Text Box: 2.6 A GOOD SERVICE 2.6.1 Service shall start with the ball resting freely on the open palm of the server's stationary free hand. 2.6.2 The server shall then project the ball near vertically upwards, without imparting spin, so that it rises at least 16cm after leaving the palm of the free hand and then falls without touching anything before being struck. 2.6.3 As the ball is falling the server shall strike it so that it touches first his court and then, after passing over or around the net assembly, touches directly the receiver's court; in doubles, the ball shall touch successively The right half court of server and receiver. 2.6.4 From the start of service until it is struck, the ball shall be above the level of the playing surface and behind The server's end line, and it shall not be hidden from the receiver by any part of the body or clothing of the Server or his doubles partner as soon as; The Ball Has been projected, the server’s free arm hall be removed from the space between the server’s body and the net. 2.6.5 It is The responsibility of the player to serve so that the umpire or the assistant umpire can see that he Complies with the requirements For a good service. 2.6.5.1 If the umpire is doubtful of the legality of a service he may, on the first occasion in a match, declare a let and warn the server. 2.6.5.2 Any subsequent service of doubtful legality of that player or his doubles partner will result in a point to the receiver. 2.6.5.3 Whenever there is a clear failure to comply with the requirements for a good service, no warning shall be given and the receiver Shall score a point. 2.6.6 Exceptionally, the umpire may relax the requirements for a good service where he is satisfied that compliance Is prevented by Physical disability. 2.7 A GOOD RETURN 2.7.1 The ball, having been served or returned, shall be struck so that it passes over or around the net assembly and touches the opponent's court, either directly or after touching the net assembly. 2.8 THE ORDER OF PLAY 2.8.1 In singles, the server shall first make a good service, the receiver shall then make a good return and thereafter Server and receiver alternately shall each make a good return. 2.8.2 In doubles, the server shall first make a good service, the receiver shall then make a good return, the partner of the server shall then make a good return, the partner of the receiver shall then make a good return and thereafter each player in turn in that sequence shall make a good return. 2.9 A LET 2.9.1 The rally shall be a let 2.9.1.1 if in service the ball, in passing over or around the net assembly, touches it, provided the service is otherwise good or the ball is obstructed by the receiver or his partner; 2.9.1.2 if the service is delivered when the receiving player or pair is not ready, provided that neither the receiver nor his partner attempts to strike the ball; 2.9.1.3 if failure to make a good service or a good return or otherwise to comply with the Laws is due to a Disturbance outside the control of the player; Text Box: THE ITTF LAWS OF TABLE TENNIS Page 3 Oval: ITTF LAWS 1 Oval: PICTURES PAGE 2 Oval: ABOUT US Oval: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEOval: PICTURES PAGE 1 Oval: CONTACT US Oval: LINKS Oval: ITTF LAWS 3 Oval: ITTF LAWS 2 Oval: ITTF LAWS 5 Oval: ITTF LAWS 4 Oval: HOME