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There is often confusion about whether you are allowed to touch the table while playing table tennis. Fortunately, this is clearly regulated. With what can the table be touched? What happens if you move the table? And do you lose a point if you touch the net? In this post you will find out!
Those who are regular watchers of the sport of ping pong (which is also known as table tennis in different parts of the world), might have often seen players touch the table during play and wondered why. Here we try to explain what is the rationale behind why table tennis players do that.
There are multiple reasons why table tennis players touch the table during a game, including wiping off sweat and moisture, habit and ritual, correcting position, wasting time, and psyching the opponent.
9 Ιαν 2023 · The most common way players touch the table is an accidental bump during a rally that could lose a point if the table moves. Players touch the table with a free hand before the start of a point to check their distance from the table. Finally, players rub their hands on the table to dry off sweat.
Table tennis is extremely demanding – Yes, really! Professional players burn up to 650 calories in an hour (read more here). That’s precisely why players use the walk to the net as a small breather. After an intense rally, the seconds gained to take a quick breath can be crucial for the next point. Reason 3 – Tactics and psychological tricks.
Players are generally not allowed to touch the table in table tennis during a match unless they have explicit permission from the referee. This rule ensures that the playing surface remains undisturbed, guaranteeing a level field for both competitors.
9 Αυγ 2024 · It is legal to touch the table on the table tennis table between points, as long as the ball is not in play. However, touching the table during a point is not allowed, and it...
