Q 01/05

Since the 2000 rule change, what is the diameter of a regulation ball?

A) 38 mm

B) 40 mm

C) 42 mm

D) 44 mm

Answer · why

B) 40 mm

The bigger ball has more air resistance and was brought in to slow the game down for television; world No. 1 Vladimir Samsonov threatened to boycott t...

Q 02/05

A game is won by the first player to reach how many points, provided they lead by two?

A) 11

B) 15

C) 21

D) 25

Answer · why

A) 11

Games were played to 21 until September 2001, when the ITTF shortened them and cut the serve rotation from five points to two.

Q 03/05

During a game, how often does the serve switch between opponents?

A) After every point

B) After every two

C) After every three

D) After every five

Answer · why

B) After every two

Once both players reach ten, they alternate serving a single point each until someone leads by two.

Q 04/05

When serving, the ball must be tossed straight up at least how far before it is struck?

A) 16 cm

B) 20 cm

C) 25 cm

D) 30 cm

Answer · why

A) 16 cm

The toss must come off an open, flat palm with no spin, so the receiver and umpire can see the serve coming.

Q 05/05

How long is a regulation table?

A) 9 ft (2.74 m)

B) 10 ft (3.05 m)

C) 11 ft (3.35 m)

D) 12 ft (3.66 m)

Answer · why

A) 9 ft (2.74 m)

It is 5 feet wide and 2.5 feet high, and the ITTF approves only wooden tables or wood derivatives for competition.