Edge of the table?

Table Tennis General

Last updated 14 years ago

kieran Unknown

kieran Unknown Asked 14 years ago

If the ball hits the edge of the table, (on the side), does it count as a point?

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Kieran,

If the ball hits anywhere on the top of the table it is in.  So if it hits the side of the table it is out.

Even if the ball hits the edge of the top of the table it is still a good shot.

For other rules questions go to our Lesson on a Summary of the Most Important Rules.  From that Lesson you can also download a free copy of the Rules Brochure.


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