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What is the height of the table tennis net?
What is the height of the table tennis net?
- 8 inches
- 5 inches
- 6 inches (correct)
- 7 inches
What is the minimum height from which the ball must be tossed during a serve?
What is the minimum height from which the ball must be tossed during a serve?
- 5 inches
- 6 inches (correct)
- 7 inches
- 4 inches
In table tennis, what happens if the ball hits the net during a serve and lands correctly on the opponent's side?
In table tennis, what happens if the ball hits the net during a serve and lands correctly on the opponent's side?
- The serve is replayed (correct)
- The opponent loses a point
- The server loses a point
- The point is awarded to the server
How many points are needed to win a game of table tennis?
How many points are needed to win a game of table tennis?
What is not allowed during a table tennis rally?
What is not allowed during a table tennis rally?
Flashcards
Table Tennis Table
Table Tennis Table
The rectangular playing surface in table tennis, 9 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 30 inches high, with a dark green or blue color and white lines around the edges.
Table Tennis Ball
Table Tennis Ball
A light, white or orange ball used in table tennis, weighing 2.7 grams.
Table Tennis Racket
Table Tennis Racket
The paddle used to hit the ball in table tennis, typically weighing 150-250 grams, made of wood and rubber for grip and spin.
Serving Rules in Table Tennis
Serving Rules in Table Tennis
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Net Rule on Serve
Net Rule on Serve
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Study Notes
Table Tennis Table & Equipment
- Table dimensions: 9 feet (2.74 m) long, 5 feet (1.525 m) wide, and 30 inches (76 cm) high
- Table color: Dark green or blue with white lines
- Ball weight: 2.7 grams
- Ball color: White or orange, matte finish
- Racket (paddle) weight: 150–250 grams (variable by player preference)
- Racket material: Wood and rubber (for grip and spin)
- Net height: 6 inches (15.25 cm)
- Net position: Stretches across the center of the table
Table Tennis Rules - Serving
- Ball toss: Must be at least 6 inches (16 cm) high
- Serve bounce: One bounce on server's side, then one bounce on opponent's side
- Serve visibility: Ball must be clearly visible
Table Tennis Rules - Scoring
- Winning score: 11 points
- Tiebreaker: Win by 2 points at 10-10
- Serving rotation: Switch serves every two points, or after every point at deuce (10-10)
Table Tennis Rules - Prohibited Actions
- Double bounce: Not allowed on a single shot; only one bounce per side
- Out-of-bounds: Illegal to hit the ball out of bounds
- Double hit: Illegal to hit the ball twice in a single shot
Table Tennis Rules - Net Contact on Serve
- Valid serve: If the ball lands on the correct side of the net after touching it, the serve is a "let" (re-serve allowed)
- Invalid serve: If the ball does not land correctly, the opponent receives a point
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