Physical Education

Unit - 5

5.1.10.Table Tennis Rules
The Table
The surface of the table, known as the playing surface, is rectangular, 2.74m (9ft) long and 1.525m (5ft) wide, and lies in a horizontal plane 76cm (2ft 6in) from the floor. The playing surface does not include the sides of the tabletop.
The Net Assembly
The top of the net, along its whole length, is 15.25cm (6in) high.
The Ball
The ball is made of celluloid or similar plastics material and can be white or orange. The diameter of the ball is 40mm. This was changed from 38mm in the year 2000.
The Racket
The racket can be any size, shape or weight. The surface material covering the wood must be bright red on one side and black on the other.
Hitting
A player hits the ball if they touch it in play with their racket held in the hand, or with the racket-hand below the wrist.