Spring Table Tennis Fyshwick [Tues] Rules

LEAGUE FORMAT

Each week your team plays an opponent over 12 games: 

  • 9 Singles games to 15 points
  • 3 Doubles games to 15 points 

Each game win earns one point for the team. The final score is the accumulation of the score over the 12 games. 

THE TEAM

3-5 aside

  • Teams must have a minimum of 3 players each week. 

  • Teams can have up to 6 players on their roster. 

  • This is a mixed league and teams must have at least (1) player of either gender on their roster. 

  • There are no in-game substitutions in this league. 

  • Teams are self ranked at the start of night with the aim of matching opponents abilities for more fun games. 

GAME SPECIFICS - There are a total of 12 games per “night” and they are each played with the following rules. 

THE OBJECTIVE
  • Hit the ball over the net and onto your opponent’s side.
  • Win a point when your opponent cannot return the ball correctly.
THE SERVE
  • Hold the ball in your open palm and toss it upwards.
  • Hit the ball so it bounces on your side first, then your opponent’s side.
  • Singles: the serve can go anywhere on the opponent’s side.
  • Doubles: the serve must go diagonally.
  • Change server every 2 points. At 10–10, change server every 1 point.
SCORING
  • A game is normally played to 15 points.
  • You must win by 2 points.
  • Example: 15–13 = game over. At 10–10, continue until someone leads by 2.
  • A match is usually best of 1, 3, 5, or 7 games.
DURING THE RALLY
  • After the serve, each player lets the ball bounce once on their side before returning it.
  • The ball must go over the net and onto the opponent’s side.
YOU LOSE THE POINT IF…
  • You miss the ball.
  • You hit the ball into the net or off the table.
  • You hit the ball before it bounces on your side.
  • You hit the ball twice.
  • You touch the table with your free hand.
  • You touch the net or move the table.
IN OR OUT?
  • Top edge of the table → IN.
  • Vertical side of the table → OUT.
BALL TOUCHES THE NET
  • During a rally: if the ball touches the net and still lands correctly, play continues.
  • During a serve: if the ball touches the net but the serve is otherwise correct, it is a LET and the serve is replayed.
⭐ THE GOLDEN RULE
  • LET IT BOUNCE → HIT IT OVER THE NET → KEEP THE RALLY GOING!
  • First player/team to 15 points, with a 2-point advantage, wins the game.
URBAN REC SPECIFICS

Fun First Policy

All Urban Rec leagues are fun-first, regardless of skill level.

Our League Hosts aim to create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment by:

  • Coaching where needed

  • Making calls appropriate to the level of play

  • Encouraging communication and sportsmanship

Urban Rec expects a degree of self-officiation. Respect, good vibes and camaraderie go a long way.

Discipline

  • League Hosts have final say on all unresolved issues.

  • If a player is acting disrespectfully or outside the spirit of the game, the Host may:

    • Ask the player to sub off and take a break

    • Issue further warnings

    • Ask the player to leave the court if behaviour continues

We’re here for good times, not bad attitudes. Play fair.

Inclusion

Urban Rec is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.

  • Gender diverse, transgender and non-binary players are welcome

  • Participants of all sexualities, cultures and backgrounds are supported

Urban Rec has zero tolerance for bullying, discrimination or sexual harassment.

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