In a bid to wear off boredom and stress after ten( 10)weeks of hard and strenuous labour in the classroom and outside the classroom teaching, policing, mediating, counseling, grooming, administering, parenting among other work that teachers do on daily basis,teachers with students of African Church Grammar School Abeokuta launched out to the senior school assembly ground to flex their muscles for a balanced health, playing Table Tennis, Skipping the rope and playing Badminton among others during the usual Wednesday extracurricular activities.
This sport facilities were donated to the school by Hon. Femi Sokeye, a former Old Student of African Church Grammar School Abeokuta during the 2026 Inter – House sport Competition.
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Here are some important terms used in Table Tennis and their meanings.
Serve: The act of starting a game by hitting the ball.
Rally: A continuous exchange of the ball between players.
Smash: A powerful shot hit to win a point.
Forehand: A stroke played with the front side of the hand facing the direction of the shot.
Backhand: A stroke played with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot.
Spin: The rotation of the ball when hit.
Let: A point that is replayed because of an interruption or an invalid serve that touches the net and lands correctly.
Net: The barrier dividing the table into two halves.
Fault: An action that breaks the rules of the game.
Point: A score awarded to a player.
Singles: A game played by two players.
Doubles: A game played by four players.
Deuce: A situation where both players have 10 points each.
Topspin: A forward rotation given to the ball.
Backspin: A backward rotation given to the ball.
Block: A defensive stroke used to return an opponent’s attacking shot.
Chop: A defensive shot that gives the ball backspin.
Drop shot: A soft shot that makes the ball land close to the net.
Racket: The equipment used to hit the ball.
Match: A contest between two players or two pairs.
Remember: Table tennis is also called ping-pong.
Boxing gloves – Protect the hands during punching.
Punching bag – Used for practising punches.
Headgear – Protects the head during training.
Mouthguard – Protects the teeth and mouth.
Hand wraps – Protect the wrists and knuckles.
Boxing boots – Special shoes worn by boxers.
Groin guard – Protects the private parts.
Skipping rope – Used for fitness and footwork training.
Boxing ring – The area where boxing matches take place.
Chest protector – Used during some training sessions.
3. Basketball hoop: The circular metal ring through which players throw the ball to score points.
4. Backboard: The flat board behind the hoop that helps players make shots.
5. Basketball shoes: Special shoes worn by players to provide grip and support.
6. Sports jersey: A shirt worn by players during a basketball game.
7. Shorts: Special trousers worn by players for easy movement.
8. Whistle: An instrument used by the referee to control the game.
9. Scoreboard: A board used to display the scores of both teams.
10. Knee pads: Protective materials worn around the knees to prevent injuries.
Volleyball: A round ball used for playing the game.
Net: Separates the two teams on the court.
Volleyball posts: Support the net.
Knee pads: Protect players’ knees from injury.
Sports shoes: Help players move safely on the court.
Jersey: The uniform worn by players.
Whistle: Used by the referee to control the game.
Court: The playing area for volleyball.
Boxing gloves – Protect the hands during punching.
Punching bag – Used for practising punches.
Headgear – Protects the head during training.
Mouthguard – Protects the teeth and mouth.
Hand wraps – Protect the wrists and knuckles.
Boxing boots – Special shoes worn by boxers.
Groin guard – Protects the private parts.
Skipping rope – Used for fitness and footwork training.
Boxing ring – The area where boxing matches take place.
Chest protector – Used during some training sessions.