International Table Tennis Federation, founded 1926, is the world governing body of the sport, and its members are the table tennis Associations of more than 150 countries.

Backhand

Backward spin placed on the ball. Also called Underspin.

Same as racket.

Wooden part of bat.

A quick, off the bounce return of an aggresive drive done by just holding the racket in the ball's path.

A chop is a heavy underspin shot. I it usually executed away from the table and below the tabletop. A chop forces the ball to drop downwards when it hits an opponents paddle.

A style of play where chopping is the primary shot.

Holding the racket such that he racket's hitting surface is aimed downward, with the top edge leaning away from you.

A drive made against a drive. Some players specialize in counter-driving.