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.
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- Start of the Service - Law 2.6.1Photo of Ways to Hold the Ball Before Service
- The Ball Toss - Law 2.6.2Diagram of The Ball Toss - Legal and Illegal Examples
- The Ball Toss Part 2 - Law 2.6.3Diagram of The Ball Toss Part 2 - Hitting the Ball on the Way Up
- Hitting the Ball Over the Net - Law 2.6.3Diagram of Hitting the Ball Over the Net
- Serving in Doubles - Law 2.6.3Diagram of Serving in Doubles
- Ball Location During Service - Law 2.6.4Diagram of Ball Location During the Service
- Hiding the Ball - Law 2.6.5Diagram of Hiding the Ball
- Graphic Index
- Text Index