The serve is one of the most important strokes in table tennis - after all, every rally has to start with a service! Unfortunately, the service rules are also one of the most complex areas of ping-pong, and are subject to change on a regular basis as the ITTF try to find the ideal service laws.
In this article, I'll walk you through the current service rules, and explain how to follow them properly and serve legally. I'll update the content as any new changes to the service laws are introduced, so you can be confident that you are always getting up to date information.
