All Categories MCQs
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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
57971
Is volleying the ball (hitting it before it bounces) allowed?
Answer:
No, never
Unlike tennis, volleying is illegal in table tennis. The ball must bounce on the player's side of the table before they can return it.
57972
What is a 'Let' in table tennis?
Answer:
A rally that is not scored
A 'Let' is a rally of which the result is not scored, most commonly occurring when the ball touches the net assembly during a service but is otherwise good.
57973
Touching the playing surface with which body part results in a lost point?
Answer:
The free hand
If a player's free hand (the hand not holding the racket) touches the playing surface while the ball is in play, they lose the point.
57974
What is the length of a standard table tennis table?
Answer:
2.74 m
The playing surface is a rectangle 2.74m long and 1.525m wide.
57975
What happens if the score reaches 10-10?
Answer:
Service alternates every point, win by 2
At 10-10, the service rotation switches to every single point, and a player must establish a two-point lead to win the game.
57976
In a standard game, how many consecutive serves does each player take before switching?
Answer:
2 serves
Service changes every 2 points until the score reaches 10-10 (deuce), at which point service changes after every 1 point.
57977
What does the acronym ITTF stand for?
Answer:
International Table Tennis Federation
The ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) is the governing body for all national table tennis associations.
57978
How high must the ball be tossed during a service?
Answer:
At least 16cm
The server must project the ball near vertically upwards, without imparting spin, so that it rises at least 16cm after leaving the palm of the free hand.
57979
What is the height of the net in table tennis?
Answer:
15.25 cm
According to ITTF regulations, the top of the net, along its whole length, shall be 15.25 cm above the playing surface.
57980
What is the required diameter of a regulation table tennis ball?
Answer:
40mm
The standard diameter of a table tennis ball was increased from 38mm to 40mm (40+) in the year 2000 to slow down the game and make it more viewer-friendly.