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End of era as rules stalwart Colin steps down

Colin Clemett has stepped down as Chairman of the Table Tennis England Rules Committee at the age of 94. His decision represents truly the end of an era as his...

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Basic rules of the game

...team B will take the first serve; B1 must serve to A1. A1 then serves to B2 and so on. Rotation rules for doubles In doubles, you should alternate hitting...

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Why we are proposing changes to international kit rules

Fresh from updating our domestic regulations regarding women’s playing kit, Table Tennis England is asking the International Table Tennis Federation to follow suit worldwide. We have proposed a resolution to...

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Watch the Mark Bates Ltd Nationals qualifiers live

...and Shackleton’s matches will be played under certain rules adaptations which are in place when a wheelchair player plays against an able-bodied opponent. Watch the video at the foot of...

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Rules and how to play table tennis

...For more in-depth information on the rules (laws) of table tennis and the regulations governing the sport internationally and domestically, visit our regulations section. Downloads Rules of the gameDownload LAWS-2020-21-2-6-21-updateDownload...

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Make table tennis part of your new year!

...rules here. If you’re over 50 and looking for a relaxed environment to enjoy table tennis, consider joining one of our Bat & Chat sessions, which include a coach and...

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Laws of table tennis

...Just starting out playing the sport? Click below to find the basic rules of the game and some handy hints and tips. Rules of the game and how to play...

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Gold Badge for Nico

To reach Gold Badge status, Nico had to be at ITTF Level 4 (Blue Badge) for at least two years, pass the ITTF Advanced Rules Exam again and have at...

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Youngsters get first exposure to tournament play at Worthing TTC

...hand to oversee proceedings and ensure matches were running smoothly. He also was able to give guidance on serving, receiving and match rules to the new competitors. Players were originally...

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Presentation marks Colin Clemett’s remarkable service to our sport

Colin Clemett says he is “surprised and flattered” after being presented with a gift to mark his retirement from the Rules Committee at the age of 94. Richard Scruton, former...

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