Underhand stroke means striking the ball with the head of the racket pointed downward.
Overhand stroke means striking the ball with the head of the racket pointed upward.
All means same score for both players—as 30 all, meaning 30 for server and 30 for opponent.
Deuce means a tie.
The Game
Begin by taking plenty of time and serving slowly. Remember to strike the ball lightly; too much force will send it flying to the other end of the room, which is to be avoided. Keep cool and think what you are doing.
Your mind must be centred entirely upon the game. Grasp your racket close to the head, and when serving keep your racket down; the ball must not be held above the waistline and must be served beyond the end of the table.
The writer once knew,[knew,]
A Little Girl who was Very Fond of Playing
out of doors, and when confined to the house by inclement weather, a bad cold, or some other disagreeable thing, was very apt to grow restless and fretful, complaining always that she did not know what to do. She had any quantity of beautiful toys, but, as she said, she was tired of them all.