What are the rules of table tennis?

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-02-06

The rules of table tennis mainly include the following aspects:

1.Tables, nets and balls

The length of the table is 274 meters wide and 1525 meters with a height of 076 meters.

The height of the net is 1525 cm.

The diameter of the ball is 40 mm and the weight is 27 grams.

2.Serving Rules

When serving, the server must toss the ball vertically upwards and must not spin the ball.

The ball must not touch any object until it leaves the palm of the hand and is struck.

The ball must first touch the serving player's table and then the receiving player's table.

3.Return fire rules

Each stroke must be made so that the ball goes directly over or around the net device, or touches the net device before touching the opponent's table.

You can only make one stroke per stroke.

The net device must not be touched by any part of the body.

4.Scoring rules

11 points per game, and the first to score 11 points wins.

When the score of the two sides reaches 10 draws, the game enters the state of deuce.

In the deuce state, each player takes turns to serve once, and the first to lead the opponent by 2 points wins.

5.Miscellaneous

Before the match begins, both players must make a test serve.

During the competition, players can request to wipe sweat, change rackets, change jerseys, shoes and socks, etc.

The referee has the right to punish the athlete for violating the rules.

Here are some common violations in table tennis:

Serve irregularities: The ball is not thrown vertically upwards during the serve, the ball rotates, the ball does not touch the server's table first, etc.

Fight back against violations: The ball does not touch the opponent's table area when hitting the ball, the ball is hit twice, and the body touches the net device, etc.

Other violations: Athletes behaving impolitely, deliberately delaying the time of the game, etc.

The rules of table tennis are complex and require athletes to study and abide by them carefully.

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