RULES OF THE GAME FOR INTRAMURAL TABLE TENNIS Revised July 8, 2013

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1 RULES OF THE GAME FOR INTRAMURAL TABLE TENNIS Revised July 8, 2013 OFFICE OF INTRAMURAL SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY RECREATION DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

2 General Information The Office is located in the Joe Frank Sanderson Center. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Phone Number: Website: Address: Table of Contents Rule 1: Players, Court, & Equipment... 3 Rule 2: Game Play... 3 Rule 3: Officials and Their Duties... 4 Rule 4: Code Of Conduct... 5 Rule 5: Sportsmanship... 5 Rule 6: Injury and Health Disclaimer... 5 Rules of the Game for Intramural Table Tennis 2

3 Rule 1: Players, Court, & Equipment Section 1: Team A. All players must check in with an Supervisor and present their MSU Student Identification card to participate. B. Singles teams will consist of one player, and Doubles teams will consist of two with one extra person allowed as an alternate if a teammate cannot make it. C. Co-Rec teams must contain one male and one female. D. Substitutes may be used in the event that one teammate cannot make a doubles match. Section 2: The Court The game is played indoors at the Sanderson Center in the back lounge on the Table Tennis tables. Section 3: Equipment A. Players will need to provide their own racquets and table tennis balls. B. Tables are provided by the Sanderson Center. C. Participants must wear shoes. D. Participants must wear shirt and shorts/pants that follow the Sanderson Center dress code. E. Players may not wear: a. Guard, cast, or brace made of unyielding leather, plaster, pliable plastic, metal, or any other hard substance, on finger, hand, wrist, or forearm b. Jewelry or hats Section 1: The Game Rule 2: Game Play A. The service shall be delivered by releasing the ball, without imparting any spin upon release, and striking it with the paddle outside the boundary of the court near the server's end. Finger spins and rubbing the ball against the racket face are illegal. Any spin imparted to the ball must come from action of the racket upon impact with the ball. The ball shall be struck so that it first drops into the server's court by passing directly over or around the net.. B. The service in singles and doubles passes from one player to another after every five points scored. C. A ball having been served or returned in play shall be struck by the player so that it passes directly over or around the net and lands in the opponent's court; provided that if the ball, during play, returns of its own impetus over or around the net, it may be played the same as a returned ball. D. A let is a rally from which no point is scored. It occurs when: Rules of the Game for Intramural Table Tennis 3

4 a. the ball touches the net or its supports in service, provided the service is otherwise good or has been volleyed by the receiver b. a service is delivered when the receiver or his partner is not ready, provided no attempt has been made to return the ball. c. a player fails to make a good service or return through an accident beyond his control, such as a movement by a spectator or a sudden noise. d. the ball is broken in play. e. a rally is interrupted to correct a mistake in playing order or ends E. The winner of a match shall be the player who first scores 21 points, unless both players have 20 points, in which case the winner must gain a two point lead to win. The choice of ends and service at the start of a game shall be decided by a coin toss. F. In Doubles games, the pair who has the right to serve the first five services in any game shall decide which partner shall do so, and the opposing pair shall then decide similarly who shall first be the receiver. G. In Co-Rec, the server shall first make a good service, the receiver shall then make a good return, the partner of the receiver shall then make a good return, and thereafter alternately in that sequence shall make a good return. H. Either player shall lose a point or side out a. If he/she fails to make a good service, unless a let is declared. b. If a good service or a good return is made by the opponent and he/she fails to make a good return. c. If racket, or any part of player or clothing, touches the net or its supports while the ball is in play. d. If the player moves the table in any way while playing the ball. e. If a player's free hand touches the table while the ball is in play. f. If, at any time, he/she volleys the ball; a volley consists of hitting the ball before it has bounced. Section 4: Declaring a Winner The first team to win the best two of three shall be declared the winner. Section 1: Court Monitors and Officials Rule 3: Officials and Their Duties A. All matches will be supervised by an Intramural Supervisor. B. Rules will be forced primarily by the honor system. C. The Supervisor s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree. A team may appeal to the Supervisor if they feel a player has violated any rule. THE SUPERVISOR S DECISION IS FINAL. D. Supervisors may warn players who display unsportsmanlike conduct. Any players receiving 2 warnings in a game will be ejected and suspended a minimum of one game. Suspensions will begin with their next scheduled game. Severe infractions or multiple technical may result in suspensions from matches or tournaments. Rules of the Game for Intramural Table Tennis 4

5 Note: A Supervisor is not required to warn a players before ending a game. Section 2: Unsportsmanlike conduct It may include, but is not limited to: A. Foul language B. Unnecessary roughness C. Arguing with officials, staff, participants, or fans D. Abuse of the honor system Section 3: Protests Protests will only be accepted in cases involving use of an ineligible player. Protests of judgment calls will not be accepted. NOTE: A fee of $10 will assessed to every protest. If your protest is upheld, then you will get your money back. Rule 4: Code of Conduct A. Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game and the honor system. B. Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials and staff C. Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match, whether in victory or defeat. D. Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control. E. Do not taunt or bait opponents. Refrain from using foul or abusive language. Rule 5: Sportsmanship As in all intramural sports contests, if a participant is ejected from a contest, he/she is immediately ineligible for further access or competition in any Recreational Sport program or facility until cleared by the Coordinator of or his/her designate. It is the participant's responsibility to schedule an appointment with the Coordinator of to review his/her behavior and subsequent eligibility to continue in the Program. Any unsportsmanlike conduct by players or fans may cause a team to be disqualified from further competition. In addition, players, coaches, and spectators may not harass the officials (verbally or physically) after the contest has ended. Offender(s) are subject to the same penalties and procedures as players being ejected from the contest. Rule 6: Injury and Health Disclaimer Participants should be aware that there is a risk of injury in participation in due to the inherent nature of the activity. Individuals are encouraged to have a physical examination and to obtain adequate health. Play at your own risk! Rules of the Game for Intramural Table Tennis 5