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How to play Table Tennis
Take a moment with Table Tennis before moving to another game. Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
Step by step
- Serve.
- Move the lower paddle under the ball.
- Hit after the bounce near your baseline.
- A missed return gives a point.
Controls
Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Table Tennis?
For clarity: Reach eleven points with a two-point lead.
While learning, how do I control Table Tennis?
Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Table Tennis?
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle.
What should I watch out for in Table Tennis?
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics.
Before I begin, what format does Table Tennis offer?
Keep this in mind: rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
When I return, which play mode does Table Tennis use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.