Sage-Tips

What happens on the table tennis serve if the ball hits the net but still goes over to the opponents side?

During a serve, if the ball hits the net but still bounces on the opponent’s side of the table, the point is a let (which means it needs to be replayed). If the ball goes around the net, the shot is valid, whether it’s a serve or a rally.

Can the ping pong ball hit the post?

2.7 A Good Return 2.7. 1 The ball, having been served or returned, shall be struck so that it passes over or around the net assembly and touches the opponent’s court, either directly or after touching the net assembly. 2.5.

When you serve and the ping pong ball hits the net but still goes over it is called a?

6. A SERVE THAT TOUCHES THE NET ON THE WAY OVER IS A “LET” Can the ball hit the net in ping pong? Yes, during a RALLY, if it touches the top of the net and then otherwise lands as a legitimate hit.

What happens if the ball hits the net during a point within the game?

During a serve, if the ball hits the net but still bounces on the opponent’s side of the table, the point is a let (which means it needs to be replayed). If the ball hits the net and doesn’t make it to the other half of the table, the receiver is automatically awarded a point.

What happens if the ball hits the net in tennis?

If a served ball touches the net but lands in, it is replayed because the net interfered. On any other shot in the game, however, if the ball touches the net and lands in, it remains in play. You lose the point if you fail to return an opponent’s good shot before the second bounce.

What if the ball hits you in tennis?

A player loses a point when the ball hits him or anything he is wearing or carrying besides the racket. The only way to score a legal point in tennis is by using your racket. The moment a ball hits your body or clothing, the play is deemed over and the point is awarded to your opponent.

What is table tennis fault?

A Fault is called when a player makes an error to lose the point according to a rule. For example, when a serve is performed illegally (eg. the toss is not higher than 6 inches), this is a fault and the opponent gets the point.

What happens if the ball hits the net in table tennis?

During a serve, if the ball hits the net but still bounces on the opponent’s side of the table, the point is a let (which means it needs to be replayed). If the ball hits the net and doesn’t make it to the other half of the table, the receiver is automatically awarded a point.

Can you hit the ball before it bounces in ping pong?

VOLLEYS are NOT ALLOWED Can you hit the ball before it bounces in ping pong? No. In regular tennis you may “volley” the ball (hitting the ball before it bounces on your side of the net). But in table tennis, this results in a point for your opponent.

How do you win a point in table tennis?

A point is won by you if your opponent is unable to return the ball to your side of the table (e.g. they miss the ball, they hit the ball but it misses your side of the table, or the ball hits the net), or if they hit the ball before it bounces on their side of the table.

Is the ball hitting the top edge of the table good?

If the ball passed over the playing surface before hitting the edge of the table, then the ball must have hit the top edge and therefore the return must be good. After all, it would be almost impossible for the ball to pass over the playing surface and then hit the vertical side. Ball hitting the top edge of the table = in Side = not a good return