About Macarious Abadeer Expertise I can answer any question regards the rule of the game. I also can answer any question about the history and the origin of that game. I can answer questions about the history of the federation. I also can answer any question regards the recommended brands for Table Tennis (nets, rackets, tables and balls). Any question regards the international competitions of Table Tennis, I definitely can deal with it.
Experience I played the role of both player and a referee. I've been playing table tennis for nine years.
Awards and Honors 1- The first in the 1999-2000 summer competition in my country.
2- One from the best eight players 2000-2001 in my city.
3- The second in the 2001-2002 summer competition in my city.
4- The referee of the semi final game in the 2000-2001 summer competition.
Question Can a player return the ball by hitting it with his hand? If so, does it have to be the hand holding the paddle?
Does a player have to wait for the ball to bounce on his side of the table before hitting it?
Where can I find the official rules of the game (especially on the internet)?
Thanks.
Answer Hi Scott,
You CAN NOT touch the ball during the game, if your hand touched the ball, it's a point against you.
Yes, The ball must hit your side once, then you can strike it back, if you didn't wait, it's a point against you, if you waited two hits, it's also a point against you.
You have to wait ONLY ONE HIT, then strike it back.
Regarding an "official" game rules, I found for you these bunch of official sites:
