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Table Tennis Serving Rules
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After being served, where must the ball first bounce in a game of table tennis?
The ball must first bounce on the server's side and then over the net to the receiver's side.
What rule applies to the racket hand motion during a table tennis serve?
The racket must move in a continuous, upward and forward motion during the service.
What is the rule for the endpoint of a table tennis serve?
The ball in play must cross over to the receiver's side either directly or after touching the net assembly.
Can you use the same motion during a serve in sequence in an official table tennis match?
Yes, a server can use the same motion during consecutive serves as long as all serving rules are followed.
Are there any specific serving rules for doubles play in table tennis?
In doubles, the ball must touch successively the right half of the server and receiver's court.
What does the term 'hidden serve' mean in table tennis?
A hidden serve occurs when the ball is obscured from the receiver's view, which is illegal.
In table tennis, when does the server's free arm need to be removed from the space between the ball and the net?
The free arm must be removed from the space between the ball and the net as soon as the ball is thrown in the air.
What happens if the ball touches the net but still falls on the receiver's side during a table tennis serve?
This is called a 'let' serve, and the serve is retaken without penalty.
Where should the ball be struck in relation to the table and the net during a table tennis serve?
The ball should be struck behind the server's end line and above the level of the playing surface.
What is the rule about the ball's point of contact on the racket during a table tennis serve?
The ball may be struck with any part of the racket.
What is the rule for the ball toss on a serve in table tennis?
The ball must be thrown vertically upwards, at least 16 cm high without spinning.
How must the ball be held before a service in table tennis?
The ball must be held flat on the open palm of the hand, not on the fingers.
How does the server need to present the ball before serving in table tennis?
The server must present the ball to the receiver in a way that it can be seen clearly before the service is executed.
Is the server allowed to wear anything on their hand that they use to serve in table tennis?
No, the server is not permitted to wear anything on the serving hand.
What is the rule regarding the position of the server's feet during a table tennis serve?
Both feet must be in contact with the floor behind the end line and within the imaginary extension lines of the sides of the table throughout the serve.
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