The bottom of the net, along its whole length, shall be as close as possible to the playing surface and the ends of the net shall be as close as possible to the supporting posts.ģ.1 The ball shall be spherical, with a diameter of 40 mm. outside the side lines.Ģ.4 The net, with its suspension, along its whole length, shall be 15.25 cm.
(6 in.) high, the outside limits of the post being 15.25 cm. The center line shall be regarded as part of each right hand court.ġ.5 The playing surface shall be considered to include the top edges of the table, but not the sides of the table top below the edge.Ģ.1 The playing surface shall be divided into two "courts" of equal size by a vertical net running parallel to the end lines.Ģ.2 The net assembly shall consist of the net, its suspension, and the supporting posts, including the clamps attaching them to the table.Ģ.3 The net shall be suspended by a cord attached at each end to an upright post 15.25 cm. Permanent marking of the center line shall not invalidate the table for singles play. (1/8 in.) wide, running parallel with the side lines, termed the center line. (9 ft.) edges or sides shall be termed side lines.ġ.4 For doubles, the playing surface shall be divided into halves by a white line 3 mm. (5 ft.) edges or ends shall be termed end lines, and they shall be regarded as extending indefinitely in both directions.ġ.3.2 The lines along the 274 cm. (3/4 inch) wide along each edge.ġ.3.1 The lines along the 152.5 cm. (12 in.) above the surface.ġ.3 The playing surface shall be dark colored and matt, with a white line 2 cm. (8 3/4 in.) when a standard ball is dropped from a height of 30 cm. 6 in.) above the floor.ġ.2 It shall be made of any material and shall yield a uniform bounce of about 23 cm. It shall be supported so that its upper surface, termed the playing surface, shall lie in a horizontal plane 76 cm. 1.1 The table shall be in surface rectangular, 274 cm.