I have a question about table tennis and I can't really find a answer, and I'm entering a tournament Thursday so if you can get back to me ASAP it would be appreciated.
My question is "If I serve the ball and it hits the net and goes over but goes off the table and doesn't hit the other side is that still considered a net serve?
Jimmy
2.9 A Let
2.9.1 The rally shall be a let
2.9.1.1 if in service the ball, in passing over or around the net assembly, touches it, provided the service is otherwise good or the ball is obstructed by the receiver or his partner;
For the service to be otherwise good, it must comply with all the other requirements for a good service, including Law 2.6.3:
2.6.3 As the ball is falling the server shall strike it so that it touches first his court and then, after passing over or around the net assembly, touches directly the receiver's court; in doubles, the ball shall touch successively the right half court of server and receiver.
So as you can see, if the serve hits the net, it must then touch the receiver's court in order to be a let. If it misses the receiver's court, it is a point for the receiver.
Good luck in the tournament!

