The aim of Ping Pong (Table Tennis) is to score points by hitting the ball over the net onto the opponent’s side of the table, making it difficult for them to return.

Setup:

1. A standard table tennis table with a net.

2. Each player uses a paddle.

3. A lightweight, hollow ball.

Gameplay:

1. Serve: The game starts with a serve, where the ball must be tossed at least 6 inches and hit so it bounces once on the server’s side and once on the receiver’s side.

2. Rally: Players hit the ball back and forth, aiming to make it land on the opponent’s side.

3. Points: A point is scored if the opponent fails to return the ball, the ball bounces more than once on their side, or they hit the ball out of bounds.

Winning:

The game is typically played to 11 points, and a player must win by at least a 2-point margin. Matches are often best of 5 or best of 7 games.

Fouls:

1. A serve that doesn’t land in the correct areas.

2. Hitting the ball before it bounces on your side.

3. Double hitting the ball.