Fun Trivia : Table Tennis

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Table Tennis

How large should be the table for the game?

Table Tennis Rules


9 ft. by 5 ft. (2.7 m. by 1.5 m.). The table should be 9ft. by 5ft. (2.7 m. by 1.5 m.) and 2 ft. 6 in. (0.76 m.) above the floor.



What is the diameter of a table tennis ball?

Table Tennis Rules


40 mm. The ball has to be 40 mm in diameter and has to be white or orange in color.



Does the ball has to be above the height of the playing surface of the table during the serve?

Table Tennis Rules


yes . When the ball is served it has to be behind the table's end, but it has to be higher than the height of the table.



What score does one player has to achieve to win the game?

Table Tennis Rules


11. The player has to achieve a score of 11. A match can be any odd number of games. As well, if the game has a score of 10-10 then a player has to get a two point advantage to win.



How long do the players have between the successive games of a match?

Table Tennis Rules


1 minute. An interval between the successive games of a match can be up to 1 minute. At that time the players are required to leave their raquets on the table.



Can the players choose the balls on a tournament?

Table Tennis Rules


yes . The players have an opportunity to choose the ball before coming to a playing area.



Is there any limits on the color of clothing during a match?

Table Tennis Rules


yes . The clothes have to be of the color clearly different from the ball in use.



Do the players have to wear socks?

Table Tennis Rules


yes . The players also have to wear soft-soled shoes.



How high should the net be?

Table Tennis Rules


6 in. (15.24 cm).



On a typical paddle, what is the name of the layer between the blade and the rubber?

Advanced Table Tennis


Sponge . The thickness of the sponge greatly influences the characteristics of the paddle: thicker sponge provides more speed while thinner sponge provides more control.



Which one of those is not a table tennis shot?

Advanced Table Tennis


pop. Looping is putting top spin on the ball and chopping is the reverse spin (back spin). Smashing is, well, hitting the ball as hard as you can (and preferably on the table). A pop is nothing but a pop.



What is the other main blade type, with Shakehand?

Advanced Table Tennis


Penhold . If you hold your paddle like you’re shaking someone's hand, then you are a "Shakehander". If you hold your paddle like you are holding a pen, then you are a "Penholder". The "Penholder" grip is most popular amongst Asian players.



According to the ITTF rules, how high must you throw the ball in the air to start a service in order for the service to be considered legal?

Advanced Table Tennis


16 cm (6.3 inches). The complete ITTF law 2.6.2 says: "The server shall project the ball near vertically upwards, without imparting spin, so that it rises at least 16cm after leaving the palm of the free hand and then falls without touching anything before being struck."