How To Play Table Tennis

How to Play TABLE TENNIS How to Play A game is won by a player Game or pair if they score 11 points ahead. If tied at 10, the first to gain 2 points wins. A match consists of the best of any odd number of games. The winner is the first to win 3 or 4 games based on rules...

How to Play TABLE TENNIS How to Play A game is won by a player Game or pair if they score 11 points ahead. If tied at 10, the first to gain 2 points wins. A match consists of the best of any odd number of games. The winner is the first to win 3 or 4 games based on rules. Scoring A point is scored by ending a rally successfully. Server's score is announced first. Errors include: Failure to return the ball Returning the ball outside the opponent's area Letting the ball bounce more than once before hitting Touching the ball multiple times Striking the ball without bouncing on their side Moving the table or touching the net or post Change of Ends and Serving Order The winner of a toss decides serve or end. Service changes every 2 points. In doubles, the previous receiver serves and his/her teammate receives. Switch ends after 5 points in the last Service Rules Hand holding the ball above table level Ball projected upwards at least 16 cm Ball struck falling behind the table Ball bounces once in server’s court before opponent’s court Service is repeated if ball Definition of Rally: Period in which the ball is in Terms play In Play: From the server's palm to the end of the rally Let: No score rally Point: Scored rally Free Hand: Hand not holding the racket Server: Player who strikes the ball first Receiver: Player who strikes after Let Conditions and A rally is a let if: Ball touches the net upon Interruptions service Interference outside player's control Umpire's intervention Wheelchair conditions Play interruption includes: Correcting errors in serve, receive, or ends Points Points awarded if opponent: Awarded Fails to serve/return correctly Ball touches anything other than the net Ball passes over or beyond without touching court Ball passes through/under net Obstructs the ball Strikes the ball multiple times Moves the playing surface/touches it Additional Doubles Rules Serve diagonally across from right half court Free play within table after serve, maintaining turn sequence Service changeover: A1 serves to B1 B1 serves to A2 A2 serves to B2 B2 serves to A1 THANK YOU.