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 regulation ball has measured 40 mm in diameter since October 2000; the larger ball meets more air resistance, which slowed rallies to make the spo...

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

A game goes to 11 points and must be won by two; the ITTF adopted the 11-point game on 1 September 2001 to make matches shorter and more television-fr...

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

Service changes after every two points; once both players reach 10, the serve alternates after every single point 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 ball must rise at least 16 cm after leaving the server's open, flat palm, tossed near-vertically and without spin so the receiver and umpire can s...

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)

A regulation table is 9 ft (2.74 m) long, 5 ft (1.525 m) wide and 76 cm (2.5 ft) high, with a uniformly dark, matte playing surface.