SCORING:
The player or doubles team who first
scores 21 points wins the game.
You must win by 2 points.
Rally- to see who serves
first.
THE SERVE:
The ball must be hit as it falls from your
hand.
The ball his your
side first, than hits the opponents side ONE time.
You serve 5 times in a row and either
player can score on the serve.
When the score is 20-20,
you than serve only twice in a row.
Net Serve- Ball hits the net and does not
continue over,
Point for
other team.
Let Serve- ball hits top of net and than
bounces on other side,
Re-serve.
THE RECEIVER:
Must let the ball hit 1
time on their side before hitting it over.
A RALLY is the only legal hit in ping
pong.
DOUBLES PLAY:
Players must serve diagonally to the
opponent’s side.
After serving 5 times the serving team
switches sides and
The receiver becomes the
server.
Each player must alternate hits. You
cannot hit the ball 2 times in a row.
HITS:
Forehand, backhand, smash, lob, and
drive.
Table Tennis is an Olympic
sport and is enjoyed both recreationally and professionally all over the world.