7.1.3 The Laws Of Table Tennis 6 Service
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This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
7.1.3 The Laws Of Table Tennis 6 Service
3.6.1 At the start of service the ball shall rest freely on the flat, open
palm of the free hand and shall be stationary, behind the server's end
line and above the level of the playing surface.
3.6.2 The server shall then project the ball near vertically upwards, without
imparting spin, so that it rises at least 16cm after leaving the palm of
the free hand.
3.6.3 As the ball is falling from the highest point of its trajectory the
server shall strike it so that it touches first his court, passes over
or around the net assembly and touches the receiver's court; in doubles,
the ball shall touch the right half court of server and receiver.
3.6.4 Both the ball and the racket shall be above the level of the playing
surface from the last moment at which the ball is stationary until it
is struck.
3.6.5 When the ball is struck it shall be behind the server's end line but
not farther back than the part of the server's body, other than his
arm, head or leg, which is farthest from his end line.
3.6.6 It is the responsibility of the player to serve so that the umpire or
assistant umpire can see that he complies with the requirements for a
good service.
3.6.6.1 If the umpire or assistant umpire is doubtful of the legality of a
service but neither is sure that it is illegal the server may, on the
first occasion in a match, be warned without losing a point.
3.6.6.2 If subsequently in the match the same player's service is of doubtful
legality, for the same or for any other reason, he shall not be given
the benefit of the doubt and shall lose a point.
3.6.6.3 Whenever there is a clear failure to comply with the requirements for
a good service no warning shall be given and the server shall lose a
point, on the first as on any other occasion.
3.6.7 Exceptionally, strict observance of any of the requirements for a good
service may be waived where the umpire is notified, before play begins,
that compliance is prevented by physical disability.
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