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Rules and Regulations of Table Tennis for Singles and Doubles

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Table tennis, or ping pong, is a widely loved sport. Knowing the rules and regulations of table tennis rules and regulations of table tennis ensures fair and competitive play. This guide covers the rules for singles and doubles, including scoring, serving, and net and let regulations. Table Tennis Rules for Singles 1. Scoring: Winning Points: A player scores a point if the opponent fails to return the ball correctly—this includes not hitting the ball over the net, missing the table, or allowing the ball to bounce more than once. Game Points: Each game is played to 11 points, with a 2-point margin required to win. Match Format: Matches can be best-of-five or best-of-seven games. 2. Service Rules: Serving Method: The server must toss the ball at least 16 cm vertically and hit it so it bounces once on their side and once on the opponent's side. Serve Rotation: Players alternate serves every two points. Deuce Rule: At 10-10, players alternate serves after each point until one pl...