Play and Learn Table Tennis

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Equipments. 3. The governing bodies of table tennis. 4. The grip. 5. Ball controlling in table tennis. 6. Importance of footwork in table tennis. 7. Match-winning strategies. 8. The service. 9. The play of table tennis. 10. Basic strokes of table tennis. 11. Attacking strategies in table tennis. 12. The rules of the game.

"Table Tennis is a racket ball game. Though in name, it resembles the game of Tennis, however, there are very few similarities between these two games. It is an indoor game which can be played in singles as well as in doubles.

Table Tennis has been played since 1900 with the name Ping Pong in the pastime. Modern table tennis is considered to have been originated in 1926 when International Table Tennis Federation was formed.

Game is played upon a table by 2 contestants (in a singles play) or by the 4 contestants (in a doubles play) with a small celluloid ball and rackets. Although it is played in many countries throughout the world but China is considered to be on top to play table tennis.

Play and Learn Table Tennis includes the basic and fundamental tips and proper guidance for the beginners to learn the game of Table Tennis. The book is consisted  of latest rules which have been explained in a very simple language and with illustrations. Thus, this book will prove helpful for learners, coaches and professionals." (jacket)