WO1990015644A1

WO1990015644A1 - Tennis played on a table

Info

Publication number: WO1990015644A1
Application number: PCT/FR1990/000442
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yves Olivier
Original assignee: Yves Olivier
Priority date: 1989-06-21
Filing date: 1990-06-19
Publication date: 1990-12-27
Also published as: FR2648718A1; FR2648718B1

Abstract

Game, of a sportive nature, inspired by tennis and table tennis, intitled ''tennis on a table'' or ''TEN-PING''. The game is played on a table made up of a table top in plywood fibreboard or aluminium, and legs made of wood or steel tubes. The game area is defined on the table top by lines identified as: doubles sidelines (1); singles sidelines (2); centre line (3); service centre line (4); service line (5); baseline (6); service court (7); net (8); table top (9); and band (10). The game, which involves the sending of a ball, using a table tennis racket, from one side or the other over a net which delimits the game area for each participant, rules for the game being also provided, is especially intended for use in sport and leisure activities.

Description

TABLE TENNIS

The present invention is a game of an inspired sports character, Table Tennis and Tennis. Entitled: "TENNIS SUR TABLE", or "TE! T-PING", it can be practiced with two or four players (single or double), using rackets and table tennis balls, on a table specially studied for this purpose, and the characteristics of which follow.

Table made of plywood, chipboard or aluminum sandwich tray, with a thickness varying from 16.18, or 22mm. The base is in wood or steel tubes. The tray has a length of 3,560m, on one (length de) width of I, 8I5m, 1a table a height of 0.934m (FIG.I, FIG.2).

On the board, the playing area is delimited by white lines, 2cm wide, with different names, and defined as follows:

(I) Double side line (Measured by FIG.I).

(2) Single sideline ("" ").

(3) Center line ("" ").

(4) Center line of service ("" ").

(5) Service line ("" "). (6) Bottom line (" "").

(7) Service square (Delimited by (2), (3), (5), (8)) ("" ") (8) Net (Measured by FIGI, FIG.2)

(9) The part of the board located outside the playing area, called "clearance". May be the same color as the playing area or different, without this or these colors being pre-specified ; The white color being reserved for lines.

The net has a length of 1.62m, for a height varying from 22 to 27 cm depending on the desired difficulty (In the center of the field).

THE GAME'S RULES

In competition, it is preferable that the game be di¬

- ruled by one or more referees. The main referee, before the start of the competition, checks the conformity of the constituent elements of the playing area. He must proceed with the drawing of lots. The winning player can choose to be server or raiser at the first game (His opponent will choose, then, the side), or choose his side (his opponent will choose, then, to be server or raiser), or force his opponent to choose (Service or raise or side). Material provisions

The height of the net in the center of the field must be

22 to 27 cm (in competition) in the center of the field.

The stakes, the net supports, are located outside the play area.

The rackets are of identical dimensions to those used in table tennis, as well as the balls which can be white or yellow

Advertising is prohibited on all elements constituting the playing area; on the other hand it is authorized on the pla¬

-cap (Clearance) and on the belt surrounding it, provided for this purpose (10).

The minimum regulatory setbacks, at the bottom and on the sides of the game table are: 5 meters at the bottom, measured from the bottom line (6), and 2 meters on the sides from the side line of double (I).

Advertising is permitted on all clothing and ac¬

-cessories.

The part

It breaks down into "game" and "set".

A game breaks down into points; the first winning ball gives 15 points, the second 30 points, the third 40 points. The next winning ball gives the game. In the event of a tie of 40 everywhere the game continues with the next winning ball which will give advantage then new equality if the opponent scores.

After advantage, a new winning ball will give the game.

The set is broken down into games; he won in 6 games

- winners with a gap of 2 games: e.g. 6/4, or 7/5 - In case of a tie

6/6, it is necessary to have recourse to the decisive game which decomposes in points. It is won in points (each winning ball giving I point) and in 6 winning points with 2 points apart:

Ex. 6,7 / 5,8 / 6, 9/7

Each player must change sides each time an odd number of games is played: e.g. 1st game, 3rd game, 5th game ... With a rest time of I minute.

The competition is played in 3 winning sets for men, and in 2 winning sets for women. The service

The server, when starting the game, must stand entirely behind the axis marked by the end line (6), and to the left of the service center line (4), in order to send the ball directly and without touch the net, in the opposite service square to the right (7) For this, he has the right to two attempts. When the point is played, the server moves to the right of the service center line and sends the ball, in the same way, in the opposite service square to the left, and so on, until the end of the game. For the next game, the receiver, become server, proceeds in the same way.

If the two attempts by the server are negative, the points go to the receiver.

The ball is in play, as soon as it is hit by the server's racket

If the server misses the ball when he hits it, there is a lack of service and the points go to the catcher.

If after throwing the ball, the server decides not to play it and takes it back in his hand or with his racket, there is no fault; He can try again, but if it happens more than three times, there is a foul and the points go to the receiver.

At the time of the service, there must be no stop between the two services; There must be continuity of the game

If, before the ball is hit, an element of the server's body, including the racket, exceeds the axis formed by the bottom line (6), there is a lack of service. Ditto if the service is performed beyond the center line of service (4).

If at the time of service, and on condition that it is valid, the ball will strike the receiver, his clothes or his racket, the points go to the server.

If the waiter is obviously bothered by a spectator and misses the point, this is to be replayed. As if the catcher is not ready, within 15 seconds, after the referee has given the signal to play. When at the time of the service, the ball touches the net and falls inside the opposite service square, it is announced "LET" and the two services are replayed for the first attempt, and a service when this happens on the second attempt.

A "LET" can also be announced for the following reasons: -If a player unintentionally interferes with his opponent.

-If a player is embarrassed by the appearance, during trading, of a disturbing element not dependent on his will.

-If during the exchange the ball is out of use.

In all cases, the ball must be replayed.

The net

It must have a height varying from 22 cm to 27 cm, at the center of the field, depending on the difficulty desired or the category of players: Ex. 22 cm for minims and cadets; and 27 cm for juniors and seniors. The height of the net. at the level of the support stakes, must not be more than 2 cm higher than that measured in the center of the field.

A player must not hit the ball beyond the net, in the half of the court reserved for his opponent.

In no case should a player touch the net, neither with his body, nor with his racket.

The decisive part

The player who raised in the previous game performs the first serve to the left of the service median (4).

The first server only serves I point (on the left) then, the players serve 2 points each (on the right, then on the left).

The players change sides every 6 points, without a rest period; This was only granted at the end of the deci¬

-sive

It is played in 7 winning points, with 2 points of difference:

Ex. 7/0 7/5,8 / 6,9 / 7, I0 / 8

For the next set, the server is the one who served first during the deciding game. Interruption of the game

If a player is the victim of an accidental injury during the game, he is entitled to an interruption of I min, possibly cumulative with the time granted during the change of side; Beyond this, he must notify the referee his intention to continue or abandon the game.

If the game is interrupted for climatic or other reasons, the score remains acquired and the game resumes later on the basis of this score.

Only the Umpire can decide to stop a party.

Change of decision

The arbitrator is the judge, as a last resort, of the materiality of the facts, and has the right to modify the decision of a line judge.

Double

All these rules are valid for the double, each player serving and receiving in turn, and alternately.

Code of conduct

Any misconduct that could alter the course of the game will result in sanctions left to the discretion of the referee. They may be of a different nature:

-Jet of ball, racket or any other object. -Contesting the decisions of the arbitrator.

-Taking inappropriate words.

-Movements moved.

-Shows of rackets on the net, the table.

- Unsportsmanlike attitude consisting in deliberately obstructing the opponent.

-Not voluntary respect for the continuity of the game, between two points, or at the change of side.

- Leaving the court without the authorization of the referee. The normal procedure is as follows:

1st offense, warning.

2nd "", a penalty point

3rd "", three penalty points, with carryover possible on the next game.

4th offense, disqualification.

Accelerated warning procedure, then disqualification. Particular dispositions

IT IS FORMALLY FORBIDDEN TO Lean or sit on the gaming table.

The device of this game is particularly intended for the field of sports and leisure.

Point

The part, consisting in passing the ball on one side or the other of a net (8) delimiting the playing area belonging to each of the participants, without this going beyond the lines materializing the area of game ((I); (6), for the double, and (2); (6) for the single); the player who sends the ball out of bounds or into the net, loses the point in favor of his opponent. Note that the lines are part of the playing area.

Claims

I) Game of a sporting nature, inspired by Table Tennis as to its presentation, and Tennis as regards the rules of the game. It can be practiced with two or four players, using rackets and tennis balls table, on a table characterized by the following elements: Tray can be made of plywood, chipboard or aluminum sandwich, with a thickness varying from I0, I8 or 20 mm. The base is in wood or tube steel or aluminum. The table has a length of 3,560 meters, a width of 1,815 meters, the table has a height of 0.934 meters.

2) A playing device according to claim I, characterized in that on the board, the playing area is delimited by white lines, 2 cm wide, with different names and defined as follows: (I) Double side line, (2; Single side line, (3) Center line, (4) Service center line, (5) Service line, (6) Bottom line, (7) Square of service delimited by (2), (3), (5), (8); (8) Net: of a length of I, 620 Meter, for a height of 22 to 27 cm in the center of the area of (9) The part of the board located outside the playing area, called "Clearance", may be the same color as the playing area or different, without this color being defined; white color being reserved for lines.