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Why have you not included football? - Tanzania
Trouble with table tennis quiz - Belgium
Wants bylaws for ping-pong club - USA
I suggest some other great NBA players - USA
Where is Kobe Bryant in this study? - USA
Other NBA rule changes because of Wilt - USA
Who was the player to the left of the foul line? - USA
What is the proper grip of the paddle? - USA
What size room is needed for table tennis? - USA
Making concrete tables - USA
Why have you not included football?
Topic: Soccer
Question
September 21, 2011
Why have you not included football? Please may you explain on it
Japhet - Tanzania
22008
Answer
I plan to include international football (soccer) and American football in the sports section soon.
Trouble with table tennis quiz
Topic: Table Tennis
Question
July 12, 2011
What are the answers of the quiz? Can you send me more questions and answers Thanks,
Mini-quiz to check your understanding
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1. Could you use an over-sized paddle, similar to an over-sized tennis racquet?
[a. ] No, there is only one size allowed
[b. ] Yes, the rules don't restrict size or shape
[c. ] Only if you are playing a professional player
2. What happens if you serve the ball and the other player returns it before it hits the table on that side?
[a. ] It is your point
[b. ] He gets 2 points for a fly shot
[c. ] You change services
3. Why do some players try to put a spin on the ball?
[a. ] They can't help it, due to the awkward way they hit the ball
[b. ] To show off their skills
[c. ] To make it more difficult to return
If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a champion in table tennis. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.
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Karl - Belgium
21805
Answer
The correct answers are:
1 (b)
2 (a)
3 (c)
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Wants bylaws for ping-pong club
Topic: Table Tennis
Question
June 10, 2010
We live in a gated community, and we are trying to start a new club. We call it the PV Ping Pong Club. The HOA requires a set of By-Laws to start such a club. Could you give us an example of such a set of By-Laws?
Jay - USA
19879
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The bylaws of homeowners association should state this requirement for clubs to have their own bylaws. It can't be something board members just came up with.
The reason probably is to make sure the group is organized and not doing something objectionable to that would cause liability problems to the HOA.
You can look at your HOA bylaws to get an idea of the structure of a typical bylaw, although I am sure it is in more more detail than you need.
Your bylaws would state the name of the group, what its purpose is, who is allowed to be in the group, where and when you will meet. If you have officers or someone in charge, the bylaws should state who that person is.
Some example ping-pong club bylaws are at:
http://www.auburntabletennis.com/articles.htm
http://www.abtabletennis.com/ATTA_Bylaws01.pdf
I hope this helps. Best wishes with your club.
I suggest some other great NBA players
Topic: Top 50 NBA
Question
May 24, 2010
Although you have named alot of great basketball players and it very difficult to name them all. I think Calvin Murphy should of been considered along with Bob McAdoo for his free throw shooting percentage and ball handling. Small man amongst giants, along with Spud Webb and Tyrone Mugsy Bogues! These guys were great players, in an under six foot league they'd be considered all time greats.
- USA
19788
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That list was made in 1996 by some sportswriters. I agree that a number of great player were left out, while some others were include that probably should not be on the list.
Also, there are a number of great players since 1996 who should be on the list.
I'm planning to update the list using input from readers.
Where is Kobe Bryant in this study?
Topic: Top 50 NBA
Question
May 23, 2010
where is kobe bryant in this study? are his stats comparable to theses guards or to the 50 greatest of all time?
- USA
19778
Answer
This was a list drawn up by sportswriters in 1996. It is out of date and does not include such players as Kobe Bryant. I plan to update the list soon, so that includes modern players.
Other NBA rule changes because of Wilt
Topic: Basketball rule changes
Question
June 22, 2009
Hello. I think there were 2 other NBA rule changes because of Wilt. He used to put his hands on either side of the rim when a teammate shot a 20 footer. Whether it touched his hands or not, if shot went in, Wilt got a fg and the shooter got an assist. Also the lane was widened a 2nd time because of him. The 1st was for Mikan. What do you say?
John - USA
17936
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Thanks for your info.
Apparently, when Wilt was in high school, he would catch another player's free throw and dunk it. Wilt got credit for two points, while the other player was marked as missing the shot. Needless to say, many other players did not like that.
I hadn't heard about putting his hands around the rim and getting credit, but it is possible. I know they had to change the goal tending rule.
Who was the player to the left of the foul line?
Topic: Top 50 NBA
Question
January 6, 2009
Who was the player shot to the left of the foul line during his foul shot?
bruce - USA
17065
Answer
I'm not sure who you are referring to. I don't have any pictures of a player taking a foul shot.
What is the proper grip of the paddle?
Topic: Table Tennis
Question
December 2, 2007
what is considered the proper grip of the paddle?
thanks
steve
- USA
14895
Answer
There are two major grips, the shakehand and penhold grips. Most players from Asian countries use the penhold, while Americans use the shakehand.
A good site with basic pictures on grips is at: http://www.ttnewgrip.com/
More extensive material is at: http://tabletennis.about.com/od/griptypes/Grip_Types.htm, if you can weed through all the advertisements.
What size room is needed for table tennis?
Topic: Table Tennis
Question
November 27, 2007
I was wondering what size room do you believe i should have to be able to play table tennis effectively? Of course i would be purchasing a 9x5 table.
Jonathan - USA
14868
Answer
I've played in a room that was 15 feet long, so it had about 3 feet of room behind each end of the table. It was acceptable, although somewhat cramped. I think a 20 foot length room would give you plenty of room for active play.
Making concrete tables
Topic: Table Tennis
Question
July 9, 2007
Regarding alejandro from miami who wrote in regarding concrete ping pong tables. I am pre-cast fabricator and designe in california researching the feasability of making a few of these and came across the his letter on your site. I plan on constructing a couple prototypes using a very advanced mix design that produces exteremely stong concrete and has exteremely good stain and graffiti resistance. interested persons please feel free to get in touch with me jbatesc6@hotmail.com or if possible, could someone put me in touch with these guys? I to was inspired to look into this by the many found throughout europe, and thanks to many advances in mix design I feel much better and more appealing versions could be very feesable aditions to public areas. cheers, joe bates
Joseph - USA
14045
Answer
I am sure that many people will be glad to be able to get concrete ping pong tables for their facilities and parks. I'll post your offer.
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