table tennis glossary
What is a Doubles rotation in Table Tennis?
In doubles table tennis, players must alternate hitting the ball — partners can't hit two shots in a row. The serving order also rotates strictly.
Example in a match
You hit the serve. Your partner hits the next ball. Your opponent hits next. Their partner hits next. Strict rotation.
Table Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores table tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Doubles rotation".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a doubles rotation in table tennis?
In doubles table tennis, players must alternate hitting the ball — partners can't hit two shots in a row. The serving order also rotates strictly.
Does Volley handle doubles rotation automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including doubles rotation. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more table tennis terms?
The full Table Tennis glossary is at /table-tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.