PING PONG (Table Tennis) History – Ping pong is of English origin. It was first played on dining room tables. It can be played with 2 or 4 players. Equipment Ping pong table and net Paddles Ping pong ball

PING PONG (Table Tennis) Scoring A game consists of 11 points and you must win by (2) points. Rally Scoring- a point is awarded to the team or person who wins the rally each time the ball is put in play. Played in Matches best 2 out of 3, 3 out of 5 Deuce- Score tied 10-10 (serve changes every point)

Serving Singles: Serve 2 points at a time Score tied at 10-10(deuce) serve changes every point. May serve anywhere on the table Ball must be visible by other team in Palm of hand - Must be hit from hand and bounce on server side first Doubles: -Serve 2 points -Must serve from Right side diagonally/ cross court. After 2 serves receiver serves to server

Points Awarded When… Failing to make a good serve except in the case of a let serve. Let serve- hits the net and goes over, not point given it is a re-serve Moving the playing surface Touching the table with the free hand Volleying the ball before it touches the table Hitting the ball off the playing surface In Doubles playing the ball out of turn: you must alternate hits with your partner in doubles play.