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Table Tennis Rules Trivia Quiz

This is about American rules and regulations for the professional table tennis.

A multiple-choice quiz by lanire. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lanire

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,935

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1475

Last 3 plays: Guest 188 (7/10), Guest 151 (6/10), Guest 49 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How large should be the table for the game? Hint

8 ft. by 4 ft. (2.4 m. by 1.2 m.)

8 ft. by 5 ft. (2.4 m. by 1.5 m.)

9 ft. by 4 ft. (2.7 m. by 1.2 m.)

9 ft. by 5 ft. (2.7 m. by 1.5 m.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the diameter of a table tennis ball? Hint

40 mm

45 mm

35 mm

50 mm

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Question 3 of 10

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

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. For which of the following a player would not recieve a point? Hint

If his opponent hits the ball twice in one turn

If his opponent's ball touches the net

If his opponent's free hand touches the table

If his opponent's return passes without touching the table

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Question 5 of 10

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

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Question 6 of 10

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

2 minutes

1 minute

1 hour

3 minutes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Can the players choose the balls on a tournament?

Answer: (Yes or No)

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Question 8 of 10

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

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Do the players have to wear socks?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. How high should the net be? Hint

5 in. (12.7 cm)

5.5 in. (13.97 cm)

7 in. (17.78 cm)

6 in. (15.24 cm)

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Apr 11 2024 : Guest 188: 7/10
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 151: 6/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 49: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How large should be the table for the game?

Answer: 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.

2. What is the diameter of a table tennis ball?

Answer: 40 mm

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

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

Answer: 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.

4. For which of the following a player would not recieve a point?

Answer: If his opponent's ball touches the net

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

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: 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.

7. Can the players choose the balls on a tournament?

Answer: yes

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

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

Answer: yes

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

9. Do the players have to wear socks?

Answer: yes

The players also have to wear soft-soled shoes.

10. How high should the net be?

Answer: 6 in. (15.24 cm)

Source: Author lanire

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