Rules of The Game

Ping Pong is played by either 2 or 4 players. You'll need a Ping Pong ball, a Ping Pong table, 2 or 4 Ping Pong bats/rackets/paddles, and a Ping Pong net. Official Ping Pong balls are 40 mm in diameter and range in ranking from 1 star to 5 star. Official Ping Pong tables are 76 cm high, 274 cm long, and 152.5 cm wide. The net should split the table length wise and be approximately 15.25 cm above the table with 15.25 cm overhang. There are a wide array of bats/rackets/paddles that are used. They are pretty identifiable but for a complete list of official size and weight, click here

The game begins when opponent A serves the ball to opponent B. Opponent A must strike the ball with his paddle causing the ball to hit his side of the table first and then traveling over the net to opponent B's side. Opponent B is to then return the ball only after it has touched down on his side of the table. This continues until an opponent is unable to return the ball in which case the other scores a point.

Opponents serve 2 times each and then switch. Players play to 11 points and they must win by 2 points. It's important to keep track of the score as to know who wins and when to start the next game.

The International Table Tennis Federation is the governing body on all things Ping Pong. For their official set of rules, click here

Now you're ready to play! Grab some equipment and some friends and have fun.
See you in the Ping Pong room!