Table Tennis Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. During a rally, the ball contacts a player's racket hand below the wrist and then lands correctly on the opponent's side. What is the usual ruling?
The player loses the point because only the rubber may contact the ball
The return is valid because the racket hand below the wrist is treated as part of the racket
The rally is replayed because the contact was accidental
The return is valid only if the ball also touched the racket blade
2. At 8-6, Player A has served twice in succession. Under the normal service rotation, what happens next?
Player A continues serving until losing a rally
The receiver chooses who serves next
Player B serves once, then service returns to Player A
Service passes to Player B for the next two points
3. In doubles, where must a legal serve bounce?
Anywhere on the server's side, then anywhere on the receiver's side
On the server's left half, then the receiver's left half
On either half, provided both bounces are near the center line
On the server's right half, then the receiver's right half
4. A game reaches 10-10. What must happen for one player to win the game?
Play continues until someone reaches 15
The next point decides the game
A player must gain a two-point lead
Each player receives one final serve
5. During a rally, a player strikes the ball before it has bounced on that player's side while the ball is still above the playing surface. What is the usual result?
The rally continues as a legal volley
The opponent wins the point because the ball was obstructed
The point is replayed as a let
The player must allow the opponent to serve next
6. After leaving the server's palm, approximately how far must the ball rise in a legal table tennis serve?
At least 6 cm
At least 10 cm
At least 16 cm
At least 25 cm
7. A shot hits the upper edge of the table and then travels away. How is it normally treated?
In, because the top edge is part of the playing surface
A let, because edge contacts are replayed
Out, unless the ball also touches the net
Out, because only the center of the table counts
8. Under standard table tennis scoring, how many points normally win a game, provided the player or pair leads by at least two?
11 points
15 points
21 points
25 points
9. A player brushes upward and forward over the back of the ball to create topspin. What flight and bounce are most likely?
The ball floats without dipping and stops after the bounce
The ball curves sideways only and loses all forward speed
The ball dips toward the table and tends to kick forward after bouncing
The ball rises after contact and bounces back toward the hitter
10. In a doubles rally, Player A serves to Player X, and Player X returns the ball. Who must strike the next shot?
Player A, because the server takes two consecutive shots
Player A's partner
Either member of the serving pair
Player X's partner
11. A match is played as the best of five games. How many games must a player win to take the match?
Two games
Five games
Four games
Three games
12. A legal serve touches the net assembly and then lands correctly in the receiver's court. What is the ruling?
The receiver wins the point
The server wins the point
The serve counts and the rally continues
It is a let, so the serve is replayed
13. At the moment the ball is struck during a serve, where must it be relative to the table?
Directly above the center line and below net height
Behind the server's end line and above the level of the playing surface
Over the table and level with the net
Outside either sideline and below shoulder height
14. Which action correctly begins a standard legal serve?
Resting the ball freely on the open, stationary palm of the free hand
Holding the ball between two fingers above the table
Placing the ball on the racket before tossing it
Bouncing the ball once on the server's side by hand
15. While reaching for a short return during a rally, a player places the free hand on the playing surface. What is the ruling?
The player loses the point
The rally is replayed if the contact was accidental
A warning is given, but the rally continues
Play continues if the table does not visibly move
16. Which set of measurements is closest to the standard size of a table tennis table?
2.44 m long and 1.22 m wide
2.50 m long and 1.50 m wide
2.74 m long and 1.525 m wide
3.00 m long and 1.80 m wide