How To Play
Table tennis, also known as ping pong,
is a sport where two or four players hit a ball that is lightweight and hollow
back and forth with rackets or
paddles.
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The game is called Table Tennis for
a reason, it takes place on a hard table that is divided in the middle
by a net.
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Players hit the ball, allowing none
or one bounce on their side of the
table, returning it so that it bounces on the opposite side to the
opposing player.
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Points are scored if and when a
player fails to return the ball to the
opposing team within the rules.
The rate of play is
fast and requires one to have
quick reactions.
When a player develops
the necessary skills, they
can impart several varieties of spin to the ball. This includes
altering its trajectory and preventing an opponent's options.