- A Ping-Pong server must stand behind. Not alongside the Ping-Pong table during the service.
- A Ping-Pong serve must have a trajectory that will take it off the opponent's end of the table. Serves with trajectory that will take them off the side of the table are not permitted.
- A Ping-Pong serve need not have a trajectory that will carry it off the opponent's end of the table after one bounce on the opponent's side.
- Example: a 'drop serve' is permitted.
- Illegal serves will result in the loss of a point by the server.
- Serving shall always change players after five points. Even if a player is losing in a 'game point' situation, his opponent might still be designated as the server. If a player is losing in a 'game point' situation, he may lose on an illegal or losing serve.
- One can lose on a serve.
- Must serve five times in a row.
- No contact between the paddle and the table.
- All games are single-game elimination to 21 pts.
- Except the championship game which is best two of three to 15 pts.
- When serving the ball must be thrown up at least five inches before contacting your paddle.
- After you have served your five points you switch sides with your doubles partner.
- Remember for doubles - serve opposite court
- alternate shot
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