Tricky Rules

Question 1

How many racket testing failures lead to what suspension?

Answer 1

4 failures in four years –> suspension of 12 months

Question 2

Lettering on sourrounds: How many colors? How high ?

Answer 2

2, 40cm (max)

Question 3

Advertisements on box floor?

Answer 3

Max. 6 total, 2 at each end (each 5sqm), 1 at each side (each 2.5 sqm)

Question 4

Advertisements on players clothing front?

Answer 4

1 makers trademark (24sqcm), 6 total, max 4 in front, rest on side or shoulder (max 600 sqcm = A4)

Question 5

Advertisements on players clothing on the back?

Answer 5

Max 2 (400 sqcm total)

Question 6

Advertisements on players shorts/skirts?

Answer 6

Max 2 (120 sqcm total) only front or side

Question 7

Advertisements on umpires’ clothing?

Answer 7

Max 40 sqcm

Question 8

What decisions of an AU can’t be overruled by the umpire?

Answer 8

• player’s service action is illegal
• that a player obstructs the ball
• that the ball in service touches the net
• that the conditions of play are disturbed in a way that could affect the outcome of the rally

Question 9

What ist die AU solely responsible?

Answer 9

Edge or side balls on his/her side

Question 10

What rules apply only if both players or pairs are in a wheelchair?

Answer 10

1. Minimum contact with the
   seat or cushion(s), with the back of the thigh, when the ball is struck
2. opponent touches the table with either hand before striking
   the ball
3. opponent’s footrest or foot touches the floor during play

Question 11

Must the whole ball be visible for the opponent while serving?

Answer 11

No, only a part of the ball is sufficient.

Question 12

Net Assembly: How many parts?

Answer 12

4 (Net, its suspension, supporting posts including the clamps)

Question 13

Net Assembly: Which parts?

Answer 13

Net, its suspension, supporting posts including the clamps

Question 14

Multiball system: How many balls chosen per player?

Answer 14

15 balls per player (if only one player is present, umpire choses 15 additional balls randomly)

Question 15

Not multiball system: How many balls chosen per player?

Answer 15

2-3 (if both players agree on the order of balls selected i.e. 1, 2 and 3, the umpire will use the
balls according to the selection of the players)

Question 16

Racket visual control before a match: Control what?

Answer 16

• Damage to coverings and blades
• trimming,
• coverings correctly affixed
• extensions of coverings
• layers of blade are continuous also into the handle
• any other irregularity

Question 17

Racket Control in RCC: What is tested?

Answer 17

• LARC (List of Authorised Racket Coverings authorised by ITTF)
• Flatness (Use of electronic devices)
• Thickness (Use of electronic devices)
• VOC (use of electronic device)

Question 18

Wheelchair Matches: Table legs should be how far away from end line?

Answer 18

40cm at least

Question 19

In which events double pairs must be dressed uniformly?

Answer 19

• team matches
  if from the same association also in
• World
• Olympic
• Paralymic
  Competitions

Question 20

The ends of the net shall
a. be attached to the supporting posts from top to bottom
b. be as close as possible to the supporting posts
c. be as close as possible to the supporting posts so that the gap between the net and the post is not more than 20mm
d. be well supported

Answer 20

The correct answer is a.
2.2.4 The bottom of the net, along its whole length, shall be as close as possible to the playing surface and the ends of the net shall be attached to the supporting posts
from top to bottom

Question 21

X makes a good return and then stumbles and drops his racket. To steady himself, he rests the hand with which he had held the racket on the playing surface but does not move the table. A’s return misses the table. The umpire should
a. award a point to A because X touched the playing surface with his free hand
b. take no action because the playing surface was not moved
c. award a point to A because X touched the playing surface with his racket
hand
d. award a point to X because A did not make a good return

Answer 21

The correct answer is a.
2.10.1.11 if an opponent’s free hand touches the playing surface
2.5.6 The free hand is the hand not carrying the racket In this case both hands of player
X were free hands

Question 22

At the start of a doubles match, A serves to X. When the score is 6-4 in the 5th and
final game, who should be serving to whom?
a. A serves to X
b. Y serves to B
c. X serves to A or Y serves to B
d. A serves to Y or B serves to X

Answer 22

The correct answer is c.
Since A served first in the match, in the 5th game either A could have served to X or B
could have served to Y first. Therefore at the score 6-4 either X or Y is serving, and,
since it is the final game, the receiver changed when X/Y scored 5 points

Question 23

During an individual match play is continuous except for
a. an interval of 2 minutes between successive games
b. an interval of 1 minute between successive games
c. an interval of 5 minutes between the 3rd and 4th games in a match of the
best of 5, and 1 minute between other successive games
d. an interval of 1 minute between successive games and other authorised
intervals

Answer 23

The correct answer is d.
3.4.4.1.1 an interval of up to 1 minute between successive games of an individual
match; 3.4.4.1.2 brief intervals for towelling after every 6 points from the start of each
game and at the change of ends in the last possible game of an individual match.
b. is only partially correct

Question 24

After every 6 points players are entitled to a brief interval for towelling. The assistant umpire, who is keeping time, should
a. take no action as the towel break is part of the playing time of a game
b. stop the watch as the towel break is not part of the playing time of a game
c. stop the watch, if she is of the opinion that the players are taking long towel breaks
d. comply with the referee’s decision, which he or she will announce at the briefing before start of the tournament

Answer 24

The correct answer is b.
HMO Appendix A 14 Start the timer as the first player serves, stop, and re-start it for substantial breaks in play, such as time spent for towelling

Question 25

In a doubles service, the ball touches the server’s right half court and then the net. The umpire should a. immediately call net, then let if the ball touches the receiver’s half court b. wait until the ball touches the receiver’s half court before calling let c. raise her arm but wait for the ball to touch the court before making a call d. wait for the ball to touch the correct court or not before calling let or fault

Answer 25

The correct answer is d. HMO Appendix D When the ball touches the net during service, the umpire should wait until the ball touches the correct court or half-court and make the appropriate call

Question 26

The free hand, while in contact with the ball and at the instant of projecting the ball upwards, shall be a. behind the server's left court end line b. above the level of the playing surface and behind the server's end line c. behind the server's right court end line d. none of the other three answers presented are correct

Answer 26

The correct answer is d. 2.6.4 From the start of service until it is struck, the ball shall be above the level of the playing surface and behind the server's end line, and it shall not be hidden from the receiver by the server or his or her doubles partner or by anything they wear or carry. There is no reference to the position of the free hand in service, just the ball.

Question 27

At the start of the fifth game of a doubles match between A/B and X/Y, X served to B. Who should be serving and receiving after the players change ends with the score 2 –5? a. B to X b. A to X c. A to Y d. Y to B

Answer 27

The correct answer is c. Initial order X-B-Y-A so at 2-5 A is serving but the order is reversed A-Y-B-X.

Question 28

When the expedite system is in operation a. the receiver wins the point if he makes twelve good returns counting the return of service as the first return b. each player serves one point in turn; the stroke counter counts when the return is good c. in singles the receiver of the last point in a game always serves the first point in the next game provided that the match is not over d. none of the other three answers presented are correct

Answer 28

The correct answer is d. 2.15.4 Thereafter, each player shall serve for 1 point in turn until the end of the game, and if the receiving player or pair makes 13 correct returns in a rally the receiver shall score a point. 2.15.5 Introduction of the expedite system shall not alter the order of serving and receiving in the match, as defined in 2.13.6. a. is not correct as the receiver has to make 13 returns; b. is not correct as the stroke counter counts as soon as the ball is struck, the umpire decides whether the return is good; c. is not correct in terms of 2.15.5

Question 29

In timing a match, a. time should be started when the ball is first served and stopped at the end of each rally b. the umpire or assistant umpire time the pre-match practice, each game, the intervals between games and any time-outs; time is stopped whenever the ball leaves the playing area c. the assistant umpire times the pre-match practice, each game and the intervals between games, the umpire must time any time-outs. Time is stopped for any delay such as a long conversation between playing partners in doubles d. the umpire or assistant umpire time the pre-match practice, each game, the intervals between games and any time-outs. Time is stopped whenever the ball leaves the playing area and any delay such as a long conversation between playing partners in doubles

Answer 29

The correct answer is b. 3.3.2.5 Either the umpire or the assistant umpire may: 3.3.2.5.5 time the duration of the practice period, of play and of intervals. HMO Appendix A 14 Start the timer as the first player serves, stop, and re-start it for substantial breaks in play, such as time spent for towelling or retrieving the ball from outside the playing area.

Question 30

Under misbehaviour regulations a. the umpire shows a yellow card when giving a warning b. the umpire shows a red card when directing an advisor to leave c. the umpire shows a yellow and a red card when awarding a penalty point d. all other answers presented are correct

Answer 30

The correct answer is d. 3.5.2.2 … the umpire may, on the first occasion, hold up a yellow card … 3.5.2.7 …if a coach or another adviser who has been warned commits a further offence in the same individual match or team match, the umpire shall hold up a red card and send him or her away from the playing area … 3.5.2.3 … if a player who has been warned commits a second offence in the same individual match or team match, the umpire shall award 1 point to the offender's opponent and for a further offence he or she shall award 2 points, each time holding up a yellow and a red card together.

Question 31

After the umpire gives a warning or awards a penalty point the assistant umpire a. places cards by the scoreboard as directed by the umpire b. places a yellow card by the scoreboard after a warning but takes no special action after the award of penalty points c. places a red marker by the scoreboard next to the yellow marker after the award of a penalty point d. places a red only marker by the scoreboard after the award of a penalty point

Answer 31

The correct answer is c. HMO 17.2.3 When a formal warning has been given, a yellow marker should be placed near the score indicator, next to the score of the player who has been warned. Similarly, if a player has had a penalty point awarded against him or her, both a yellow and red marker should be placed near the score indicator

Question 32

One player of a doubles pair, player B, is in a wheelchair, and her partner, player A, is standing. During a rally, just as A is making a return, B’s foot touches the floor. The umpire should a. call let and caution B that her foot must not touch the floor b. award a point to X/Y as B’s foot touched the floor during the rally c. award a point to X/Y because B caused a distraction d. take no action

Answer 32

The correct answer is d. 2.10.1.14 if both players or pairs are in a wheelchair due to a physical disability and 2.10.1.14.3 his or her opponent’s footrest or foot touches the floor during play. Because both players are not in a wheelchair, 2.10.1.14.3 does not apply. HMO Appendix F

Question 33

After the assistant umpire calls 3 faults against one player the player protests that the assistant umpire is not interpreting the service law correctly. The player wants to appeal to the referee. The umpire should a. stop the game and call for the referee whether the player agrees b. ask the player to continue or face penalties under the point penalty system c. show the player a yellow card and ask the player to continue immediately d. call the referee if the player agrees the assistant is making mistakes interpreting the service law

Answer 33

The correct answer is a. HMO 4.6.1 A player, or in a team match his or her captain, may appeal against what he or she believes to be a wrong rule interpretation by the umpire, assistant umpire or stroke counter

Question 34

After the first game the assistant umpire a. changes the score indicator immediately, changing the game score then changes the points scores to 0-0 b. changes the score indicator immediately, changes the points scores to blank then changes the game score c. changes the score indicator just before the players return for the next game, changing the points scores to blank then changes the game score d. changes the score indicator just before the players return for the next game, changing the game score then changes the points scores to blank

Answer 34

The correct answer is c. HMO Appendix A 22 Just before the players return for the next game, set the points score indicators to the blank position and alter the appropriate games score indicators to reflect the result of the previous game

Question 35

In a wheelchair singles match between A and X, A lifts his body from his wheelchair such that neither of his thighs make contact with the wheelchair seat after making a good return to a wide ball. X fails to make a good return. The umpire should award a a. point to X because A failed to maintain contact with his chair b. point to A because X failed to make a good return as A lifted his thighs off the seat only after striking the ball c. let and warn A to maintain contact with the seat of his chair d. point to A but warn him to maintain contact with the seat of his chair

Answer 35

The correct answer is b. 2.10.1.14 if both players or pairs are in a wheelchair due to a physical disability and 2.10.1.14.1 his or her opponent does not maintain a minimum contact with the seat or cushion(s), with the back of the thigh, when the ball is struck; HMO Appendix F/HMO 12.1.6 A player who is in a wheelchair due to a physical disability and who does not maintain a contact with the seat or cushion with the rear side of at least one of the thighs just before striking the ball is considered to be gaining an unfair advantage and the opponent is awarded a point. In this case the thighs were lifted after striking the ball.

Question 36

In a singles match of a Para tournament, player A requests an injury break as he is unable to play temporarily due to the nature of his disability. The umpire should a. not allow the injury break as the disability was already present at the start of the match b. allow the shortest possible injury break because it is necessary to be more considerate towards a player who is disabled c. call the referee d. not allow the injury break because disabled players are not entitled to request injury breaks

Answer 36

The correct answer is c. HMO 13.5.4/Appendix F If a player with a disability is unable to play temporarily due to the nature of his/her disability or condition, the referee may, after consulting a medical classifier or doctor at the competition, allow a medical recovery time of the shortest practical duration, but in no circumstances more than 10 minutes.

Question 37

In a doubles match, players A and B are in wheelchairs whilst player X, who is in a wheelchair, partners player Y, a standing para player who uses a walking stick for balance. During a rally, player A’s racket hand accidently touches the playing surface just before he hits the ball back over the net. The umpire should a. call ‘let’ because A did not deliberately touch the playing surface with his racket hand b. award a point to X/Y because A's racket hand touched the playing surface before he hit the ball c. take no action and allow the rally to continue d. award a point to X/Y and warn A under PPS because he used his racket hand to support himself as he hit the ball

Answer 37

The correct answer is c. 2.10.1.14 if both players or pairs are in a wheelchair due to a physical disability and 2.10.1.14.2 his or her opponent touches the table with either hand before striking the ball. Because all players are not in a wheelchair, 2.10.1.14.2 does not apply. HMO Appendix F

Question 38

During a doubles rally, B places her free hand on the table to regain her balance just as A, her partner, strikes the ball. The table was not moved, and X misses her return.

Answer 38

The correct answer is Point to X/Y 2.10.1.11 if an opponent's free hand touches the playing surface Opponents are both A and B

Question 39

In a doubles match, A and X are standing athletes, whilst their partners, B and Y, are in wheelchairs. During a rally, as B makes a return, A’s foot crosses over the imaginary extension of the centre line of the table.

Answer 39

The correct answer is Point to X/Y 2.10.1 Unless the rally is a let, a player shall score a point 2.10.1.15 if, where an opposing doubles pair includes at least one player in a wheelchair, any part of the wheelchair or a foot of a standing player crosses an imaginary extension of the centre line of the table Each player must stay on their own side of the centre line or it is a point to their opponent

Question 40

Can an appeal made by a player against the decision of the assistant umpire because of obstruction?

Answer 40

No - no appeals concerning fact decisions

Question 41

How much percent of the blade by thickness shall be of natural wood?

Answer 41

At least 85% of the blade by thickness shall be of natural wood

Question 42

An adhesive layer within the blade may be reinforced with fibrous material such as carbon fibre, glass fibre or compressed paper, but shall not be thicker than?

Answer 42

an adhesive layer within the blade may be reinforced with fibrous material such as carbon fibre, glass fibre or compressed paper, but shall not be thicker than 7.5% of the total thickness or 0.35mm, whichever is the smaller.

Question 43

Ordinary pimpled rubber is a single layer of non-cellular rubber, natural or synthetic, with pimples evenly distributed over its surface at a density of?

Answer 43

Ordinary pimpled rubber is a single layer of non-cellular rubber, natural or synthetic, with pimples evenly distributed over its surface at a density of not less than 10 per cm² and not more than 30 per cm².

Question 44

Side of the blade used for striking the ball shall be covered with?

Answer 44

A side of the blade used for striking the ball shall be covered with either ordinary pimpled rubber, with pimples outwards having a total thickness including adhesive of not more than 2.0mm, or sandwich rubber, with pimples inwards or outwards, having a total thickness including adhesive of not more than 4.0mm