Guide to the Game: Table Tennis

Have you ever wondered what’s going on in the game or why that crazy fan is yelling at the referee? Worry no more.
We have the insider’s guide to table tennis in order for you to learn the rules and lingo of the game.
Now you will sound like a pro when you cheer and yell at the table tennis match. Get out there, join in the fun, and cheer on your Rams!


The Match

•    A match is won after the best of 5 or 7 games.
•    If the ball hits the net, goes over, and still bounces on the opponent’s half of the table, the point continues.
•    Each player is allowed to request one time-out period of up to 1 minute during a match by making a T-sign with the hands.
•    Each player has two serves each.
•    The players change ends before the next game begins.
•    It is not allowed to move the table, touch the net assembly, or put the free hand on the playing surface while the ball is in play.
•    The winner is the player or pair who first scores 11 points, unless deuce. Then the first player or pair to gain a 2 point lead.
Table Tennis Lingo

“Ping pong”
The same game played for recreation and fun; table tennis is a sport.

“Rally”
The period during which the ball is in play.

“Deuce”     
When both players or pairs (doubles) score 10 points.

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