Observation

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was fair. In part (a)(i) many candidates were able to name types of competition in table tennis game.  In part (a)(ii) most of the candidates could not explain how the player that would serve first is determined in table tennis game. In part (b) majority of the candidates did well in it. However, some candidates still gave wrong answer such as looping, setting, rally, e.t.c.
The expected answers are as follow:

3(i)      TYPES OF COMPETITION IN TABLE TENNIS GAME
-           single
-           doubles
-           mixed doubles
X3  (3 marks)

(ii)       EXPLANATION OF HOW A PLAYER SERVES FIRST IN TABLE TENNIS

                        -           the player to serve first is determined by toss
-           the winner of the toss may choose to serve first or to receive
-           or to choose end/side of the table tennis board
-           or request the opponent to make a choice
Any 2 x1   (2 marks)

(b)       SKILLS USED IN A GAME OF TABLE TENNIS
-           grip
-           smash
-           service/serve
-           lob
-           volley
-           half-volley
-           backhand stroke
-           forehand stroke
-           chop
-           spin
-           drop shot

- Any 5x1 (5 marks)