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| Carbon Blade |
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A blade with a layer of carbon between two wood surfaces.
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| Center Line |
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A white line down the middle of the table, parallel with the side lines, that divides the courts into half-courts.
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| Chop |
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A sharp downward stroke that produces backspin.
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| Chopper |
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A player who hits a lot of chops.
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| Closed Paddle |
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A paddle tilted downward, toward the table. Striking the ball with a closed paddle tends to produce topspin. Compare open paddle.
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| Combination Paddle |
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A paddle that has two different coverings on opposing sides of the face, for example, anti-spin rubber on one side and sticky rubber on the other .
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| Counter-Drive |
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An attacking shot used to return the opponent's attacking shot.
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| Court |
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The playing area on one side of the net, which is 5 feet wide and 4 ½ feet long. Sometimes used to mean the entire surface of the table.
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| Cup |
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To close the palm on the ball when tossing it up for a serve. Cupping is against the rules, since it can be used to put spin on the ball.
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