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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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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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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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Level 1 Umpires Course Welcomes Players from Across the UK to Blackpool

...and even the British Army, spent the morning delving into the key rules, regulations, and scenarios essential for effective umpiring. Led by seasoned officials Brian Jackson and Tom Purcell, the...

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Liam and Nico talk about Quite Interesting things on BBC podcast!

...the way, James talks to Paris Olympics umpire Nico Caltabiano (pictured above officiating in Paris) about how to cope with the speed of the game and apply the rules at...

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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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Anti-Doping

...anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport globally. The anti-doping rules of Table Tennis England are the rules published by UK Anti-Doping (or its successor), as amended from time to...

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Table tennis has changed my life, says Paris 2024 volunteer Howard

...had no idea why I’d been chosen, but I had a table at home, and I knew the rules, so it was fine. “I ended up doing double shifts when...

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