Table tennis

The tableThe upper surface of the table, known as the playing surface, is 2.74m long and 1.525m wide and is horizontal 76cm above the floor.The playing surface does not include the vertical sides of the tabletop.The playing surface yields a uniform bounce of about 23cm when a standard ball is dropped on to it from a height of 30cm.The playing surface is a matte surface and dark coloured. There is a white side line, 2cm wide, along each 2.74m edge and a white end line, 2cm wide, along each 1.525m edge.The playing surface is divided into two equal courts by a vertical net parallel to the end lines. For doubles, each court is divided into two equal half courts by a white centre line, 3mm wide, running parallel with the side lines. The centre line forms part of each right half court.The net assemblyThe net assembly includes the net, its suspension and the supporting posts, including the clamps attaching them to the table.The net is suspended by a cord attached at each end to an upright pos...