Welcome to Ping Pong Stuff!

Whether you've just picked up a bat for the first time or you've been playing in the basement for years, you're in the right place. Ping pong, also called table tennis, started as an after-dinner parlor game in Victorian England and became an Olympic sport played by millions around the world. Here we explain it all in plain English: how to hold the bat, serve and score, the strokes that win points, the gear you need, and the fascinating history behind the game. Scroll down for our latest articles.