Ping pong is a scaled-down version of tennis that’s played on a table with a net in the middle. The game is very popular around the world and it’s considered an excellent exercise for both the body and mind. The game is so fun to play that people often forget the rules and get into trouble when they’re not careful. To prevent this, it’s important to understand five ping pong serving rules for singles that you need to keep in mind when playing the sport.
The rules of ping pong are very similar to those of tennis, with the exception of a few key differences. One of the main differences is that you can hit the ball anywhere on the table as long as it lands over the net in your opponent’s half of the court. However, you cannot touch the ball with your non-paddle hand during a rally as this would be considered an illegal hit and result in a point for your opponent.
To serve the ball in ping pong, you must hold it in your open palm behind your end of the table and then toss it at least 6” straight up. The ball must then strike your side of the net before hitting your opponent’s. The game is won by the first player or pair to score 11 points.
To play the game, you’ll need a full-size ping pong table and a paddle (also known as a racket). The table must be 9 ft long, 5 ft wide and 2.5 ft high. The paddle must be rigid and have a surface that’s 85% natural wood material. It must also be a vivid color other than black and it must not match the color of the ball. You must show your paddle to the umpire and your opponent before every game and you’re not allowed to change your paddle without an umpire’s approval.