Match: A table tennis match consists of 3, 5, or 7 sets or games. Multi-ball: It is an effective training practice by continuously feeding balls for the development of skills. Penhold: This terminology in table tennis refers to the holding technique, mainly used by Asian players.

TT – Table tennis Rally – The time when the ball is in play Service – The serve. Learn how to serve here Receiver – The player receiving the serve Let – When neither side receives a point and the point is replayed, this occurs when a serve hits the top of the net or if there is some sort of an interference.

Anti-topspin - a rubber type that deactivates spin and speed, returning a "dead" ball Backhand - a stroke done directly in front of the body, with the racket turned so that the back of the hand faces the opponent Backspin - a type of spin where, if struck with a normal racket position, the ball would not make it over the net