How to Serve Legally in Table Tennis

Learn the 5 simple steps to serve legally 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 and coaches to ensure fair play and sportsmanship.

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What is the minimum height the ball must be tossed for a legal serve?

16 cm

What should the hand holding the ball (freehand) be doing when serving?

It should be above the table

What might happen if an umpire calls an unlawful serve?

The server gets a warning

Where should the ball be kept before launching it into the air for a serve?

In the hand holding the ball Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of making repeated improper serves?

Opponent scores a point Signup and view all the answers

How should the ball be thrown for a legal serve?

Almost straight up Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the hand holding the ball during the serve?

Above the table Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after picking up the ball for a table tennis serve?

$2(4 - 1)$ seconds before launching it into the air Signup and view all the answers

When is it not allowed to hit the ball?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What must be done after serving?

Remove the free arm from the ball Signup and view all the answers

What must be visible during the serve?

The contact point Signup and view all the answers

When does the service begin?

With the ball freely sitting on the server's open palm Signup and view all the answers

What should the receiver see at all times during the serve?

The ball Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the umpire is unsure about the legality of a serve?

They may warn the server the first time Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance may the umpire lower the rules for legal serve?

Where a physical impairment prevents compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT allowed during a serve?

Projecting the ball Signup and view all the answers

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