Consider the following statements about service rules in table tennis:
1) At 10--10, service alternates every two points.
2) In the final doubles game, receiver order changes when one side reaches 5 points.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only 2 is Correct.
Statement 1 is incorrect because in table tennis, when the score reaches 10–10 (deuce), the service alternates after every single point, not every two points. The game continues until one player/pair gains a lead of two points. Statement 2 is correct and represents a specialized rule for doubles matches: in the final set (the deciding game), when the first pair reaches 5 points, the receiving pair must change their order of receiving to ensure fairness and tactical balance for the remainder of the match.