C. Score to 15 and switch serve every 2 points. D. Score to 18 points and switch serve every 3 points. Correct Answer. A. Score to 21 and switch serve every 5 points. Explanation. The correct answer is "score to 21 and switch serve every 5 points" because this was the old method of scoring table tennis.
The entire serve has to begin behind the endline and above the table surface. (Rule 2.06.04) You may see some ping-pong players starting the toss with the ball already inside the table. Others will hit it when it's over the table. Not cool! The entire serve must start behind the endline. The ball height also has to be above the surface of the 2.13.01. The right to choose the initial order of serving, receiving and ends shall be decided by lot and the winner may choose to serve or to receive first or to start at a particular end. 2.13.02. When one player or pair has chosen to serve or to receive first or to start at a particular end, the other player or pair shall have the other choice.