Ping pong is an indoor sport that uses rackets to propel a ball back and forth across a table. It’s a great way to stay active and have fun with friends.
Rules:
The player who hits the ball first wins the point, provided the opponent fails to return it. A player may lose a point by hitting the ball too far or not striking it accurately.
Game:
A ping pong match is usually played to 21 points, with each side serving two points at a time. If a tie of 10-10 occurs, each side serves two more points until one team is ahead.
Paddle:
There is a standard paddle used in ping pong, which is made of sandpaper. They last much longer than other paddles, and require very little maintenance.
Ball:
The official ping pong ball is a polymer, spherical object with a diameter of 1.57″ (40 mm) and a circumference of 4.94″ (125.6 mm). They come in white for tournament play and orange for casual games.
How to play:
The best way to learn ping pong is to find a friend who wants to play. You can practice with a single-player or doubles team, depending on your skill level. You can even join a club or league to meet new people who are interested in ping pong. If you’re serious about playing, it will take hours of practice to get good at it.