ITTF stands for "International Table Tennis Federation". They are actually the organization that are making changes and implementing new rules of table tennis sport. Their purpose is to promote proper rules and regulations especially to all international competitions. Other than the rules and regulations, they also seek technological improvements that could make players attain more fun and enjoyment from this type of sport.
Short History about ITTF
It was on 1926 when ITTF was founded which consists of only nine members which are the following:
1. Austria
2. Czechoslovakia
3. Denmark
4. England
5. Germany
6. Hungary
7. India
8. Sweden
9. Wales
The first record in the history of a conducted international tournament was on January 1926 held in Berlin. And in the same year (on the month of December), the first World Table Tennis Championships was held in London.
Throughout the years, several changes had been made by the ITTF. One changes was the replacement of the 38 mm balls into 40 mm sized balls.
Process of Implementing Changes to the Rules
Changing or implementing new rules into the game is not decided by just one individual alone. The ITTF organization composes of several organizational structures where the process of implementing a certain rule will have to undergo voting procedures. There are actually many of them that counts for their decisions which include the ITTF President, 8 executive vice-presidents, 32 or less continental representatives and other more...
The New Rules
You have to check the ITTF official website for the new updated rules. But from the time of this post, here are the following criteria that a player must closely observe:
1. Association
- If you are going to participate from an ITTF World Title events, you are only eligible to play for your association by registering with the ITTF. If it happens that you want to play with a new association then you have to register with the ITTF with that new association. Though, there are some restrictions involve.
2. 11 Point Scoring System
- Back in 2001, ITTF has now reduced the original 21 score point system down to 11 points only.
3. Speed Glue is Now Prohibited
- ITTF had issued in January 1, 2009 about the banning of the use of speed glue.
4. Table Dimensions
- Check this post for the Official Ping Pong Table Dimensions that is recognized by the ITTF.
The ITTF World Ranking for the Top Table Tennis Players
If you are going to visit the official website of ITTF, they are constantly updating the World rankings of their best and top players on their list. Currently, China had dominated most of the top rankings in both men and women divisions.
For more information about ITTF, you can visit their official website on the link provided below:
http://www.ittf.com/
Short History about ITTF
It was on 1926 when ITTF was founded which consists of only nine members which are the following:
1. Austria
2. Czechoslovakia
3. Denmark
4. England
5. Germany
6. Hungary
7. India
8. Sweden
9. Wales
The first record in the history of a conducted international tournament was on January 1926 held in Berlin. And in the same year (on the month of December), the first World Table Tennis Championships was held in London.
Throughout the years, several changes had been made by the ITTF. One changes was the replacement of the 38 mm balls into 40 mm sized balls.
Process of Implementing Changes to the Rules
Changing or implementing new rules into the game is not decided by just one individual alone. The ITTF organization composes of several organizational structures where the process of implementing a certain rule will have to undergo voting procedures. There are actually many of them that counts for their decisions which include the ITTF President, 8 executive vice-presidents, 32 or less continental representatives and other more...
The New Rules
You have to check the ITTF official website for the new updated rules. But from the time of this post, here are the following criteria that a player must closely observe:
1. Association
- If you are going to participate from an ITTF World Title events, you are only eligible to play for your association by registering with the ITTF. If it happens that you want to play with a new association then you have to register with the ITTF with that new association. Though, there are some restrictions involve.
2. 11 Point Scoring System
- Back in 2001, ITTF has now reduced the original 21 score point system down to 11 points only.
3. Speed Glue is Now Prohibited
- ITTF had issued in January 1, 2009 about the banning of the use of speed glue.
4. Table Dimensions
- Check this post for the Official Ping Pong Table Dimensions that is recognized by the ITTF.
The ITTF World Ranking for the Top Table Tennis Players
If you are going to visit the official website of ITTF, they are constantly updating the World rankings of their best and top players on their list. Currently, China had dominated most of the top rankings in both men and women divisions.
For more information about ITTF, you can visit their official website on the link provided below:
http://www.ittf.com/
