Table Tennis Rules - Q & A

This page is where I'll list the questions that I have been asked about Table Tennis Rules. Click on the questions below to see the full question and my reply.

Q14: What happens during a match if a rubber comes off the blade completely or partly?

Q13: If a gap is left between the handle and rubber for the fingers, does it have to be coloured? Does the "ITTF" logo have to be visible?

Q12: Can you move the table during a rally?

Q11: Can you hit the ball before it bounces on your side of the table?

Q10: How many times can the serve bounce on the receiver's side?

Q9: Can I change my racket whenever I want during a table tennis match?

Q8: Is my rubber legal?

Q7: What is a player allowed to do in the two minute practice period?

Q6: I use a pistol grip blade, and the hole for my fingers cuts off part of the logo. Is this still legal, and if not, what can I do?

Q5: What is the legal table size?

Q4: When serving, does the ball have to be above or below net height?

Q3: Who wins the point if I hit the ball, and it bounces on the opponent's side of the table, and then bounces back onto my side of the table by itself?

Q2: Can you hit the ball under or around the net? If the ball goes around the net and rolls on the table instead of bouncing, is this a valid return?

Q1: Can you use rubbers that have the name and logo cut off?