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B · Beginner · 6 rules · Step 1 of 4

Scoring and winning

  1. How does scoring work in table tennis?A game is won by the first player to reach 11 points.
  2. How many games are in a table tennis match?A match is the best of any odd number of games.
  3. How many serves does each player get in table tennis?Each player serves for 2 points, then the serve passes to the other.

Serving

  1. What are the rules for serving in table tennis?The serve starts with the ball resting on the open palm of the free hand.

Rallies, points and doubles

  1. How do you win a point in table tennis?You win the point when your opponent fails to make a correct serve or a correct return.
  2. Is an edge ball good in table tennis?A return is good if the ball lands on the opponent's court, directly or after touching the net.
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