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Table Tennis Room Size
Do you know what table tennis room size dimensions you need to have?
It's probably more than you think...
Compared to most other sports, the minimum size
requirements for playing table tennis are relatively small.
Therefore the game can be played almost anywhere.
But just because you can play table tennis in small
spaces, it doesn't mean that you should.
Ideally, table tennis should be played in a dedicated
space with appropriate facilities permanently available.
However, that's not always possible.
The main factor in determining what table tennis room size you'll need will be the standard / level
of competition being played.
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So let's take a look at the various room sizes required for different standards / levels of table
tennis competition.
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So what table tennis room size do you need? It's probably more than you think...
Playing area
These are the minimum size dimensions you'll need for the playing area (this means the area
required for one table tennis table), based on the standard of competition being played...
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14m x7m (46 feet x 23 feet)
National tournaments
12m x 6m (40 feet x 20 feet)
National league / Representative matches
10m x 5m (33 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)
Local league / Local tournaments
9m x 5m (30 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)
Recreational play / Coaching
8.5m x 4m (28 feet x 13 feet)
Of course, if you want to play table tennis at home
you could use any space that will accommodate a table
tennis table.
However, any area smaller than the recommended size
of 8.5m x 4m (28 feet x 13 feet) will mean that you'll
be restricted in either the type of strokes you can use
and/or your style of play.
But remember, the idea is to HAVE FUN, so if you've
only got a restricted space available but you still wantto play, just adapt your style.
Here's a reminder of the table tennis table size dimensions...
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5 feet (1.525m) wide and
2 feet 6 inches (76cm) high
... and the net is
6 feet (1.83m) long and
6 inches (15.25 cm) high.
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Of course, the size dimensions of the playing area are very important, but something
else that's often overlooked is...
Lighting
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Uniform lighting over the whole of the playing area is essential.
by courtesy of the ITTF
In my experience, lots of venues which are used for table tennis don't have any specialist
lighting.
Instead, they rely solely on general room lighting which is just not good enough. Consequently,
many venues are too dark.
The minimum light intensity over the whole of the playing surface (measured at the table
surface height) and the clear height from the floor to the light should be as follows:
World Championships & Olympic Games
1,000 lux
5m (16 feet 6 inches) above the floor
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Other International and National tournaments
750 - 1,000 lux
4m (13 feet) above the floor
National league / Representative matches
500 lux3m (10 feet) above the floor
Local league / Local tournaments
500 lux
3m (10 feet) above the floor
Recreational play / Coaching
300 lux
3m (10 feet) above the floor
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For some players though, something even more important than the table tennis room
size and good lighting is the...
Type of floor and/or floor covering
A good floor and/or floor covering is of paramount importance and, as your standard of play
increases, it'll probably become your number one priority.
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Whatever type of flooring you have, the most important
criteria is that it's non-slip, because players have to be
able to move rapidly and re-position their feet without
slipping.
The floor must also be smooth and level and able to
support the weight of the table tennis table and the
players.
Wooden semi-sprung floors provide the best surface
whereas solid concrete and carpeted floors are totally
unsuitable.
The flooring must also provide a good contrast between
the table top surface and the surrounding areas, both
for the benefit of the players and the spectators, so it
should be non-reflective.
All the top international table tennis tournaments now
use specialist sports flooring such as Taraflex® made by
French company Gerflor.
The reddish colour of this flooring, together with blue
tables, provides a fantastic setting for table tennis.
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Ideally, you should also have a gangway so that you can easily access each court without the
need to disturb the other courts.
For more information about different table layouts, see my article here.
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If you're using more than one table you'll also need some...
Table Tennis Barriers
Barriers between your table tennis tables will be very useful to stop the ball from straying too far
and minimise interruptions from other tables.
However, these table tennis barriers must be collapsable rather than solid, so that they won't
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harm any player who runs into them.
Ideally they should be about 1.5m (5 feet) long and 75cm (2
feet 6 inches) high and should completely enclose the playing
area.
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What table tennis room size do you need? It's probably more than you think! Find
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Do you know your table tennis terminology or are you confused by your chops,
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