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How to play Table Tennis
Make Table Tennis your next activity in the game library. Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Step by step
- Serve.
- Move the lower paddle under the ball.
- Hit after the bounce near your baseline.
- A missed return gives a point.
Controls
Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Table Tennis?
Reach eleven points with a two-point lead.
For this browser game, how do I control Table Tennis?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits.
As a new player, what example helps explain Table Tennis?
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Table Tennis?
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics.
For a quick reminder, what format does Table Tennis offer?
Keep this in mind: rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Before I begin, which play mode does Table Tennis use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
