 points


• A ball must bounce once on each side during a serve

• Umpire: Enforces rules, keeps score.


• Assistant Umpire: Helps in decisions, observes net serves.


• Scorer: Updates match score.


• Timekeeper (optional in tournaments).

• It Builds mental focus.


• It Improves quick thinking.


• It is Good for indoor recreation


• It is Suitable for disabled/elderly players


• It is Inexpensive to start


• it Helps manage stress

• Requires steady surface.


• It is Less aerobic than outdoor sports.


• It is Not widely played in some rural areas.


• It Injuries (e.g. wrist strain) if not played properly.


• Expensive competition-grade gear.


• It May become monotonous without variation.

Lawn tennis is a racket sport played between two (singles) or four players (doubles) on a rectangular court, divided by a net.

Originated from “Real Tennis” in France/England, Modern form developed in 1873 by Major Walter Wingfield, First Wimbledon Championship held in 1877.

• It Improves muscular strength and coordination.


• It Teaches tactical thinking.


• It Encourages fair play and patience.


• It Builds discipline and self-control.


• It Can be played as a lifelong sport.

• Court: 23.77m long × 8.23m (singles) or 10.97m (doubles).


• Net: 0.91m high at center.


• Rackets: Strung oval frames.


• Tennis balls: Felt-covered, pressurized.


• Proper tennis shoes and attire.

• Serve (flat, topspin, slice).


• Forehand and backhand strokes.


• Volley and overhead smash.


• Footwork and court positioning.


• Drop shot and lob.


• Return of serve.

• Points: 15 – 30 – 40 – game.


• Deuce: 40-40, must win two consecutive points.


• Sets: Best of 3 or 5 sets.


• Faults: If serve misses twice.


• Let: When the serve hits the net and lands in.

• Chair umpire: Primary decision-maker.


• Line judges: Call lines (in or out).


• Ball persons: Retrieve and supply balls.


• Referee: Supervises tournament.

1. It Enhances agility and balance.


2. It Encourages teamwork in doubles.


3. It Improves flexibility and reaction time.


4. It Builds sportsmanship.


5. It Provides full-body workout.


6. It Improves endurance.

• Risk of injuries (elbow, knee, ankle)


• Weather-dependent for outdoor play.


• Can be expensive (rackets, court fees)


• Requires large playing area


• It Needs regular training


• It is Intimidating for beginners