Games are played to 11 points Players serve two serves each, alternating.
A player does not have to win specifically off their own serve in order to win a point If a game ties at 10-10, a player must win by 2 points. In this situation, players serve
one serve each, alternating In competition, games are played best of 5 (first to win 3 games) or best of 7 (first to win 4 games).
Social games can also be played best of 3 (first to win 2 games)
You must throw the ball up straight, from a flat palm, at least 6 inches (16cm) Your toss and service contact must be behind the table surface (not over).
You cannot hide the ball from the ball toss to contact, with any part of your body If the ball hits the net during service, it is a let, the point is replayed. There is no limit or point deductions for let serves.
A table tennis racket must be one side black, one side (recently approved) any approved color.
The official approved ball is the 40mm+ plastic ball. The dimensions of an approved table tennis table are: 9ft long, 5ft wide, 2.5ft high.
The approved height of a table tennis net is: 6 inch.
The table must be even inches wide and contain a net with even height.