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E 7 - 2ND QUARTER
MODULE 3- Week 4 - 8

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

1. Execute the skills involved in the sport.

Objectives
1. Identify the basic skills in table tennis
2. Execute the different skills properly

Let’s Recall (Review)

Choose the letter of the correct answer, write the letter only

1. Stroke that starts a rally, can be either done in the forehand or backhand side
A. Serve B Receive

2. A stroke to reply to a serve

A. Serve B. Receive
3 A rally which the result is not scored
A. Let B Serve

4. Shall start with the ball resting freely on the open palm of the server’s stationary free hand
A. Service B Receive
5. Similar to lawn tennis and played on flat table divided into equal courts by a net
A. Badminton B Table tennis
A. 1 B. 2

Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)

The basic thing you need to know is which kind of grip to use. Forehand or handshake
grip and backhand or pen-hold grip can be used depending on your preference.

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Forehand grip is done by placing the thumb and pointing finger on opposite
sides of the blade, at the top of the handle. The rest of the fingers are wrapped
around the handle.

The backhand grip, on the other hand is done by placing the thumb and
pointing finger on the blade as if they are holding a pen. The middle finger rests
on the opposite side together with the rest of the fingers

Basic skills in table tennis

To become an excellent table tennis player, one needs to master and to get table tennis technical
efficiently. These skills are the primary strokes that form the foundation of table tennis. The backhand
drive helps the player to master good offensive skills which can be incorporated with others before one
learns the complicated defensive push strokes.
We are going to study the primary table tennis strokes that help one master the table tennis
skills to become a skillful player.

1). Backhand push

Most people say that backhand push is the most straightforward drive of all table tennis drives. We
are going to categorize position one should take to play the backhand push excellently

Take a good stance

Stance is the starting point that you have to understand well in order to make a good table tennis
player. It explains your posture and the position you should be standing before you even start
hitting the ball. In maintaining a proper stance, you should put your legs facing the direction
of the play. Therefore, your feet must face the feet of the opponent backhand Conner
diagonally. Feet should also be wider than the width of the shoulder slightly. Make sure that
the stance is square to the table. You should also put your left leg some distance behind. You
should make sure that arms are in front of you and maintain an angle of 90-degree bend at your
elbow. you should stay very near at the table. An arm distance is recommendable to distribute
your weight evenly at toes, on the balls, and on both feet. Do not make the mistake of
distributing your weight to your heels as most beginners miss this point. You should have a
bend at the elbow, and your body should even be crouched.

Take the backswing

This is the second position you should understand well in forehand push drive. It is the first movement
you will take after you see the ball and therefore it is very vital. If you miss backswing, your shot will
have little power, and it will make you struggle to control it. In this position, you are required to bring
the bat backward and raise it slightly upward in the direction of your chest. The bat should be some
distance away from the side of your body. You should create a small bat angle to hit the ball correctly.
You should also make sure that your body is not bent and that your wrist is straight. However, you
cannot master the backswing in the backhand push if you don’t leave a relatively small gap between
your hip and your elbow. Your playing arm, whether right hand or left hand, should always be kept in
front of your body slightly. Do not apply a lot of effort to push the balls because you only need a little
effort to backswing in the push. The elbow should be bent, and bat angle should be maintained at 45
degrees.

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2). The forehand drive
The forehand drive is Broken into four parts which you should master to have an excellent play

Take a good stance

This is the position that most beginners get wrong while playing forehand drive. Getting a good stance
is vital as it determines how you will play the rest of the game successfully. Your stance should be
correct before you think of hitting the ball for positive results. You should place your feet in such a way
that they are more extensive than your shoulder. Some professionals recommended that your feet should
be at least two shoulders apart. Place your right foot further behind your left foot. Your knees should
be bent, and your body should be leaning forward. You should maintain an angle of at least 90 degrees
bend at your elbow. You are also advised to stay very close to the table to be ready to make the next
move. An arm distance is recommendable between you and the table. Your hands should be put in a
position that they are ahead of you. Distribute the weight of the body to your both feet and not to the
heels as this is the mistake that beginners commonly make.

Take the backward swing

The backward swing should be the first movement you should do after you see the ball. It is important
as it will empower your shot and help you control the ball. The weight should be shifted on the back of
your foot as you rotate your body from the side of your hips. Make sure that as you are rotating your
body, your elbow and bat will rotate with you. This helps to meet the ball, and it also increases body
stamina. The bat angle should be closed and do not leave any space no matter how small it is. If you are
a right-handed player make sure that you shift your body weight on the right foot. Make sure that it is
the body that will move and rotate the arm because most beginners make the mistake of using the arm
to move your body. This Denys you the speed that you need to respond to the ball with hence giving
poor results other players should shift their body weight at the back foot. You should then maintain the
good stance even at this time

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3). Backhand drive
Some of the players say that playing backhand drive is harder. This can be because the backswing in it
is different from the others. We are also going to divide it into four categories and discuss what it entails.

Take a good stance

Stance is the first thing you should master while playing on the backhand drive. You should place your
legs facing the side of the play. Your legs will, therefore, be required to point opposite side the opponent,
Conner and the direction of the play. The elbow will be necessary to bend a little, and the feet should
be apart such that they are more extensive than shoulders width. You should make sure that your body
is leaning forward slightly. You should close your bat angle slightly and your arms should remain in
front of you. Distribute your weight evenly on your legs and toes. Do not distribute your feet on your
heels as this makes you unstable and therefore you won’t be able to perform well. You should also make
sure that you are standing an arm away distance from the table. It makes you ready to see the incoming
ball hence hitting it rightly.

Take the backward swing.

Do not rotate your body and also do not transfer the weight on your feet. The bat is only required to be
brought back towards your body such that it is below your belly. Bring it back until it is slightly above
the left hit only if you are right-handed. You should make sure that you create a closed angle without
any space. Make sure that your body is not learned or bent and also make your wrist to be straight.
Stand facing the direction that you wish to play and also make sure that your backhand rubber is facing
the same direction. This is a drive, and therefore you must get it collected to be able to make the next
move.

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4). Forehand push
Most of the beginners find this drive to be the hardest one to play in table tennis drives. Most beginners
struggle to master its move and it can be more discouraging if two first time players are playing together.
It is also analyzed into four categories.

Take a good stance.

You take a good stance by using the same position that you used while you were playing the forehand
drive. Your feet must be some distance wider than the width of your shoulders. Make the stance to e
square to the playing table. Bend your knees slightly as you crouch the body. You should remember
that this shot is played against the lower backspin balls. You should maintain an angle of 90 degrees at

your elbow. The elbow should be slightly bent. You are advised to stay very close to the table to prepare
to hit the ball. The distance between you and the table should not be more than one arm. Make sure that
your body weight is distributed even in your both feet and at the toes. Do not distribute it at heels as it
makes you unstable. Your arms should be in front of you, and you must also bend your knees. You must
see to it that your body is crouched, and your right foot should be some distance back.

Take the backward swing

While hitting the ball, you should not use excess weight as it only requires little pressure. You should
make sure that you bring your bat away from the side of your body. Do not bend and make sure that
you straighten your wrist throughout. Your elbow and your hips should be separated by a small gap.
Make sure that the arm you will play with is slightly in front of your body. Do not incorporate a big
backswing push as it is not necessary. You should be ready to naturally rotate your body as it is
important while playing. Make sure that elbow angle is pointing towards the arm To prepare, do some
backward twisting. The bat should be opened at 45 degrees. When you master these steps, you are good
for a stance.

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Serve

Footwork.
When playing table tennis, it is important that you practice
good footwork. This will allow you to execute better hits.
Good footwork can be done by maintaining correct stance.
Table tennis needs speed, agility, endurance and flexibility.
These are among tennis skills and techniques. You need
speed to run for the ball as quickly as possible and you
need agility and alertness to anticipate your opponent’s
shot
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 Let’s Apply

Week 4 and Week 5

I. Activity: Hand Drill - forehand and backhand stroke 8 cts 4 repetition
Materials: racket, table tennis ball
II. Warm Up
a. Jog in Place 16 cts 4 repetition
b. Jumping Jack 16 cts 4 repetition
c. Carioca 16 cts 4 repetition
III. 1. Ball Toss – forehand and Backhand Stroke
a. Toss the ball in your racket in place counting 10 cts, repeat twice 20 cts, then 30
cts. Repeat again 10 cts, 20 cts , 30 cts
b. Repeat (A) moving forward and backward
2. Serving and Receiving using forehand and backhand stroke straight and crosscourt
with footwork
3. Push and Block – Use improvise Table or use the floor and your wall
Push the ball with your racket and bounce to the wall receive in block skills
IV. Self-Assessment
Name: Assessments

Partner/Teammate: 1st Continuous Final

Date: Date: Date:
E A N I I S NI E A N I
X C EM M A OM X C EM
Dual Sport Skills C C EP P M P C C EP
E E DR R E R E E DR
L P SO O O L P SO
L T V V V L T V
E A E I E E A E
N B M N M N B M
T L E G E T L E
E N N E N
T T T

Forehand and backhand

grips
Push
 Table Block
Tennis Serve
Receive
Footwork

Rubric for Serving in Table Tennis

Excellent Acceptable Needs Improvement
*Knows the *Know one type of * does not know the
different strokes stroke different stroke
* Know how and *Know how and when * Does not know
when to strategically to use one stroke how and when to
use the different during play but use the different
strokes during play execution could be strokes during play
* Executes the improved and execution should
Table Tennis serves with no fault * Executes the with no be improved a lot
committed fault committed *Executes the serve
with fault committed

WEEK 6 and WEEK 7

This week is the repetition of week 4-5 but now in improving manners, make sure you
improve your skills in Table Tennis See the Self-assessment.

I . Activity: Footwork Drill - forward and backward 8cts 4 repetition

Materials: racket, table tennis ball

II. Warm Up
d. Jog in Place 16 cts 4 repetition
e. Jumping Jack 16 cts 4 repetition
f. Carioca 16 cts 4 repetition
III. 1. Ball Toss – forehand and Backhand Stroke
c. Toss the ball in your racket in place counting 10 cts, repeat twice 20 cts, then 30
cts. Repeat again 10 cts, 20 cts , 30 cts
d. Repeat ( A) moving forward and backward
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 2. Serving and Receiving using forehand and backhand stroke straight and crosscourt
with footwork
3. Push and Block – Use improvise Table or use the floor and your wall
Push the ball with your racket and bounce to the wall receive in block skills
IV. Self-Assessment
Name: Assessments

Partner/Teammate: 1st Continuous Final

Date: Date: Date:
E A NI I S NI E A NI
X C EM M A OM X C EM
Dual Sport Skills C C EP P M P C C EP
E E DR R E R E E DR
L P SO O O L P SO
L T V V V L T V
E A E I E E A E
N B M N M N B M
T L E G E T L E
E N E
N T N
T T
Forehand and
backhand grips
Table Push
Tennis Block
Serve
Receive
Footwork
Rubric for Serving in Table Tennis
Excellent Acceptable Needs Improvement
*Knows the *Know one type of * does not know the
different strokes stroke different stroke
* Know how and *Know how and when * Does not know
when to strategically to use one stroke how and when to
use the different during play but use the different
strokes during play execution could be strokes during play
* Executes the improved and execution should
Table Tennis serves with no fault * Executes the with no be improved a lot
committed fault committed *Executes the serve
with fault committed
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Processing Question:
1. What skills do you master the most? What are those you need to improve on?
2. How can you maintain and /or improve your skills level in table tennis?

WEEK 8
Keep track of your Performance during the week 3-6 of your skills performance
Record your Performance skills, showing all skills learned in this module

Let’s Analyze

Modifying your exercise programming for Table Tennis

Applying the Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type (FITT) formula of Exercise that you have
learned in module 1, modification or adjustments can be made to set higher goals for
cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
The table below shows sample modifications to reach new fitness goals
Modification to FITT
Previous fitness goals New Fitness Goals
Formula

(CVE) running and lifting CVE) running 3x per week Frequency-

weights 3x per week
Adding extra running
session

(CVE) running 2 km: (CVE) running 2 km: Intensity- quicker

(ME) leg curls (25lbs for 10 (ME) leg curls (25lbs for 10 reps running pace: lifting
reps per set per set slightly heavier
weights

(CVE) running for 12 (CVE) running for 11 minutes or Time- targeting

minutes or less less quicker time
Running and lifting weights same Type

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Now think about modifying your exercise program having table tennis in mind. In utilizing
your sports program, it is recommended that you emphasize on the health- and skill-related
components of physical fitness that are very much needed in sports. By doing this you will be
able to enhance your fitness level which hopefully can improve your playing skills as well
Sample program for playing table tennis with moderate to vigorous intensity
Moderate Vigorous
Frequency 4-5x / week 5x or more/week
Intensity Rate of Perceived Execution (RPE) Rate of Perceived
of about 13 Execution(RPE) of
about 14-17
Time 45 minutes and up 1 hour and up
Type Series of light hitting drills with Series of light hitting
partner followed by light drills with partner
competition or game followed by slightly
heavy team
completion or game
competition or game

Now it is time to modify your own exercise program. Refer to your training program in
module 1.
Moderate Vigorous
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Processing Questions:
1. What activities did you improve in your performance?
2. How do you feel about your activity? What were your realizations?

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 Let’s Try (Evaluation)

I. True or False: Write true on the space provided before each number if the statement is correct and
false if it is not.

________1. Stance describes the way in which a player is standing or position dependent on the
stroke being played during any stage of a game.
________2. Forehand grip is similar to the way one would actually hold a pen while writing.
________3. A good footwork is not a big help for you to remain well balanced.
________4. The backhand drive helps the player to master good offensive skills.
________5. Skills in playing table tennis include serve, receive, and footwork

II. Multiple Choice: Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. This means the way you hold the paddle.

A. drive B. grip C. push D. swing
2. It is considered the most straightforward drive of the all table tennis strokes.
A. backhand drive B. backhand push C. forehand drive D. forehand push
3. This shot is played against the lower backspin balls.
A. backhand drive B. backhand push C. forehand drive D. forehand push
4. It is usually played against short and low, backspin or float balls
A. backhand drive B. backhand push C. forehand drive D. forehand push
5. It is played against long or medium length topspin or float balls
A. backhand drive B. backhand push C. forehand drive D. forehand push
6. Which of the following is NOT a basic skill in playing table tennis?
A. backhand drive B. dribbling C. forehand serve D. grip
7. How can you put a spin on your ball?
A. extend your elbow as you hit the ball
B. flick your wrist side to side or up and down right as you hit the ball
C. keep your paddle as horizontal as possible and use your wrist to hit the ball
D. stand farther back from the table
8. Which of the following DOES NOT include a good stance for playing Table Tennis?
A. Thumbs Up B. Shoulders width C. Knees bend D. Feet apart
9. A grip that is done by placing the thumb and pointing finger on opposite sides of the blade, at the
top of the handle.
A. backhand drive B. backhand grip C. forehand drive D. forehand grip
10. A drive helps the player to master good offensive skills.
A. backhand B. double hand C. front hand D. forehand

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III. Choose the correct word from the box that fills up the sentences. Write it on the space
provided.

back distance footwork strokes stance

1. Good _________________ can be done by maintaining correct stance.

2. Your ____________ should be correct before you think of hitting the ball for positive results.
3. Basic skills are the primary __________ that form the foundation of the table tennis.
4. Your feet must be some ___________ wider than the width of your shoulders.
5. The _______hand grip is done by placing the thumb and pointing finger on the blade

Let’s Create

Take a video of your Performance ,( Hand Drill - forehand and backhand stroke
Footwork Drill - forward and backward). Make sure all skills learned in this module is
recorded.
RUBRIC

4- Outstanding 3- Very 2-Satisfactory 1- Need

Satisfactory Improvements

Mastery Displays Displays high Displays Displays low

impressive level level of mastery medium level of level of mastery
of mastery mastery

Execution Shows Shows high Shows medium Shows low

impressive level levels of level of levels of
of proficiency in proficiency in proficiency in proficiency the
the execution of the execution of the execution of execution of
skill displaying skill displaying skill displaying skill displaying
excellent health- excellent health- excellent health- excellent health-
related fitness related fitness related fitness related fitness
level level level level

Performance The performer Th performer is The performer The performer

is focused, often focused, is seldom is focused,
concentrated concentrated focused, concentrated
and committed and committed concentrated and committed
to the to the and committed to the
 performance of performance of to the performance of
the skills the skills performance of the skills
the skills

Behavior Exhibits Exhibits very Exhibits Exhibits

outstanding satisfactory satisfactory improving level
level of level of level of of discipline
discipline discipline discipline during the
during the during the during the performance
performance performance performance