As a simulation center specialist at the Charles Drew University Clinical Skills and Simulation Center (CDUCSSC), Nady Rizkallah is responsible for all equipment and technical aspects of CDUCSSC programming and operations. Away from work, Nady Rizkallah enjoys staying active by playing table tennis.
There are several aspects of table tennis etiquette that players are encouraged to adhere to during a match. One approach is prioritizing fair play before involving the umpire. This encourages sportsmanship and open communication while preparing players for effective dispute resolution for future recreational and other unofficiated matches.
Another rule of etiquette involves servers announcing the score before every point. More than just etiquette, this allows players to quickly correct any perceived issues with the match score. Furthermore, players should call a let and stop play immediately after a net ball or a loose ball rolls into the court. Players cannot play out the point and then call a let afterward.
Finally, players are advised to refrain from celebrating a point that results from an opponent’s error or a ball that catches the edge of the table. Both points are considered lucky rather than skill-based, and therefore it is considered poor sportsmanship to celebrate. Instead, the player who won the point should lift their index finger in apology. Similarly, while the sport of table tennis allows for player celebrations, individuals should avoid excessive and repeated cheering after points.
