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Article #244: Basic Ping Pong Rules

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The official rules of ping pong, also differential thereafter. At 10 points,
known as table tennis, are quite easy to the two players alternate serving until
learn, and it is a rewarding game for one wins. Several games in a row will
many people. A ping pong table has a make a match, by winning say four out of
short net across the center and white seven games.
markings. The markings are only used when A ball in play in ping pong is called a
playing doubles ping pong, and can be volley. The ball may be volleyed back and
disregarded for singles games. In a forth many times without a point being
singles game, you may serve from anywhere lost or scored. If the server hits the
on the table to anywhere on the table. In ball twice in a row, misses the ball or
a doubles game, you must serve from your hits it off the table, they will lose
right to the opponent's right side. The their point. If the player opposing
table must have an even surface, and the misses the ball, the server gets the
ping pong paddles should have a rubber point. Points are accumulated as the
surface. While sandpaper surfaced paddles players take turns serving the ball.
are seen occasionally, these are You may hit the ball with the paddle
prohibited by ping pong rules. using either a forehand or backhand
The game begins with the flip of a coin stroke. Players can use either hand to
to determine which player serves first. play or both hands at once. You may not
The serve consists of tossing the ball bump or touch the table. If the ball hits
into the air and hitting it onto the a wall, the floor or ceiling, it is out
other side of the ping pong table with of play and a point will be lost.
your paddle. It may hit the net, as long The rules of ping pong are easy to learn,
as it bounces onto the table; however, and this fun game is a great activity to
this is called a let serve and is do with friends or family. It does not
reserved. If the ball leaves the table, take a lot of space, can be done year
the server will lose his or her point. round, and perhaps a ping pong table
The first player serves two points, and would be a good addition to your rec room
then it is traded off. The game is won or family spaces.
with eleven points or by a two point






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