Losing on a serve

Table Tennis Rules

Last updated 11 years ago

Thomas Parker

Thomas Parker Asked 11 years ago

If the score is point to something and you serve it off the table can you lose, I have heard that it is not possible to lose on a serve but I guess it has happened on the Olympics. Thank you and keep up the good work.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Thomas,

If you make a mistake with your serve you do lose a point straight away.  In Table Tennis you don't get a second chance with your serve.

That is one of the reasons that it is important to practice your serves a lot during your training.

It even happens at the Olympics sometimes.


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Thomas Parker

Thomas Parker Posted 11 years ago

That clears up so much thank you!


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

No problems Thomas.  If you have any other queries just let me know.



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