33 Questions
What is the minimum height requirement for tossing the ball when serving in table tennis?
16 cm
Where should the ball be kept when serving in table tennis?
Behind the end line
What position should the 'freehand' be in when serving in table tennis?
Above the table
What does an umpire call an unlawful serve in table tennis?
Fault serve
How should the ball be tossed when serving in table tennis?
Almost straight up
What can improper serves lead to in a table tennis match?
A point for the opponent
In table tennis, when is it allowed to strike the falling ball?
Before it returns to the table
What should the server do after serving to avoid being accused of hiding the ball?
Pull the free hand, shoulder, and head back
According to table tennis rules, what must be removed as soon as the ball is projected during a serve?
The server's free arm, shoulder, head, and hand
If an umpire is unsure about the legality of a serve in table tennis, what action may they take?
Warn the server the first time and judge any future service by that player as incorrect
What should be the position of the ball when a table tennis service begins?
Placed on the server's closed palm
What happens if a player or his doubles partner continues illegal serving after being warned by the umpire?
Any future service by that player or his doubles partner will be judged incorrect
In what situation may an umpire lower the rules for a legal serve in table tennis?
Where a physical impairment prevents compliance with the rules
What action must be taken by the server's free arm after serving in table tennis?
It must be removed once serving is completed
During a table tennis serve, when must the ball be seen by the receiver?
At all times during the serve
What is not allowed during a table tennis serve?
Hitting the ball while it's in air
What is the minimum height requirement for tossing the ball when serving in table tennis?
15 cm
Where should the ball be kept when serving in table tennis?
Behind the serve line
What should the server do with the freehand when serving in table tennis?
Keep it above the table
What action can improper serves lead to in a table tennis match?
Loss of a point
During a table tennis serve, when must the ball be seen by the receiver?
Before it is tossed
What is not allowed during a table tennis serve?
Tossing the ball horizontally
What must be removed as soon as the ball is projected during a serve, according to table tennis rules?
'Freehand'
In what situation may an umpire lower the rules for a legal serve in table tennis?
If there are technical difficulties with serving equipment
What action is not allowed during a table tennis serve?
Hitting the ball at its rising phase
When does the server have to remove the free arm, shoulder, head, and hand during a table tennis serve?
As soon as the ball is projected
What happens if a player or his doubles partner continues illegal serving after being warned by the umpire?
Their future services will be judged incorrect
Where should the ball be when a table tennis service begins?
Freely sitting on the server's open palm
What is the minimum height requirement for tossing the ball when serving in table tennis?
6 inches (16 cm)
When is it allowed to strike the falling ball in table tennis?
After it returns to the table
What must the server do after serving to avoid being accused of hiding the ball?
Pull their free hand, shoulder, and head back
According to table tennis rules, what must be removed as soon as the ball is projected during a serve?
'Free' arm
In what situation may an umpire lower the rules for a legal serve in table tennis?
If there's a physical impairment preventing compliance
Learn the 5 simple steps to perform a legal serve in table tennis and avoid common illegal serving techniques such as no-toss serve, hidden serve, and thrown to the paddle serve. This guide is essential for players who want to ensure fair play and follow the rules of the game.
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