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Test your knowledge of table tennis rules and basics with this 15-question trivia quiz! Questions cover a range of topics, including scoring, serving rules, and basic shot types. Each question has four possible answers, and the correct answer is provided with no additional text. Try your hand at this quiz to see how well you know the ins and outs of table tennis!

Question 1:

How many points are required to win a game in table tennis?

A) 15

B) 21

C) 25

D) 30

1 b

Question 2:

What is the maximum height that the ball can be served in table tennis?

A) 6 inches

B) 8 inches

C) 10 inches

D) 12 inches

1 b

Question 3:

How many games are required to win a match in table tennis?

A) 1

B) 3

C) 5

D) 7

1 b

Question 4:

What is the term used for a shot that is hit with the backhand side of the paddle?

A) Forehand

B) Backhand

C) Smash

D) Lob

1 b

Question 5:

What is the term used for a shot that is hit with the front (or playing) side of the paddle?

A) Forehand

B) Backhand

C) Smash

D) Lob

1 b

Question 6:

How many times can a ball be hit by a player on each side of the table before it must be returned over the net?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) Unlimited

1 b

Question 7:

What is the term used for a serve that hits the net and lands on the other side?

A) Let serve

B) Fault serve

C) Winning serve

D) Legal serve

1 b

Question 8:

What is the term used for a shot that is hit with a lot of topspin, causing the ball to curve downward as it approaches the opponent?

A) Backspin

B) Sidespin

C) Topspin

D) Chop

1 b

Question 9:

What is the term used for a shot that is hit with a lot of backspin, causing the ball to bounce low and close to the net?

A) Backspin

B) Sidespin

C) Topspin

D) Chop

1 b

Question 10:

What is the term used for a shot that is hit with a lot of sidespin, causing the ball to curve to the side as it approaches the opponent?

A) Backspin

B) Sidespin

C) Topspin

D) Chop

1 b

Question 11:

In table tennis, what is the penalty for failing to serve the ball over the net?

A) Point awarded to the opponent

B) Point deducted from the server

C) Serve is retaken

D) No penalty

1 b

Question 12:

When playing doubles in table tennis, what is the order of serving?

A) The player on the left serves first, then alternates with their partner

B) The player on the right serves first, then alternates with their partner

C) The player with the highest ranking serves first

D) The players decide who serves first by flipping a coin

1 b

Question 13:

How many times can a player touch the ball with their paddle during a single stroke?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) Unlimited

1 b

Question 14:

In table tennis, what is the purpose of the umpire?

A) To keep score

B) To enforce the rules of the game

C) To make line calls

D) To help players with strategy

1 b

Question 15:

What is the minimum height that the ball must clear when served in table tennis?

A) 4 inches

B) 6 inches

C) 8 inches

D) 10 inches

1 b