The latest table tennis competition rules

1. "Table Tennis Competition Rules" is divided into three parts:

1. Table Tennis Competition Rules

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2. International Competition Rules

3. Table Tennis Competition Regulations

1. Charter (omitted)

2. Table Tennis Competition Rules< /p>

2.1 Table

2.1.1 The upper surface of the table is called the playing surface. It should be a rectangle parallel to the horizontal plane, 2.74 meters long, 1.525 meters wide, and 76 centimeters high from the ground.

2.1.2 The playing surface does not include the sides perpendicular to the table surface.

2.1.3 The playing surface can be made of any material and should have consistent elasticity, that is, when a standard ball falls to the surface from a height of 30 centimeters from the surface, the bounce height should be approximately 23 centimeters.

2.1.4 The playing surface shall be uniformly dark and matte, with a 2 cm wide white border along each 2.74-meter edge of the playing surface, and a 2 cm wide white border along each 1.525-meter edge of the playing surface. There is a 2cm wide white end line.

2.1.5 The playing surface is divided into two equal table areas by a vertical net parallel to the end line. The entire area of ??each table area should be a whole.

2.1.6 During doubles, each table area should be divided into two equal "half areas" by a 3 mm wide white center line. The center line is parallel to the side lines and shall be considered part of the right half.

2.2 Net device

2.2.1 The net device includes the net, suspension ropes, net posts and the clamp part that fixes them on the table.

2.2.2 The net should be hung on a rope, with both ends of the rope tied to upright net posts 15.25 cm high. The distance between the outer edge of the net post and the outer edge of the sideline is 15.25 cm.

2.2.3 The top of the entire net should be 15.25 cm away from the playing surface.

2.2.4 The bottom edge of the entire net should be as close to the playing surface as possible, and its two ends should be as close to the net as possible column.

2.3 Ball

2.3.1 The ball should be a round sphere with a diameter of 40 mm.

2.3.2 The ball weighs 2.7 grams.

2.3.3 The ball should be made of celluloid or similar materials, white or orange, and matte.

2.4 Rackets

2.4.1 There is no limit on the size, shape and weight of the racket. But the bottom plate should be flat and hard.

2.4.2 The thickness of the baseboard should be at least 85% natural wood. The adhesive layer for reinforcing the base plate can be made of fibrous materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass or compressed paper, with each adhesive layer not exceeding 7.5% or 0.35 mm of the total thickness of the base plate.

2.4.3 The racket surface used for hitting the ball should be covered with a layer of ordinary particle glue with particles facing outward, together with the adhesive, the thickness should not exceed 2 mm; or use a sponge with particles facing inward or outward. The glue cover, together with the adhesive, has a thickness not exceeding 4 mm.

2.4.3.1 "Ordinary particle rubber" is a layer of natural rubber or synthetic rubber without foam. Its particles must be distributed throughout the entire rubber at an average density of no less than 10 and no more than 50 per square centimeter. surface.

2.4.3.2 "Sponge glue" means a layer of ordinary granular glue covered with a layer of foam rubber. The thickness of the ordinary granular glue does not exceed 2 mm.

2.4.4 The covering should cover the entire surface of the racket, but should not exceed its edges. The part near the handle and the part held by the fingers may not be covered, or they may be covered with any material.

2.4.5 The base plate, any interlayers in the base plate, and any coverings and adhesive layers on the hitting side shall be a single unit of uniform thickness.

2.4.6 Both sides of the racket, whether covered or not, must be matte, with one side in bright red and the other in black.

2.4.7 Slight differences in the integrity and color consistency of the racket due to accidental damage, wear or fading. It is allowed to be used as long as it does not significantly change the performance of the racket surface.

2.4.8 When a player needs to change his racket at the beginning of the game or during the game, he must show the opponent and the referee the racket he is going to use and allow them to inspect it.

2.5 Definition

2.5.1 “Bound”: A period of time during which the ball is in play.

2.5.2 "The ball is in a game state", from the last moment when the ball rests in the palm of the hand without clapping before consciously serving, to the moment when the round is awarded a score or a re-serve.

2.5.3 "Re-serve": A round in which no points will be awarded.

2.5.4 "One point": the round in which points are awarded.

2.5.5 "Clapping hand": the hand holding the racket.

2.5.6 "Not holding the clapping hand": The hand that is not holding the racket.

2.5.7 "Hit the ball": Touch the ball with the racket in your hand or the part below the wrist of the batting hand.

2.5.8 "Block": After the opponent's last shot touches our own court, if the ball is moving above the table or in the direction of the playing surface, it does not touch our own court or Touch your own player or anything he or she is wearing before crossing the end line.

2.5.9 "Server": In a round, the player who hits the ball first.

2.5.10 "Receiver: The second player to bat in a round.

2.5.11" Umpire: A person designated to manage a game .

2.5.12 "Vice Referee": A person designated to assist the referee in certain aspects.

2.5.13 "Worn or worn" items: means any item worn or worn by a player at the beginning of a round, but does not include the game ball.

2.5.14 "Over or around the net device": Except when passing between the net and the playing surface or between the net and the net frame, the ball shall be deemed to have passed. "Over or around" the net device.

2.5.15 The "end line" of the table: includes the end line of the table and the infinite extension lines at both ends of the end line.

2.6 Legal serve

2.6.1 When serving, the ball should be placed on the palm of the hand that is not holding the clapping hand, with the palm open and flat. The ball shall be at rest, behind the server's end line and above the level of the playing surface.

2.6.2 The server must throw the ball upwards almost vertically with his hands without causing the ball to rotate, and make the ball rise no less than 16 centimeters after leaving the hand that is not holding the clapping hand, and the ball should drop to It cannot touch anything before being shot out.

2.6.3 When the ball drops from the highest point of the throw, the server can hit the ball so that the ball first touches his own court, then goes over or around the net device, and then touches the receiver. Player's table area. In doubles, the ball should touch the right half of the server and then the receiver.

2.6.4 From the last moment when the ball is stationary before tossing to the time of hitting the ball, the ball and racket should be above the level of the playing surface.

2.6.5 When hitting the ball, the ball should be behind the server's end line, but not beyond the part of the server's body (other than arms, head or legs) that is farthest from the end line.

2.6.6 When a player serves, the referee or assistant referee should see clearly whether he serves in accordance with the legal service regulations.

2.6.6.1 If the referee doubts the correctness of a certain serving action of the server, and neither he nor the deputy referee is convinced that the serving action is illegal, the first time this phenomenon occurs in a game , the referee can warn the server without awarding a point.

2.6.6.2 In the same game, if the correctness of the serving action of the server or his doubles partner is again doubted, regardless of whether it is for the same reason or not, the receiving side will be awarded one point.

2.6.6.3 Regardless of whether it is the first time or at any time, if the server obviously fails to serve in accordance with the legal service regulations, he will be sentenced to lose one point without warning.

2.6.7 When a player is unable to strictly abide by certain regulations on legal serving due to physical injuries, the referee may make a decision to waive the rules, but must explain this to the referee before the game.

2.7 Legal counterattack

2.7.1 After the opponent serves or counterattacks, the player of the team must hit the ball so that the ball goes directly over or around the net device, or touches the back of the net device , and then touch the opponent's area.

2.8 Game order

2.8.1 In singles, first the server serves the ball legally, then the receiver serves the ball legally, and then the two alternately return the ball legally.

2.8.2 In doubles, first the server serves legally, then the receiver legally returns the ball, then the server's partner legally returns the ball, and then the receiver's partner legally returns the ball. After that, Athletes take turns to fight back legally in this order.

2.9 Re-serve

A re-serve shall be awarded if the following circumstances occur in the 2.9.1 round:

2.9.1.1 If the ball served by the server passes over or around When passing the net device, it touches the net device and thereafter becomes a legal serve or is blocked by the receiving player or his partner.

2.9.1.2 If the receiving player or receiving party is not ready, the ball has been served and the receiving player or receiving party does not attempt to hit the ball.

2.9.1.3 Due to interference beyond the player’s control, the player fails to serve legally, fight back legally or abide by the rules.

2.9.1.4 The referee or deputy referee suspends the game.

2.9.2 The game may be suspended under the following circumstances:

2.9.2.1 Due to the need to correct errors in the order or position of serving and receiving;

2.9.2.2 Due to the implementation of the rotational serving method;

2.9.2.3 Due to warning or punishment of players;

2.9.2.4 Due to interference with the competition environment, the result of the round may be affected.

2.10 One point

2.1O.1 Except for the round in which a re-serve is awarded, the player will get one point in the following situations:

2.10.1.1 The opponent’s player fails to Legally serving;

2.1O.1.2 The opponent's player fails to legally fight back;

2.1O.1.3 After the player serves or fights back, but before the opponent's player hits the ball, the ball touches anything other than Anything other than the net device;

2.10.1.4 After the opponent hits the ball, the ball does not touch the own court and crosses the own end line;

2.10.1.5 The opponent blocks;

2.10.1.6 The opponent hits the ball consecutively;

2.10.1.7 The opponent hits the ball with a racket surface that does not comply with the provisions of 1.4.3, 1.4.4 and 1.4.5;

2.10.1.8 An opponent's player or anything he wears moves the table;

2.10.1.9 An opponent's player or anything he wears touches the net device;

2.10 .1.10 The opponent's player touches the playing surface without clapping;

2.10.1.11 During doubles, the opponent's player hits the ball in the wrong order;

2.10.1.12 When executing the rotation service method, 1.15 occurs. 2 clause situation.

2.11 A game

2.11.1 In a game, the first team to score 11 points is the winner. After 10 draws, the first side to score 2 more points is the winner.

2.12 A game

2.12.1 A game consists of an odd number of innings.

2.12.2 A game shall be played continuously unless there is an authorized interval.

2.13 Selection of serve, serve and position

2.13.1 The right to select serve, return of serve and one side or another shall be determined by drawing lots. The winner of the lottery can choose to serve or receive first, or choose to be on one side first.

2.13.2 When one player chooses to serve or receive first, or chooses to be in a certain position first, the other player must make another choice.

2.13.3 After every two points are scored, the receiving side becomes the serving side, and so on, until the end of the game, or until the score of both sides reaches 10 points or the rotation of serving method is implemented. At this time, the order of serving and receiving remains unchanged, but each player only serves one point in turn.

2.13.4 In the first game of doubles, the first server will determine the first server, and then the first receiver will determine the first receiver. In subsequent games, after the first server is determined, the first receiver should be the player who served to him in the previous game.

2.13.5 In doubles, at each change of serve, the player in front of the server shall become the server, and the partner of the server in front shall become the server.

2.13.6 The side that serves first in a game shall be the first to receive the serve in the next game. In a doubles decider, when one side scores 5 points first, the receiving side shall exchange the order of receiving the serve.

2.13.7 In a game, a team playing in a certain position should change to another position in the next game. In the deciding game, when one side scores 5 points first, the two sides should exchange positions.

2.14 Errors in the order and direction of serving and receiving serve

2.14.1 Once the referee discovers an error in the order of serving and receiving serve, the referee shall immediately suspend the game and proceed to the start of the game. In the established order, the player who should serve or receive the serve shall serve or receive the serve according to the score on the court; in doubles, the order established by the side with the first right to serve in the game when the error is discovered shall be corrected and the game shall continue.

2.14.2 Once the referee finds that the players should change positions but do not, they should immediately suspend the game and proceed according to the order established at the beginning of the game and the correct position where the players should stand according to the score on the field. Correct and continue the game.

2.14.3 In any case, all scores before the error is discovered are valid.

2.15 Rotation of serving method

2.15.1 If a game is not over until 10 minutes (except when both sides have scored at least 9 points), or at any time before that At the request of both players, a rotational serving method should be implemented.

2.15.1.1 When the time limit expires and the ball is still in play, the referee should immediately suspend the game. The server whose round was suspended serves and the game continues.

2.15.1.2 When the time limit expires and the ball is not in play, the ball should be served by the receiving player in the previous round and the game continues.

2.15.2 After that, each player takes turns serving one point until the end of the game. If the receiving side makes 13 legal counterattacks, the serving side will lose one point.

2.15.3 Once the rotational service method is implemented, or a game lasts for 10 minutes, the rotational service method must be implemented in the remaining games of the game.

3.1 Scope of application of rules and regulations

3.1.1 Type of competition

3.1.1.1 "International competition", that is, competitions in which athletes from more than one association participate .

3.1.1.2 "International competition" is a competition between teams from different associations.

3.1.1.3 "Open Competition" is a competition in which athletes from all associations can register to participate.

3.1.1.4 "Restricted competitions" are competitions that are limited to athletes from specific groups other than age groups.

3.1.1.5 "Invitation Tournament" is a competition that is limited to individual invitations and designated athletes.

3.1.2 Scope of application

3.1.2.1 Except as otherwise provided in 3.1.2.2, the rules will apply to world, continental and Olympic competitions, open competitions and international competitions, unless Participating associations reach additional agreements.

3.1.2.2 The Board of Directors may authorize the organizer of the Open to adopt experimental rules determined by the Executive Committee.

3.1.2.3 International competition regulations shall apply to the following competitions:

3.1.2.3.1 World and Olympic competitions, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors and notified in advance Each participating association;

3.1.2.3.2 Continental competitions, unless the relevant continental federation approves other regulations and notifies each participating association in advance;

3.1.2.3. 3 Open Championship (3.7.1.2), unless other regulations are approved by the ITTF Executive Committee and agreed by the participants in accordance with Article 3.1.2.4;

3.1.2.3.4 Open Championship, Except as provided in Article 3.1.2.4.

3.1.2.4 For open competitions held that do not comply with any of the provisions of the regulations, the nature and scope of the changes should be stated in the registration form; filling out and submitting the registration form shall be deemed as the applicant’s agreement to include the changes. competition conditions.

3.1.2.5 It is recommended that this competition regulations should be applied to all international competitions, but under the conditions of complying with the regulations, international limited competitions, invitational competitions and authorized international competitions organized by non-member units can be formulated according to the organizing organization held by the rules.

3.1.2.6 These rules and international competition regulations are considered applicable to all international competitions, unless changes are agreed in advance or explicitly written into the published competition regulations.

3.1.2.7 Detailed description and understanding of the regulations, including description of equipment specifications, shall be published in the form of "Technical Documents", "Game Officials' Manual" and "Chief Referee's Manual" approved by the Board of Directors.

3.2 Equipment and Competition Conditions

3.2.1 Approved and Licensed Equipment

3.2.1.1 Approval or permission of competition equipment shall be delegated by the Equipment Committee Executive Board; if at any time it is found that the continued production or use of a product is harmful to the sport of table tennis, the Board may revoke its approval of the equipment.

3.2.1.2 The registration form or competition guide for the Open shall specify the table, net device, and ball brand and color to be used; the selection of equipment shall be determined by the association where the competition is located from the ITTF current Choose from approved makes and models.

3.2.1.3 The covering of the racket surface should be of a brand and model currently approved by the ITTF, and must have a clearly visible trademark model and International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) logo on its edge. mark.

3.2.1.4 A list of approved adhesives for bonding racket coverings to rackets is available from the Secretariat.

3.2.2 Clothing

3.2.2.1 Competition uniforms generally include short-sleeved sweatshirts, shorts or skirts, socks and sneakers; other clothing, such as half or full sports suits Uniforms must not be worn during competition, except with the permission of the referee.

3.2.2.2 The main color of the short-sleeved jersey (except sleeves and collar), shorts or skirt shall be significantly different from the color of the game ball.

3.2.2.3 Short-sleeved jerseys may have numbers or words on the back to identify the athlete, the athlete’s association, or when playing in a club competition, the athlete’s club, and in compliance with Article 3.2.4.9 advertise.

3.2.2.4 Priority should be given to wearing the bib number designated by the organizer to indicate the identity of the athlete in the middle position of the back of the short-sleeved jersey, rather than advertising. This bib number should be rectangular, with an area no larger than 600 square centimeters.

3.2.2.5 Any markings or decorations on the front or side of sportswear, as well as any items worn by athletes, such as jewelry, etc., should not be so conspicuous or reflective as to affect the other party's line of sight.

3.2.2.6 Clothing shall not contain designs or words that may cause displeasure or discredit the sport.

3.2.2.7 Issues regarding the legality and acceptability of competition uniforms shall be decided by the chief referee.

3.2.2.8 In a team competition, athletes from the same team or doubles composed of athletes from the same association should wear the same clothing, except for shoes and socks.

3.2.2.9 Athletes from both sides of the competition should wear sportswear of obviously different colors so that spectators can easily distinguish them.

3.2.2.10 When athletes or sports teams from both sides wear similar colors and neither team is willing to change, a drawing of lots will determine which side must change.

3.2.2.11 When athletes participate in the World, Olympic or International Open Championships, the short-sleeved sweatshirts, shorts or skirts worn by athletes should be of a type approved by their association.

3.2.3 Competition conditions

3.2.3.1 The space of the competition area should be no less than 14 meters long, 7 meters wide and 5 meters high.

3.2.3.2 The competition area should be surrounded by a 75cm high dark-colored baffle to separate adjacent competition areas and spectators.

3.2.3.3 In World and Olympic competitions, the illumination measured from the height of the competition surface shall not be less than 1000 lux, and the illumination of the entire competition surface shall be uniform, and the illumination in other parts of the competition area shall not be less than 500 lux. ; In other competitions, the illumination of the competition surface shall not be less than 600 lux, and the illumination of the entire competition shall be uniform, and the illumination of other parts of the competition area shall not be less than 400 lux.

3.2.3.4 The lighting level when using multiple tables should be consistent, and the background lighting of the competition hall shall not be higher than the minimum lighting level of the competition area.

3.2.3.5 The distance between the light source and the ground shall not be less than 5 meters.

3.2.3.6 The area around the venue should generally be dark, and there should be no bright light sources or uncovered sunlight coming from windows.

3.2.3.7 The floor cannot be too light in color or highly reflective or slippery, and the surface must not be brick, cement or stone; in World and Olympic competitions, the floor should be wooden or some other material approved by the ITTF Brands and types of removable plastic flooring.

3.2.4 Advertising

3.2.4.1 In the competition area, advertisements can only be displayed on the prescribed equipment and devices, and advertisements cannot be set individually.

3.2.4.2 Fluorescent or luminous colors are not allowed anywhere in the competition area.

3.2.4.3 The words and markings on the inside of the baffle are prohibited from using white or yellow, nor should they exceed two colors. The total height should be limited to 40 cm; it is recommended to use a darker or lighter color than the background color. color.

3.2.4.4 The color of the markers on the floor and on the end and sides of the table should be darker or lighter than the background color, or black.

3.2.4.5 There can be up to 4 advertisements on the ground in the competition area. There can be 1 advertisement on each side and each end of the table. The total area of ??each advertisement shall not exceed 2.5 square meters; advertisements and The distance between the baffles shall not be less than 1 meter, and the distance between the advertising slogan baffles at both ends shall not exceed 2 meters.

3.2.4.6 There can be a temporary advertisement at 1/2 of each side and the end of the table. The advertisement must not be an advertisement for other table tennis equipment suppliers, and it must be clearly different from the permanent advertisement. Difference; the total length of each advertisement must not exceed 60 cm.

3.2.4.7 Advertisements on the net should be darker or lighter than the background color, the distance from the top of the net should be no less than 3 cm, and the mesh should not be covered.

3.2.4.8 The total area of ??any side of advertisements on referee tables or other equipment in the competition area shall not exceed 750 square centimeters;

3.2.4.9 Advertisements on athletes’ clothing shall be subject to The following restrictions:

3.2.4.9.1 The normal trademark, mark or name of the manufacturer shall not occupy a total area exceeding 24 square centimeters;

3.2.4.9.2 Short-sleeved sports There must be no more than three advertisements on the front and sides of the shirt, and the total advertising area must not exceed 200 square centimeters, and each advertisement must be clearly separated;

3.2.4.9.3 There can be an area on the back of the short-sleeved sweatshirt Advertisements not exceeding 200 square centimeters;

3.2.4.9.4 Shorts or skirts may have no more than 2 advertisements with a total area not exceeding 80 square centimeters.

3.2.4.10 The total area of ??advertisements on athletes’ bibs shall not exceed 100 square centimeters.

3.2.4.11 The total area of ??advertising on referee clothing shall not exceed 40 square centimeters.

3.2.4.12 Competition uniforms and number bibs shall not contain advertisements for tobacco products, alcoholic beverages or harmful drugs.

3.3 Management authority of referees

3.3.1 Chief referee

3.3.1.1 Each competition should assign a chief referee, whose identity and working location All competitors and captains should be informed.

3.3.1.2 The chief referee shall be responsible for the following matters:

3.3.1.2.1 Preside over the draw;

3.3.1.2.2 Arrange the competition schedule;

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3.3.1.2.3 Designate game staff;

3.3.1.2.4 Host pre-game briefings with referees;

3.3.1.2.5 Examiners Mobilization qualifications;

3.3.1.2.6 Decide whether to interrupt the game in an emergency;

3.3.1.2.7 Decide whether athletes can leave the competition area during a game; < /p>

3.3.1.2.8 determines whether the legal practice time can be extended;

3.3.1.2.9 determines whether athletes can wear long sportswear during a game;

< p>3.3.1.2.10 Decide on any issues regarding the interpretation of rules and regulations, including the acceptability of clothing, competition equipment and competition conditions;

3.3.1.2.11 Decide on the emergency interruption of competition. Athletes' availability to practice and where;

3.3.1.2.12 Take disciplinary action for bad behavior or other violations of protocol.

3.3.1.3 With the consent of the Competition Management Committee, when any of the duties of the Chief Referee are entrusted to some other person, the special duties and place of work of each of these persons shall be communicated to the competitors and team captain.

3.3.1.4 The chief referee, or the deputy chief referee in his absence, shall be present in person at the competition venue from beginning to end during the competition.

3.3.1.5 If the referee deems it necessary, the referee may be replaced at any time, but the replaced person's determination of factual issues within the scope of his or her authority shall not be changed.

3.3.2 Referees

3.3.2.1 Each game shall be assigned a referee and a deputy referee.

3.3.2.2 The referee should sit or stand on the side of the table in a straight line with the net. The assistant referee should sit on the other side of the table facing the referee.

3.3.2.3 The referee shall be responsible for the following matters:

3.3.2.3.1 Check the acceptability of the competition equipment and competition conditions, and report to the chief referee if there are any problems;

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3.3.2.3.2 Take any ball according to the provisions of 3.4.2.1.1 and 3.4.2.1.2;

3.3.2.3.3 Preside over the draw to determine the service and reception and position;

3.3.2.3.4 Determine whether to relax certain regulations on legal serves due to physical disability of players;

3.3.2.3.5 Control position and serve and receive serve order to correct the errors in the above relevant aspects;

3.3.2.3.6 Decide whether to score 1 point in each round or re-serve;

3.3.2.3.7 According to the prescribed procedures Report scores;

3.3.2.3.8 Implement the rotation service method at the appropriate time;

3.3.2.3.9 Maintain the continuity of the game;

3.3 .2.3.10 Take action against those who violate off-site guidance or behavior and other regulations.

3.3.2.4 The assistant referee determines whether the ball in play touches the upper edge of the playing surface closest to him.

3.3.2.5 The referee or deputy referee may rule:

3.3.2.5.1 The player’s serving action is illegal;

3.3.2.5.2 Whether the legal serve touches the net device when the ball passes or goes around the net device;

3.3.2.5.3 Players block;

3.3.2.5.4 The playing environment is accidentally disturbed, The result of this round may be affected;

3.3.2.5.5 Master the practice time, competition time and interval time.

3.3.2.6 When implementing the alternating service method, the assistant referee or another designated referee can serve as a counter to count the number of bats of the player receiving the serve.

3.3.2.7 The referee shall not overrule the decision made by the deputy referee or counter in accordance with Articles 3.3.2.5 and 3.3.2.6.

3.3.3 Appeal

3.3.3.1 The agreement reached between the two athletes in a single event or the two captains in a team event cannot change the game. Decisions made by referees on factual issues cannot change the decision of the chief referee on issues of interpretation of rules or regulations; nor can they change the decisions of the Competition Management Committee on issues of competition or competition management.

3.3.3.2 No appeals may be made to the chief referee regarding decisions made by relevant referees on factual issues; no appeals may be made to the management committee on decisions made by the chief referee on issues of interpretation of rules or regulations.

3.3.3.3 If you are dissatisfied with the referee's decision on the interpretation of rules or regulations, you may appeal to the referee, and the referee's decision is final.

3.3.3.4 If there are different views on the decision of the referee on relevant competition management issues not included in the rules or regulations, an appeal may be made to the competition management committee, and the decision of the committee shall be final. .

3.3.3.5 In individual competitions, only participating athletes can lodge complaints about problems that occurred in the competition; in team competitions, only the captain of the participating team can lodge complaints about problems that occurred in the competition. Issue complaint.

3.3.3.6 If there is still any objection to the decision of the referee on the interpretation of rules or regulations, or the decision of the competition management committee on the management of the competition, the athlete who has the right to appeal may or The captain, through his/her association, will submit the issue to the ITTF Rules Committee for consideration.

3.3.3.7 The Rules Committee will make a ruling on this matter as a guide for future decisions. The affiliated association may still object to the decision to the Board of Directors or Congress, but this will not affect any final decision made by the referee or the competition management committee.

3.4 Management of the game

3.4.1 Reporting of scores

3.4.1.1 As soon as the ball is out of play, or when circumstances permit, the referee should immediately Report the score.

3.4.1.1.1 When reporting points, the referee should first report the score of the team that is about to serve in the next round, and then report the score of the opponent.

3.4.1.1.2 When a round begins and the server is exchanged, the referee, after reporting the score, shall announce the name of the server in the next round and indicate the server with gestures.

3.4.1.1.3 At the end of a game, the referee should first announce the name of the winning player, then the winning team’s score, and then the losing team’s score.

3.4.1.2 In addition to reporting the score, the referee may also use gestures to express his decision.

3.4.1.2.1 When a score is awarded, the referee can raise the hand close to the scorer to shoulder height.

3.4.1.2.2 When, for some reason, a round should be ruled a re-serve, the referee may raise his hand above his head to indicate the end of the round.

3.4.1.3 When reporting scores, as well as reporting when the rotational service method is implemented, the referee should use English or any other language acceptable to both players and the referee.

3.4.1.4 Mechanical or electronic equipment should be used to display the score so that both players and spectators can see it clearly.

3.4.1.5 When a player is formally warned for bad behavior, a yellow card shall be placed on the scoreboard where the player scored.

3.4.2 Equipment

3.4.2.1 Athletes are not allowed to select competition balls in the competition area.

3.4.2.1.1 Before entering the competition area, players shall have the opportunity to select one or several game balls, and the referee shall select any ball from them for competition.

3.4.2.1.2 If the game ball cannot be selected before the players enter the competition area, the referee will select any one of the game balls designated by the conference from a box for the game.

3.4.2.1.3 If the ball is damaged during the game, it shall be replaced by another ball selected before the game; if there is no ball selected before the game, the referee shall select a ball from a box designated by the conference. Replace it with any ball from the ball.

3.4.2.2 During an individual match, the racket will not be allowed to be replaced unless the racket is accidentally damaged to the point of being unusable.

If a player damages his racket during a match, he should immediately replace it with another racket he brought with him or one he brought in from outside the court.

3.4.2.3 Players should leave their rackets on the playing table during breaks in the game. Except with special permission from the referee.

3.4.3 Practice

3.4.3.1 Athletes have the right to practice on the competition table 2 minutes before the start of a game. They cannot practice during normal intervals. Only the referee has the authority to extend special practice time.

3.4.3.2 In the event of an emergency interruption of the game, the head referee may allow players to practice on any table, including the table used for competition.

3.4.3.3 Players should have a reasonable opportunity to inspect and become familiar with the equipment to be used. After replacing a broken ball or damaged racket, players may practice a few rounds and then continue the game.

3.4.4 Intermission

3.4.4.1 Any athlete has the right to request:

3.4.4.1.1 Between rounds, no more than 1 minute Rest time;

3.4.4.1.2 In each game, after the 6-point shot has not been played, or when changing positions in the deciding game, use a short period of time to wipe away sweat.

3.4.4.2 A doubles player or a team of doubles players may request a timeout during a match, which shall not exceed 1 minute.

3.4.4.2.1 In individual competitions, a timeout shall be initiated by the athlete or the designated off-field instructor; in team competitions, it shall be initiated by the athlete or captain.

3.4.4.2.2 Requesting a timeout can only be made when the ball is not in play, and should be expressed in a "T" shape with both hands.

3.4.4.2.3 After one side obtains a reasonable time-out request, the referee shall suspend the game and show a white card, and then place the white card on the table area of ??the player who requested the time-out.

3.4.4.2.4 When the player who requested the timeout is ready to continue the game or the 1-minute timeout time has expired, whichever is shorter, the white card shall be taken away and the game shall resume immediately.