Ping pong is a game that has a very low initial learning curve and requires little equipment, but over time it can become quite competitive. You can play with friends or join a club, but be sure to practice consistently. Also, get plenty of sleep and eat well — you will perform best when your senses are sharp.
The table tennis (ping qiu, Zhuo chiou, taggu) sport is one of the world’s most popular sports in terms of player numbers and it is one of the newest major sports. It is also known as table tennis or ping-pong, although ping-pong is the most commonly used name in English.
To play ping pong, you need a ping-pong table, ping-pong balls and a partner. In a singles match, each player earns a point for every ball that lands on his or her side of the net after it bounces. The game is played until one player wins 11 points.
There are several different ways to hold a ping-pong paddle, but the most common is a penhold grip. This grip consists of placing your thumb and forefinger around the paddle handle with the other three fingers on the back of the blade, similar to holding a pen.
It is important to watch the ball closely when playing ping pong, and to make sure that you hit it with the correct timing. You also need to learn how to block and chop defensively, and drive offensively.