How to Serve Legally in Table Tennis
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What is the minimum height requirement for tossing the ball when serving in table tennis?

  • 10 cm
  • 6 cm
  • 20 cm
  • 16 cm (correct)

    • Where should the ball be kept when serving in table tennis?

  • On the side of the table
  • In front of the end line
  • Above the net
  • Behind the end line (correct)

    • What position should the 'freehand' be in when serving in table tennis?

  • Underneath the serving arm
  • Behind the player's back
  • Above the table (correct)
  • Below the level of the table

    • What does an umpire call an unlawful serve in table tennis?

    <p>Fault serve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the ball be tossed when serving in table tennis?

    <p>Almost straight up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can improper serves lead to in a table tennis match?

    <p>A point for the opponent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In table tennis, when is it allowed to strike the falling ball?

    <p>Before it returns to the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the server do after serving to avoid being accused of hiding the ball?

    <p>Pull the free hand, shoulder, and head back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to table tennis rules, what must be removed as soon as the ball is projected during a serve?

    <p>The server's free arm, shoulder, head, and hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an umpire is unsure about the legality of a serve in table tennis, what action may they take?

    <p>Warn the server the first time and judge any future service by that player as incorrect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the position of the ball when a table tennis service begins?

    <p>Placed on the server's closed palm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a player or his doubles partner continues illegal serving after being warned by the umpire?

    <p>Any future service by that player or his doubles partner will be judged incorrect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation may an umpire lower the rules for a legal serve in table tennis?

    <p>Where a physical impairment prevents compliance with the rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must be taken by the server's free arm after serving in table tennis?

    <p>It must be removed once serving is completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a table tennis serve, when must the ball be seen by the receiver?

    <p>At all times during the serve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not allowed during a table tennis serve?

    <p>Hitting the ball while it's in air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum height requirement for tossing the ball when serving in table tennis?

    <p>15 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the ball be kept when serving in table tennis?

    <p>Behind the serve line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the server do with the freehand when serving in table tennis?

    <p>Keep it above the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can improper serves lead to in a table tennis match?

    <p>Loss of a point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a table tennis serve, when must the ball be seen by the receiver?

    <p>Before it is tossed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not allowed during a table tennis serve?

    <p>Tossing the ball horizontally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be removed as soon as the ball is projected during a serve, according to table tennis rules?

    <p>'Freehand'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation may an umpire lower the rules for a legal serve in table tennis?

    <p>If there are technical difficulties with serving equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is not allowed during a table tennis serve?

    <p>Hitting the ball at its rising phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the server have to remove the free arm, shoulder, head, and hand during a table tennis serve?

    <p>As soon as the ball is projected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a player or his doubles partner continues illegal serving after being warned by the umpire?

    <p>Their future services will be judged incorrect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the ball be when a table tennis service begins?

    <p>Freely sitting on the server's open palm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum height requirement for tossing the ball when serving in table tennis?

    <p>6 inches (16 cm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it allowed to strike the falling ball in table tennis?

    <p>After it returns to the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the server do after serving to avoid being accused of hiding the ball?

    <p>Pull their free hand, shoulder, and head back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to table tennis rules, what must be removed as soon as the ball is projected during a serve?

    <p>'Free' arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation may an umpire lower the rules for a legal serve in table tennis?

    <p>If there's a physical impairment preventing compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Serving Requirements in Table Tennis

    • Minimum height for tossing the ball is 16 centimeters (about 6.3 inches) before striking during a serve.
    • The ball must be kept behind the server's end line and above the level of the playing surface at the start of the serve.
    • The freehand should be open and empty when serving to maintain visibility of the ball.

    Illegal Serves and Umpire Actions

    • An unlawful serve is called a "fault" by the umpire.
    • If unsure about a serve's legality, the umpire may call for a replay of the point or request clarification from the server.
    • Continuing to serve illegally after being warned may lead to the loss of a point or game.

    Ball Projection and Visibility

    • The server must remove the free arm, shoulder, head, and hand from the ball’s trajectory as soon as it is projected during a serve.
    • The receiver must see the ball from the moment it is tossed until it is struck.

    Rules on Striking the Ball

    • Players are allowed to strike the ball only after it has been thrown and is descending.

    Impact of Improper Serving

    • Improper serves can result in a "fault" being called, which halts play and may lead to penalties or loss of points.
    • Actions that are not allowed during a serve include hiding the ball with the free arm or body parts.
    • The initial position of the ball must be above the level of the playing surface when the service begins.
    • An umpire may relax rules during certain situations, particularly in cases where the server is demonstrating a new technique under observation.

    Post-Service Actions

    • After serving, the server must keep their free arm positioned to avoid being accused of obscuring the ball from the view of the receiver.

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    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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