METRO-URDANETA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

2015 11TH SEASON MUAA

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR TABLE TENNIS
All table tennis tournaments shall be governed by the rules adopted by the
International Table Tennis Federation. The following rules are cited for your information
and/or clarification. The committee and the commissioner shall decide any matter not
mentioned in the ground/official rules.
Tournament Format
The competition implements the SINGLE ROUND ROBIN system for both men and
women division consisting of single match, double match and mixed double match. The
starting teams to play will be decided during the event.
Team Composition
A team shall consist of five (5) maximum participants but only four (4) are allowed to
play for each division (men and women). The remainder shall be the reserve player that can
only substitute the official players in case of any valid incidents with supporting papers. No
player can repeat another match category in each division. Only official players listed in the
photo gallery shall be allowed to participate.
Game Format
A match is played best three (3) of five (5) sets. A set shall be won by the player or
pair first scoring 11 points unless either players or pairs score 10 points, when the game
shall be won by the first player or pair subsequently gaining a lead of 2 points.
Flow of the Match
Each player serves two points in a row and then switch server. However, if a score of
10-10 is reached in any game, then each server serves only one point and then the server is
switched. After each game, the players switch side of the table.
The Order of Play
In singles, the server shall first make a service, the receiver shall then make a return
and thereafter server and receiver alternately shall each make a return.
In doubles, the server shall first make a service, the receiver shall then make a
return, the partner of the server shall then make a return, the partner of the receiver shall
then make a return and thereafter each player in turn in that sequence shall make a return.
The choice of ends and the right to be server or receiver in every match shall be
decided by lot. The winner of the lot shall have the choice of either being server or receiver,
or the choice of ends. The other player will then take the remaining choice.
Protocol
All participants must be within the Multi-Purpose Hall of WCC Aeronautical and
Technological College, 45 minutes prior to their scheduled game. A 15-minute grace period
for forfeits will be implemented as the game starts as scheduled.

Jake Manlapaz
Commissioner, MUAA Table Tennis