Rules And Regulations Of Table Tennis (2023)

1. Table tennis rules: Everything you need to know - Olympics.com

• Aug 22, 2021 · According to the laws of table tennis, a player can win a game of table tennis by scoring 11 points - with one point awarded for every ...

• A complete guide on how to play table tennis, rules, regulations and scoring. Know the equipment, including table size and racquet along with basic laws of the game.

2. Table Tennis Rules and Regulations

• Sep 26, 2012 · Here are a few table tennis rules and regulations that surprised me. You are allowed to accidentally 'double hit' the ball! ... You are allowed a ...

• This article will help you understand the official ITTF table tennis rules and regulations. Common myths are exposed and surprising rules are highlighted.

3. [PDF] Table Tennis Rules

• Singles Play. I. General Rules. • The choice of playing position at the table and order of service are determined by the toss of a coin.

4. Table Tennis Rules: ITTF Guidelines - STIGA US

• Apr 12, 2023 · The server must hold the ball in the palm of their hand above the table and behind the end line. The ball must be thrown vertically at least 6" ...

• First time playing table tennis? Sounds like you need a breakdown of the rules! While table tennis is a fairly simple sport, there are quite a few table tennis rules that new players are unaware of. So let us help dispel the rumors and provide the basic ping pong rules to get you started!

5. Rules and how to play - Table Tennis England

• Just starting out in table tennis? · The ball must first bounce on your side and then on your opponent's side of the table · If the ball touches the net and goes ...

• Learn the basic rules of the game, how to score and the tricky doubles rotation!

6. Handbook / Statutes - International Table Tennis Federation

• The latest rules & regulations of the ITTF can be found in the 2023 ITTF Statutes. It can be viewed on the links below: 2023 ITTF Statutes – PDF version.

• The latest rules & regulations of the ITTF can be found in the 2023 ITTF Statutes. It can be viewed on the links below: 2023 ITTF Statutes – PDF version. Release 1 – Clean version. 2023 ITTF Statutes – PDF version. Release 1 – Version with tracked changes. Previous versions Previous editions of the Handbook […]

7. Table Tennis rules explained: 11 frequently asked questions | Killerspin

• Each player gets 2 serves, and it alternates until one of the players scores 11 points, unless there is a deuce (10:10). In that case, each player gets only one ...

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• You enjoy an occasional game of table tennis, but don’t have enough time to explore the vast world of ping pong rules? Or just don’t feel like going through five pages of things just to get an answer to one question? We feel your pain. That's why we came up with a list of top 11 most frequently asked questions about ping-pong rules. Let's dive in. How long is a game? A game in table tennis is played until one of the players scores 11 points or if there is a 2 point difference after the score was tied (10:10). A game used to be played until 21, but that rule was changed by the ITTF in 2001. How long is a match? A match can be a best of any odd number of games: 3, 5 or 7, but most people play 5 games. How many serves does each player get? Each player gets 2 serves, and it alternates until one of the players scores 11 points, unless there is a deuce (10:10). In that case, each player gets only one serve and it alternates until one of the players gets a two point lead. Do I need to serve diagonally (like in a regular tennis game)? No. If we’re talking about singles, the only thing you need to do is hit the ball so that it passes over the net and hits the opponent’s half of the table. In doubles, however, the ball needs to hit the right field of the opponent’s half.     Where do I need to stand during a serve? If you’re the person serving, you need to stand behind the end line of the table, and the ball needs to be visible, and above the surface of the table. The receiver can stand wherever he deems ok. So it is perfectly legal to serve from way outside the sidelines of the table, provided the ball remains behind the end line at the start of the serve. In practice, this is not done very often since it can put the server out of position for the rest of the rally. What happens if the balls hits the net, or goes around the net? During a serve, if the ball hits the net but still bounces on the opponent’s side of the table, the point is a let (which means it needs to be replayed). If the ball hits the net and doesn’t make it to the other half of the table, the receiver is automatically awarded a point. During a rally, if the ball hits the net but still bounces on the opponent’s side of the table, the rally continues,  but if the ball hits the net and doesn’t make it to the other half of the table, the receiver is automatically awarded a point. So basically, as long as the ball does not go under the net, or between the net post and the net for those nets that do not extend to the net post, it is considered to have passed over or around the net assembly if you hit the ball and it goes on the opponent's playing surface. So, even though the ball doesn't travel over or around the net when you hit the ball, the rules say it doesn't matter. This shot is only ok, as long as the ball does not end up hitting the side of the table top (white line is acceptable, side is not). Can I serve a game/match point (or does my opponent need to serve if it’s my game/match point)? This is one of the most frequently asked question, and the answer is: Absolutely! What happens if you hit the ball (whether it’s during a serve or a rally), and once the ball hits the opponent’s side of the table, it bounces back to yours (due to spin)? In this situation, the point would be awarded to you. The opponent in this case has to hit the ball before it passes by net assembly and is back in your court. If a player reaches across the net assembly and makes a contact with ball, he loses the point immediately. And if the player hits the ball in his own court, by definition it's an invalid return so he loses point again. TIP: Either way, try to avoid doing this on purpose. This is a tricky shot, and it’s very hard to control it. In most cases, the ball will end up being too high, or it will hit the net.   If the ball touches the opponent but not the opponent’s side, whose point is it? Let’s keep things simple and say that you should never, in any situation hit the ball if it hadn’t touched your side of the table first. That is known as valley or “obstruction”, and it’s an illegal shot in table tennis. To make it easier to remember, let’s put it like this: you are not allowed to hit the ball while it’s on its way to the table. If you do this, and you obstruct the path of the ball (whether it’s with your paddle or any part of your body), your opponent will be awarded with a point. If you hit the balls after it had already passed the end line of the table, you would get a point, since your opponent failed to make the ball hit your side of the table first. Either way, you should avoid doing this altogether, that way you won’t hit the ball unintentionally and obstruct its path. What happens if you touch the table? If you touch the table surface with your free hand (the one that’s not holding a paddle) during a rally, your opponent will be awarded with a point automatically. This also applies if you move the table with anything you’re wearing or carrying. What happens when a player serves or scores illegally, but there is no qualified umpire to call it? This is a very common problem. Sometimes the rules are just not specific enough and can be open to interpretation, but other times you just need an unbiased person to decide whether a shot is legal or not. When this is not the case, and there is no qualified umpire present, you’ll have to rely on the so-called “honor system”. The “honor system” means that the players need to come to an agreement amongst themselves. The best way to that is to set some ground rules before the game, and discuss some of the situations you feel are probably going to happen. We know that table tennis rules can be a little daunting at times, and that we just scratched the surface here. That’s why we made it our mission to help our fellow ping-pong lovers understand the game a little better by publishing weekly blog posts that will help even the least experienced players. Stay tuned, and in the meantime if you’re impatient, feel free to contact our expert Concierge Service, they’ll be happy to answer all your questions- even the ones you think are stupid! For more detailed information, visit our Rules Page.

8. Table Tennis Rules | Killerspin

• 19.5 Players must wear socks and soft-soled shoes. 19.6 Clothing shall not carry designs or lettering which might cause offense or bring the game into disrepute ...

• 01. THE TABLE 1.1 The table shall be in surface rectangular, 274 cm. (9 ft.) in length, 152.5 cm. (5 ft.) in width. It shall be supported so that its upper surface, termed the playing surface, shall lie in a horizontal plane 76 cm. (2 ft. 6 in.) above the floor.1.2 It shall be made of any material and shall yield a uniform bounce of about 23 cm. (8 3/4 in.) when a standard ball is dropped from a height of 30 cm. (12 in.) above the surface.1.3 The playing surface shall be dark colored and matt, with a white line 2 cm. (3/4 inch) wide along each edge.1.3.1 The lines along the 152.5 cm. (5 ft.) edges or ends shall be termed end lines, and they shall be regarded as extending indefinitely in both directions.1.3.2 The lines along the 274 cm. (9 ft.) edges or sides shall be termed side lines.1.4 For doubles, the playing surface shall be divided into halves by a white line 3 mm. (1/8 in.) wide, running parallel with the side lines, termed the center line. Permanent marking of the center line shall not invalidate the table for singles play. The center line shall be regarded as part of each right hand court.1.5 The playing surface shall be considered to include the top edges of the table, but not the sides of the table top below the edge. BROWSE THE WORLD'S BEST TABLES   02. THE NET ASSEMBLY 2.1 The playing surface shall be divided into two

9. [PDF] TABLE TENNIS RULES - Campus Recreation

• TABLE TENNIS RULES. Singles Game. Scoring. The winner of a match shall be the player who first scores 21 points, unless both players have 20 points, in which ...

10. [PDF] Ping Pong Singles Rules

• Ping Pong Singles Rules. Scoring. •. A point is won by a player when the opponent cannot hit the ball with a racket over the net and onto the other side of the ...

11. The Rules of Table Tennis ... Explained

• Returning the serve ... Your opponent must hit the ball back over the net so that it bounces only on the server's side of the table and the ball must bounce at ...

• Want to know the basic rules of table tennis? 11 points or 21 points? What's the difference between amateur and professional table tennis rules? Find out here...

12. Rules of table tennis

• 3.1 The playing space shall be rectangular and not less than 14 m long, 7 m wide and 5 m high, but the 4 corners may be covered by surrounds of not more than ...

• OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF TABLE TENNIS BY USA TABLE TENNIS THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES APPLICABLE ITTF LAWS AND REGULATIONS.    This page shows all the official rules and regulations of table-tennis with detailed rules about equipment, scoring, singles, doubles, and more. 2 THE LAWS OF TABLE TENNIS2.1 THE TABLE2.1.1 The upper surface of the table, […]

13. The Laws of Table Tennis - Ping Pong Rules

• The rectangular playing surface should have two equal sides divided by a net in the middle. Each side should be divided into two equal half-courts for a doubles ...

• The Laws of Table Tennis are rules and guideline for how to play ping pong. We've compiled the basics to help you get started with a game.

14. ITTF - Official International Table Tennis Federation Rules

• Official ITTF Table Tennis Rules ... 2.01.02 The upper surface of the table, known as the playing surface, shall be rectangular, 2.74m long and 1.525m wide, and ...

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15. [PDF] Table Tennis Singles/Doubles Rules and Regulations

• Table Tennis Singles/Doubles Rules and. Regulations. Eligibility. Below are the guidelines that participants must follow in order to be eligible to enroll or ...

16. Basic Rules and Regulations - Table Tennis Victoria

• Serving · The ball must first bounce on your side and then on your opponent's side of the table · If the ball touches the net and goes over, it's a 'let' – retake ...

• A print & fold Basic Rules brochure is available to download at the bottom  of this page. The complete version of the 'Laws of Table Tennis" can be downloaded from the ...

17. Important Olympic Rules and Laws for Table Tennis - LiveAbout

• May 24, 2019 · The ball must always be visible to the receiver throughout the serve - it must never be hidden. · The ball must always be behind the end line of ...

• Learn about the most important rules of the Olympic sport of table tennis, also known as ping-pong, plus learn about the role of judges and officials.

18. Ping Pong Rules Made Simple - Table Tennis Spot

• Aug 5, 2023 · How to Serve in Ping Pong · Throw the ball vertically at least 16 cm from the open palm · Strike the ball as it is falling · Do not throw the ball ...

• Almost everyone knows how to play ping pong, but not everyone knows the ping pong rules. Sounds strange doesn’t it? See if you’re breaking any rules here.

19. Table tennis | History, Rules, Equipment, Champions, & Facts

• Aug 19, 2023 · Table tennis may be played with one player at each end of the table or with two players at each end who may be both men or both women or one of ...

• Table tennis, ball game similar in principle to lawn tennis and played using a lightweight hollow ball and paddles on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a net. Popularly known by the trademarked name Ping-Pong, it is a common recreational activity as well as a competitive Olympic sport.

20. The Rules of Table Tennis - The Sports Edu

• Jun 8, 2020 · The object of table tennis is simple; you must hit the ball over the net and try to land it on your opponent's side of the table. Of course, ...

• The rules of table tennis (or ping pong) are relatively simple to understand. Here's all you need to know when playing with your friends!

21. Table Tennis Rules - Graduate & Professional Intramurals

• Table Tennis Rules ... Length: A match shall consist of the best of three games. A game shall be won by the player or pair first scoring 21 points unless both ...

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22. Table Tennis Rules - Recreation & Wellness

• Mar 21, 2023 · Matches · A match shall consist of the best two-of-three games. · In the first two games, a game shall be won by the player first scoring 21 ...

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23. [PDF] Table Tennis 2. Laws - The Rules of the Game 2.1 THE TABLE 2.1.1 The ...

• Table Tennis. 2. Laws - The Rules of the Game. 2.1 THE TABLE. 2.1.1 The upper surface of the table, known as the playing surface, shall be rectangular, 2.74m ...

24. [PDF] TABLE TENNIS Single Rules Doubles Rules

• TABLE TENNIS. Single Rules. 1. Opponents will conduct a coin flip, the winner may choose either end of the table or the right to serve or receive first. If ...

25. Table Tennis Rules - Newgy

• BASIC TABLE TENNIS RULES (Singles) · 1. All games are played to 11 points. · 2. Matches are the best of any odd numbered games · 3. To start, flip a coin · 4.

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26. [PDF] Intramural Table Tennis Rules and Regulations

• Balls will be provided by Intramural Sports. No other ball may be used. 1.3. The ping pong ball will be 40mm in size and the table will be 2.7m long, 1.525 ...