Table Tennis Practice Rules:

1 Players are entitled to practice on the match ping pong table for up to 2 minutes immediately before the start of a match but not during normal intervals. The specified practice period may be extended only with the permission of the referee. During an emergency suspension of play, the referee may allow players to practice on any table, including the match table. Players shall be given reasonable opportunity to check and familiarize themselves with any equipment, which they are to use. However, this shall not automatically entitle them to more than a few practice rallies before resuming play after the replacement of a damaged ball or racquet.