| Not sure how to play ping pong? No problem. The | | | | · The ball can not bounce more than once on the |
| following information will provide you with all of the | | | | receiver's side |
| basic instructions you need in order to learn how to | | | | · On a return the ball can only be hit once |
| play ping pong and enjoy a good game of table tennis. | | | | · If the ball touches the net on the return but goes |
| The object of the game: | | | | over to the other player's side and touches the table, |
| Before you learn how to play ping pong you should | | | | the rally continues |
| first know the object of the game. A player (or | | | | · A ball can be hit around the side of the net and |
| players in double team table tennis) tries to be the first | | | | still count |
| to accumulate a score of 11 or 21 points depending on | | | | Scoring: |
| the length of game you want to play. Players who | | | | Understanding how to play ping pong is knowing that |
| know how to play ping pong know that points are won | | | | the outcome of the ball is what determines whether or |
| or lost based on the scoring rules of the game. | | | | not a player scores a point or loses one. |
| Matches are usually played in a best of 2 out of 3, or | | | | Player scores one point when - |
| 3 of 5. | | | | · Their opponent does not return an in-bound shot. |
| Serving: | | | | In-bound shots are those that land within and touch the |
| After you decide if you will be playing doubles or a | | | | white line. |
| regular two player game, and have decided who will | | | | · They hit the ball off the table and it lands on the |
| begin the game, the next step is for the starting player | | | | opponent's racket before hitting the floor, wall, etc. |
| to serve. The following are a few how to play ping | | | | Player loses one point when - |
| pong tips for you to keep in mind when serving - | | | | · They miss the ball |
| · The server is the player who puts the ball into | | | | · They hit the ball into the net and it lands on their |
| play. | | | | side of the court |
| · How to play ping pong in regards to serving is to | | | | · They hit the net when serving |
| stand at the end of your court and hold the ball in the | | | | · The ball hits the floor or wall before the table |
| palm of your free hand. | | | | · They hit the ball before it bounces first on their |
| · Throw the ball straight into the air and hit it as it | | | | side of the court |
| falls with your paddle so that it bounces once on your | | | | · The ball bounces twice on their side of the court |
| side of the court, clears the net, and bounces on your | | | | before hitting it |
| opponent's side. | | | | · They move the table or touch the net during a |
| · A player remains the server until 5 points are | | | | rally |
| scored (the points of both sides are combined). Then | | | | Once you know how to play ping pong, you'll discover |
| the other player becomes the server. | | | | it is simple to engage in and is a lot of fun. |
| Ball Rules: | | | | |