Mastering Table Tennis Rules

What is the standard height of a table tennis net?

• 20 cm

• 10.5 cm

• 15.25 cm

• 12 inches

How many points are required to win a game in table tennis?

• 21 points

• 15 points

• 5 points

• 11 points

What is the maximum number of serves a player can take in a row?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

What happens if the ball hits the net during a serve?

• The ball is considered in play regardless of the net.

• The serve is replayed if the ball hits the net and goes over; otherwise, it is a fault.

• The serve is automatically counted as a point.

• The server loses their turn immediately.

How is a rally won in table tennis?

• A rally is won when the opponent fails to return the ball legally.

• A rally is won when the ball hits the table twice before being returned.

• A rally is won by serving the ball correctly.

• A rally is won by scoring the most points in a game.

What is the correct way to hold a table tennis paddle?

• Hold the paddle loosely with one finger.

• Use a flat palm to strike the ball.

• Hold the paddle with a firm grip using either the shakehand or penhold grip.

• Grip the paddle with both hands tightly together.

What are the dimensions of a standard table tennis table?

• 2.74m x 1.525m x 0.76m

• 3m x 1.6m x 0.8m

• 2.8m x 1.4m x 0.7m

• 2.5m x 1.5m x 0.75m

How many games are played in a standard match?

• 3

• 5

• 1

• 2

What is the rule regarding the ball's bounce on the server's side?

• The ball must bounce twice in the service box before crossing the net.

• The ball must bounce in the correct service box on the server's side before crossing the net.

• The ball must not bounce before crossing the net.

• The ball can bounce anywhere on the server's side.

What is the penalty for a player who fails to serve correctly?

• The penalty is a warning; no points are awarded.

• The penalty is a loss of serve, but no points are given.

• The penalty is a fault; two faults result in a double fault, awarding a point to the opponent.

• The penalty is a point deduction from the player's score.