Table Tennis Rules Quiz

How many points are needed to win a standard table tennis game?

• 9 points

• 11 points

• 15 points

• 21 points

In a regular game, how many serves does each player get before alternating to their opponent?

• 1 serve each

• 2 serves each

• 3 serves each

• 5 serves each

True or False: A player must win a point specifically off their own serve in order to score that point.

• True

• False

What happens when the score reaches 10-10 in a game?

• The game ends in a tie

• First player to 11 wins

• A player must win by 2 points

• The game goes to sudden death

When the score is tied at 10-10, how does the serving pattern change?

• Players serve 2 serves each, alternating

• Players serve 1 serve each, alternating

• The serving pattern stays the same

• The player who served last continues serving

Which of the following are typical competitive play formats? (Select all that apply)

• Best of 3 (first to win 2 games)

• Best of 5 (first to win 3 games)

• Best of 7 (first to win 4 games)

• Best of 9 (first to win 5 games)

What is the minimum height requirement for tossing the ball during a legal serve?

• 4 inches (10cm)

• 6 inches (16cm)

• 8 inches (20cm)

• 10 inches (25cm)

Where must your toss and contact with the ball occur during a legal serve?

• Anywhere on your side of the table

• Behind the table surface (not over)

• Directly over the center line

• At least 2 feet from the table

Complete this rule: "You cannot _______ the ball with any part of your body during service."

What happens when the ball hits the net during service?

• The server loses the point

• It's a let - the point is replayed with no penalty

• The server gets one warning, then loses the point

• The receiver gets the point automatically