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How to play Table Tennis
Choose a round of Table Tennis and settle into its rules. Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo vs computer mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
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. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Table Tennis?
Keep this in mind: Reach eleven points with a two-point lead.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Table Tennis?
For clarity: Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Table Tennis?
For clarity: An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Table Tennis?
For clarity: The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics.
For this browser game, what format does Table Tennis offer?
For clarity: rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
While learning, 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.